Fresh
A spirited crowd-pleaser.
J. R. Jones, Chicago Reader
Shaolin Soccer
Get ready to kick some grass!
2001 · 1h 53m · PG
Action, Comedy
Directed by
Stephen Chow
Overview
A young Shaolin follower reunites with his discouraged brothers to form a soccer team using their martial art skills to their advantage.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
90%
Tomatometer
Fresh
May be the funniest out-and-out comedy of the summer.
Jay Boyar, Orlando Sentinel
Fresh
As goofy action comedies go, Shaolin Soccer is one of the best.
Janice Page, Boston Globe
Fresh
Shaolin Soccer is one of those unlikely combinations, like Vanilla Coke or Christian rock, that fits so well, you're left wondering why no one thought of it before.
Peter Debruge, Miami Herald
Fresh
Catnip to those familiar with the conventions of Hong Kong martial arts movies.
Geoff Pevere, Toronto Star
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