Rating: PG13
Genre:
Comedy
Theatrical Release: 08/zz/2001(Hong
Release Date: 08/16/2005
Run Time: 89 Minutes
Flags: Mild Violence, Adult Humor
Distributor/Studio: Miramax
One of Hong Kong's top screen comics,
Stephen Chow, co-wrote, co-directed, and headlines this three-way blend of sports,
action, and humor.
Sing (
Stephen Chow) is a modern-day Shaolin monk who has become a master of traditional fighting skills, and is renowned for his "leg of steel." However, these days there isn't much call for a Shaolin warrior, and
Sing and his fellow monks earn their keep working menial jobs until a soccer coach gets the bright idea of translating
Sing's talent for kicking to the soccer field.
Sing becomes the lynchpin of a team playing in a tournament that could net them a $1 million purse, but even with
Sing's footwork, beating the steroid-fueled champions will be no easy task.
Shaolin Soccer also features
Man Tat Ng and
Vicki Zhao.
~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
;)
