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      Shaolin

      R Released Sep 9, 2011 2 hr. 11 min. Action History Drama List
      74% 27 Reviews Tomatometer 71% 5,000+ Ratings Audience Score After a shocking betrayal by his sworn brother, a general (Andy Lau) takes refuge at a Shaolin temple and learns martial arts from a crazy cook (Jackie Chan). Read More Read Less Watch on Peacock Stream Now

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      Logan D After his failure to oust another warlord, General Hou Jie joins the Shaolin temple and learns humility. An epic drama that features far more character development than fights but the few it has are excellent displays of choreography. Chan is basically Chan in this film but who cares? Somber and comedic fuse as well as Yin and Yang. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/07/24 Full Review Marvin T This is one of my favorite Kung Fu movies! It truly shows the spirit of the Shaolin temple, and it portrays concepts of Buddhism really well, and of course the Kung Fu is great. The plot is wonderful too. Love it! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Liam D A much more serious martial arts drama with great action sequences and amazing performances Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/08/22 Full Review Suzzette S Has everything I love in a movie. It makes me think and I watch it again and again Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/19/22 Full Review tata a a touching story about human and greed, enjoyable with good action but also sweet moments Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member A must watch movie in a life. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/03/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Nicholas Tse as Cao Man in "Shaolin." Andy Lau as General Hou Jie in "Shaolin." Jackie Chan as Cook in "Shaolin." Andy Lau as General Hou Jie in "Shaolin." (L-R) Jackie Chan as Cook and Andy Lau as General Hou Jie in "Shaolin." Jackie Chan (right) as Cook in "Shaolin." Bingbing Fan in "Shaolin." Nicholas Tse as Cao Man in "Shaolin." A scene from "Shaolin." A scene from "Shaolin." View more photos

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      Nick Schager Boxoffice Magazine Frequently gripping and featuring a surprisingly spry supporting turn by Jackie Chan, it's a sturdy if unremarkable effort. Rated: 3/5 Sep 9, 2011 Full Review Gary Dowell Dallas Morning News An ambitious, almost epic drama that devotes as much time to introspection as it does to combat. Rated: B Sep 9, 2011 Full Review Marc Savlov Austin Chronicle This rousing Shaolin is notable for the compassionate Buddhist philosophy that underpins what otherwise might have been just another Hong Kong period piece. Rated: 3/5 Sep 9, 2011 Full Review James Plath Movie Metropolis One of those films that impresses you, even though it fails to set itself apart from other films in the genre. Rated: 7/10 Dec 29, 2011 Full Review Brent Simon Shockya.com Ambitiously staged set pieces fall victim to portentous technique, creating an ultimately irreconcilable chasm between how much one wants to like this movie and how much they actually do. Rated: C Oct 2, 2011 Full Review Jeffrey M. Anderson Common Sense Media Jackie Chan brings some warm energy to his supporting role -- a rarity for this big star -- and turns in a delightfully self-effacing performance. Rated: 3/5 Sep 16, 2011 Full Review Read all reviews

      Movie Info

      Synopsis After a shocking betrayal by his sworn brother, a general (Andy Lau) takes refuge at a Shaolin temple and learns martial arts from a crazy cook (Jackie Chan).
      Director
      Benny Chan Chi-Shun
      Executive Producer
      Sanping Han, Albert Yeung
      Screenwriter
      Cheung Tan, Alan Yuen, Chi Kwong Cheung
      Distributor
      Well Go USA, Variance Films
      Production Co
      Beijing Silver Moon Productions, China Film Group Corp., Emperor Classic Films, Huayi Brothers Media Group, Shaolin Temple Culture Communication
      Rating
      R (Violence)
      Genre
      Action, History, Drama
      Original Language
      Chinese
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Sep 9, 2011, Limited
      Release Date (Streaming)
      May 6, 2015
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $64.3K
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