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Shaolin (film)

3 Ratings: 3.7

A 2011 Hongkong-Chinese action movie starring Jackie Chan, Andy Lau & Nicholas Tse

Shaolin, also known as The New Shaolin Temple, is a 2011 Hong Kong-Chinese action film directed byBenny Chan, starring Andy Lau, Nicholas Tse, Fan Bingbing and Wu Jing, with a special appearance by Jackie … see full wiki

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review by woopak_the_thrill. June 21, 2011

posted in ASIANatomy

Plenty of Martial Arts Action Makes "Shaolin" An Effective Genre Film!

Most folks are familiar with the real-story about the destruction of Shaolin Temple and many movies such as the 1976 classic by Chang Cheh and the same titled Jet Li 1982 film have used fiction to portray its story. I mean, I am pretty sure that a real accurate depiction of its destruction would be epic but there lies the problem of losing a lot of action entertainment values if one made such a film. Until then, director Benny Chan (Invisible Target) tries his hand in doing a film about its destruction … more

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review by FM_ALEX. December 13, 2012

posted in ASIANatomy

TAKE A LITTLE TRIP TO SHAOLIN

SHAOLIN It is no secret that I am a huge Martial arts fan, from being an actual practitioner all the way to movies and such. Now any martial arts fan out there knows of Shaolin I am sure, from the actual history to the films in which this place and its people are portrayed. This is another in a list of films dedicated to the destruction of one of the temples. There have been many before this and I am sure there are more to come. Most people know … more

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Quick Tip by FM_ALEX. December 13, 2012

posted in ASIANatomy

A Quick Tip by FM_ALEX

In the end I would say that this film is an epic but falls just a little short of classic status in my opinion. But who knows time may be a good thing for this film as it is already good. I may change my mind years from now and in fact you may disagree and label it classic now. It all depends on the person I guess. What I will say now is I really do like this film and think it is very good, and may be Benny Chan's best.

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Quick Tip by Sharrie. February 15, 2011

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A Quick Tip by Sharrie

Big names, good performances but predictable plot. It's worth the time if you're watching it on dvd. Otherwise, depending on how much you're a fan of Jackie Chan, Andy Lau, Nicholas Tse &/or Fan Bingbing. Personally, I hardly pay to go to the theater anymore as far as Chinese movies are concerned! P.S. I've been to the real Shaolin temple. The one in the movie is nothing like it at all!

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