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This movie is ridiculously funny
Stephen Chow did an amazing job of creating a story involving real characters in not so real, but agreeable situations. He has given each character a personality of its own; just to create comedy, with a humor that is sometimes honest and others rough. It has some great comedy moments although, coming from the characters, very peculiar ones.
It basically all comes from the characters. You have different persons, united by one thing: Shaolin Kung-Fu. And then you have one man, with one passion: Soccer. This premise helps to create human emotions in the characters. They all have a past that, for some reason, want to forget. Except one of them, who could be living in the past, and still thinks in the goodness of Shaolin Kung-Fu. He believes in it so much, that he gives speeches to people about the qualities of his culture, and the improvement it could do in society. He is right, and sooner or later, she will remind these things to some people, and they will all remember. They will all be prepared to get together again.
What a good-hearted film this is, and how it is filmed, it's beyond imagination. You will find special effects from other world. In occasions, these will seem slow for you, and you will think they are not well managed or handled; but then you will watch. Watching will make you connect all the elements of the story, to make it one. In elements I include special effects, and say again: they couldn't be done better, especially in a movie like this one.
The entire cast did a wonderful job in their roles by giving their characters the personal development they need. They are not playing the most complex people in the world, but they still know what characters they're playing. Some of the scenes, such as the first time we see Mui making bread, are absolute genius; so funny that you can't help but to laugh. I felt Mui seemed like she should have been in more of the film, and I've read that a lot of her part got cut out of the American release, which is a shame. A number of people are saying the original is vastly superior to the edited U.S. version, but this version is so great that I would be mightily impressed if that were true.
The idea of this movie is ingenious, using the style of extravagant martial arts films in a soccer movie, and is done beautifully. You will probably find something you've seen before, I can't deny that. You will find the ending you expect, the situations you imagine, the resolutions you anticipate, or not. You'll have the old coach, the person with the dreams and the heart, the girl; it's just that you'll have them differently (you'll realize what I mean). This is another type of cliché, a very different one, so different that I would say it is not a cliché at all.Lire l'avis complet...
Fun movie even if you can't understand it
Although we first caught the last half of "Shaolin Soccer" on TV, dubbed in Spanish (no hablamos), it was obvious that this video belonged in our meager collection. We were not disappointed.
It is a deep insightful treatment of the universalities of the human condition. The presentation of the struggles of the lead characters to overcome physical limitations and class and gender discrimination shines out like a shaft of gold when all around is darkness. This video speaks to the collective sympathy, tenderness and courage to which we all aspire.
The one miscalculation on the director's part (which prevented an "Excellent" rating) was the thin characterizations of the obligatory adversarial "bad guys". Real bad guys have feelings and passions, too. The "good guys" played nuanced, multi-faceted roles as befits their complicated life histories; the bad guys just glared menacingly or laughed maniacally.
Also a laff riot with good F/X.Lire l'avis complet...
Shaolin Soccer Review
Shaolin Soccer is the movie that got Stephen Chow's name recognized in the U.S. Shaolin Soccer has a good storyline, and at times can seem like many other comedy sports movies (Bad News Bears, Kicking and Screaming). However, it's combination of special effects and soccer makes this a truly unique movie. It has parts where the soccer teams are doing Matrix-esque moves on the field, and it also has a strange sense of humor (and I do mean strange). If you liked Kung Fu Hustle, you will probably like Shaolin Soccer.Lire l'avis complet...
Pure Genius
There is no one like Stephen Chow. We love his brilliant work! Hilarious and great fun for the family. It is a rare quality when people can laugh at themselves and not take their interests and occupations so seriously. Not everyone has a sense of humor, however, most people think they do. Kids will usually follow the lead of the parents. If the parents or adults put a movie down they will follow suit, especially if they love and respect the adult. I hope the adults let the kids make up their own minds about this movie and let them enjoy it. It is, after all, just a movie. . . but a one of great fun for the carefree!Lire l'avis complet...
A campy Asian flick -- I kinda liked it
I enjoyed this movie for the sheer campiness and comedic kung-fu. It's an interesting film style that borders on its own genre. This film is created by the same team that brings us Kung-Fu Hustle.
The story follows a group of men who practice a special form of kung-fu. They come together and apply their skills to the game of soccer. The soccer form borders on a superhero/video game style that is powerful and sci-fi. Kicking a ball can peel back the ground and generate bolts of fire. Fun to watch, but not realistic.
Like I said, it's fun and interesting if you like campy films. If you want something realstic, this isn't for you.Lire l'avis complet...
Shaolin Soccer
This semi-bizarre, absurd comedy is about Shaolin kung-fu and how it is incorporated into soccer. None of the players use kung-fu against their opponents, but instead used it in how they played the each game: this is the 'bizarre' factor. The soccer ball is kicked so hard, it turns into a ball of fire: this is one example of what I mean by 'absurd.
This DVD comes in two complete versions: English-dubbed and Chinese. And has the basic theme -- good vs. evil [one opponent is called 'Team Evil'.]
I found this movie funny, with good special effects. But the movie script is average: so my overall rating is slightly Above average.
[Sorry Ceclia Cheung fans. but she has a few seconds, cameo roll...complete with a moustache!]Lire l'avis complet...
shaolin soccer 2004 dvd
funniest family movie i have ever seen - my famly went wild -we laugh everytime we see it ...great for little boys /soccer fans and kung fu -movie enthusiasts -upbeat -hip and chineese slap stick like you ahve never seen it before ....
you got to own this .....a must see for every family .
i would see more movies made this guy -
i think shaolin family soccer may be the 2nd film put out by this company . easy set up on disc menu lets you view in subtitles or english dubbed .
the english dubbing is above standard and is actually very good -they hired the right actors to do the dubbing and it made the film .
or americans at least .
very funny .
julie healy and familyLire l'avis complet...
Shoaline Soccer
Bottom line: this movie is entertaining! It combines soccer, martial arts, and a bunch of wacky comedy into one film. What's not to like. Sure, you may have to deal with the bad dubbing, but it's really worth it. The only problem I have with the film is that there are some scenes when they do a bit too much to try and get a laugh out of the audience. Like they're trying to hard. But the movie in general really is hilarious. You'll be laughing as you look at made up martial art moves no one has ever seen before. Oh, and they play soccer, too.Lire l'avis complet...
This Movie Sucks
It was completely stupid, I think it's wrong to mix a musical with a soccer movie. The whole movie was retarded, I love soccer movies, but this one is the worst that I've ever seen. In my opinion if you like this dumb movie then you really need to watch a movie like "The Miracle Match" or "Goal! The Dream Begins". Those are really good soccer movies that actually have a moral to them. Shaolin Soccer has no morale to it, it's just a stupid attempt to mix kung-fu with soccer which is wrong and should not be tired. I've been coaching soccer for 4 and a half years and when I rented the movie after reading and hearing so much good things about it the girls on the team couldn't stand it and neither could the parents and they were 8 and 9 year olds. So, overall this movie is horrible and how so many people like it I have no idea.Lire l'avis complet...
Very over the TOP
I think if your going to make a martial arts fighting film this is the way to do it. As we have magik in the USA I thing Kung Fu is magic and should be displayed this way. This film is a total excape from the bordum of reality.
And shows the possiblility of the mind and soul. It has great action and incredible stunts. There is also a sence of the good and bad and winning.
All ages can watch this film as there is nothing to offend the young or old, just plain fast action fun.Lire l'avis complet...