Title: Shaolin Soccer

Year Released/Rating: 2001 PG-13

Starring: Stephen Chow, Wei Zhao, Yat-fei Wong

Directed By: Stephen Chow

Written By: Stephen Chow, Kan-Cheung Tsang, Min Hun Fung, Chi Keung Fung, Wei Lu

Where I Got It: Netflix

Genre: Action, Comedy

Star Rating: 3/5 stars

Trivia:

This was the most successful Hong Kong-made movie ever in Hong Kong, making HK$60 million (about US$4.7 million) at the local box office.
Banned in mainland China because it did not await certification before being released in Hong Kong.
Stephen Chow dubs his own voice for the American release.
Mui is the only character who can speak Mandarin.

Summary: A young Shaolin follower reunites with his discouraged brothers to form a soccer team using their martial art skills to their advantage.

Review:

J had been harping on me to to watch this one for awhile now. It was ridiculously silly in parts. I can't believe that I actually watched it. Pretty silly... But there were a few actions scenes that were good. I'll give it that.

Best Bits:

Sing: What are you going you look like ET? Mui: Trust me, I can do it.
Sing: I'm not here to fight, I'm here to play soccer!
[talking to a TV camera] Sing: I want to say hello to my parents and my Kung Fu master, but they're all dead.