Shaolin Soccer
A young Shaolin follower reunites with his discouraged brothers to form a soccer team using their martial art skills to their advantage.
Critics Sentiment
Transformed Mui appears as goalkeeper and stops flaming ball
Team Evil injures goalkeepers and powerless members flee
The film surges from its lowest point when Team Shaolin seems defeated to its peak moment when Mui dramatically saves the day with tai chi.
Shaolin Soccer builds steadily from a conventional sports setup into increasingly absurd and delightful territory, with reviewers consistently praising its unique blend of martial arts and soccer. The film peaks during its spectacular climactic sequence where visual effects, comedy, and character payoffs converge. While some found the romantic subplot predictable and certain sections slow, the overall reception celebrates Stephen Chow's singular comedic vision and the film's feel-good energy.
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Stephen Chow
Mighty Steel Leg / Sing
Richard Ng Man-Tat
Fung
Vicky Zhao
Mui
Patrick Tse Yin
Hung
Karen Mok Man-Wai
Team Moustache Player #2
Wong Yat-Fei
Iron Head
Mo Meilin
Hooking Leg
Tenky Tin Kai-Man
Iron Shirt
Danny Chan Kwok-Kwan
Empty Hands
Lam Tze-Chung
Weight Vest
Vincent Kok Tak-Chiu
Team Puma Leader
Steven Fung Min-Hang
Team Gangster Leader
Jazz Lam Tsz-Sin
Team Gangster Player #1
Yuen Siu-Lung
Team Gangster Player #2
Wong Ming-Kin
Team Gangster Player #3
Leo Lo Hoi-Ying
Team Gangster Player #4
Sin Kin-Wing
Team Gangster Player #5
Ma Junlong
Team Gangster Player #6
Yiu Yuk
Team Gangster Player #7
Sik Chi-Wan
Team Evil Center
Crew
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