Review : ‘Shang Chi and the Ten Rings’ entertains with gorgeously choreographed action!
#Marvel’s world consisting of superheroes movies have been audiences’ favourites. The production house this time looks eastwards for their new superhero. Marvel’s new offering ‘#ShangChiAndTheTenRings’ projects a superhero Shang Chi and the film is largely based on eastern philosophy. It’s a fabulous amalgamation of fantasy and reality which has wholesome entertainment, especially for children and a child in adults. The extravaganza is a must watch on the big screen which offers spectacular entertainment with gorgeously choreographed action.
Sean (Simu Liu) and his best friend Katy (Awkwafina) are happy with valet parking jobs in San Francisco as they enjoy ‘fast and furious’ driving. Their listless life goes own till Sean’s life takes an unexpected turn which reveals his real identity. It happens after a beautifully choreographed thrilling action scene in the bus. Sean actually is Shang Chi, the ultimate warrior. Shang had run away, in his teens, from his ruthless father and was living a sedentary life in USA. His father Xu Wenwu (Tony Leung) ultimately finds him after a decade and a threat to his sister Xu Xialing (Meng’er Zhang) Shang flies down to China, with Katy, of course. His father wants to bring home his wife Jiang Li (Fala Chen) from Ta Lo. His father happens to be a centuries old Chinese warlord and bearer of the powerful ten rings which makes him unbeatable. Though the father follows the path immoral ways to attain immortality, the son’s righteous ways are a hurdle in it. What even happens next is exotically portrayed on big screen wit the help of super CG work. With stunning visuals and fantastic action, Marvel Studio’s ‘Shang Chi and the Ten Rings’ makes an edge of a seat watch.
Director Destin Daniel has handled the movie with great expertise and almost all the action scenes are a treat to the eyes. The screenplay takes viewers on a tour of mystical land many fantasy animals are a treat to watch. The magical village is treat to watch and the action scenes taking place there are outlandishly captivating. The director infuses emotions too in some scenes which make thing relatable and a subtle humour too is nice. (Shang Chi being asked, ‘Did America make you soft?’). The action scenes are hugely complimented by the background score which adds to the visibility of the scenes. Shang Chi is Marvel’s first eastern superhero, the director pays resounding homage to to the eastern culture, mythology and martial arts. There is a fabulous display of Martial Arts is almost all the fight sequences which are easy on eyes. Another beautiful facet of the film is that it celebrates friendship.
Simu Liu justifies his selection to play a superhero and his expertise in Martial Arts is beautifully utilised. He scores in different shades of the character too. Awkwafina regales with her comic timings and Fala Chen looks exotic even while performing martial arts. Tony Leung is superbly impressive and portrays the character with conviction. Michelle Yeoh, who plays Shang Chi’s aunt, impresses in her limited screen time. All others too offer captivating performances to make the film more authentic.
Shang Chi and the Ten Rings’ entertains with gorgeously choreographed action and is a must watch that too on a big screen, especially IMAX.
Rating: ****