Movie Reviews: The Shaolin Boy

1 Hrs 15 Mins

Rating

★★★★

Duration

1 Hrs 15 Mins

Movie Digest

Shi Xiaoyu’s life changes when he moves to the city as a Shaolin exchange student and lives with Dr Zhang Xiang, who is kidnapped by criminals. To liberate Dr Zhang, Shi teams up with his other friends to fight the criminals and rescue Dr Zhang.

The Feel-Good Part

The action moments and humour throughout the movie are what make it feel fantastic. The film is enjoyable.

The Disappointing Factor

The movie’s disappointing aspect is its simplistic plot, and several moments contain unneeded comedy, making it wince at points.

In-Depth Analysis

The movie is about friendship and a relationship between a teacher and his apprentice, and it contains no surprises. It feels like any other kung fu movie, with plenty of combat scenes and some funny elements.

Star Power

Leo LI, the movie’s star power, provided a fantastic performance as a kid actor, and it feels like the actor worked hard for the job, and this actor is an inspiration for youngsters who wish to continue acting.

Overall Opinion

Overall, the movie is enjoyable for a one-time viewing, and if you enjoy Kung Fu films, this movie is for you, with its excellent action sequences and comedic elements.