Irreverent best describes this classic kung fu meets soccer meets the Matrix film, directed by (and starring) Stephen Chow. Shaolin Soccer won a slew of top honours at the Hong Kong Film Awards in 2001, and deservedly so. The story is a way-over-the-top one of silliness involving a young shaolin kung fu student (Chow) looking to spread the kung fu philosophy. When he runs into a former soccer star (and his five buddies), a plot is set to reunite the now retired team and bring it to greatest against "Team Evil" and thus spread shaolin kung fu philosophy to people everywhere. While that sounds ridiculous - and it is - you'll just smile and laugh your way through all 2 hours. It's truly a kick.
My rating 8 out of 10.
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