Shaolin Monk

Starring:Sing Chen
Studio: Tai Seng
Product Type: DVD

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Have an open mind
ONe of the best films out there
Shaolin Soccer...
slightly disappointed
This movie is ridiculously funny!

Shaolin Soccer
Starring: Cecilia Cheung , Lam Tze Chung , Pu Ye Dong , Li Bin Hong , and Cao Hua
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ASIN: B000286RNY
Release Date: 2004-08-24

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Computer generated special effects have seldom been so giddy as in Shaolin Soccer, a gleeful fusion of kung fu and a classic Bad News Bears sports story. A former soccer star--whose "golden leg" was broken by a hired mob--assembles a team of former students of Shaolin martial arts, whose assorted skills (indicated by their nicknames, like Mighty Steel Leg and Iron Head) lend themselves to the swift interplay of the world's most popular game. Along the way, the team's leader (Hong Kong comic superstar Stephen Chow) meets a sticky bun baker (Vicki Zhao) whose kung fu is the equal of any of his teammates. Shaolin Soccer is supremely silly--in the final match, their opponents are called Team Evil--but that's part of the fun. American movies rarely achieve this perfect balance of the absurd and the sincere. A delight. --Bret Fetzer

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With tons of action, eye-popping special effects, and nonstop laughs, here's a hilarious martial arts comedy about a team of misfits who take their best shot at winning a championship! Sing is a skilled Shaolin kung fu devotee whose amazing "leg of steel" catches the eye of a soccer coach! Together they assemble a squad of Sing's former Shaolin brothers inspired by the big-money prize in a national soccer competition! Using an unlikely mix of martial arts and newfound soccer skills, it seems an unbeatable combination ... until they must face the dreaded Team Evil in the ultimate battle for the title!

Customer Reviews:

Have an open mind.......2007-03-25

If you have seen Kung Fu Hustle you'll probably enjoy Shaolin Soccer. It shows a light-hearted approach to spreading the Kung-Fu gospel to different walks of life. Its fun to watch and just enough special effects give it an amusing edge.

ONe of the best films out there.......2007-02-13

If you want a movie that is hilarious, unusual, heartwarming and inspiring all at once, buy this movie. This is a great add to any movie collection. Stephen Chow always manages to entertain us with his amazing imagination, characters and storylines while inspiring people with his uplifting message. WAtch this film.

Shaolin Soccer..........2007-02-04

A fun movie! I actually liked it! The Special Effects were also good! If you can get it cheap, do so and have fun watching it! Three stars!

slightly disappointed.......2007-01-13

i bought this movie after being blown away by the actor/director's masterpiece, Kung Fu Hustle.

while it contains similar humor elements and near-anime-type action, it's really not worth the buy, and you would be better served by purchasing Kung Fu Hustle which is much funnier and overall a better production. i probably watch Kung Fu Hustle once every couple of months, which is no small complement.

This movie is ridiculously funny!.......2006-12-14

Stephen Chow did an amazing job of creating a story involving real characters in not so real, but agreeable situations. He has given each character a personality of its own; just to create comedy, with a humor that is sometimes honest and others rough. It has some great comedy moments although, coming from the characters, very peculiar ones.

It basically all comes from the characters. You have different persons, united by one thing: Shaolin Kung-Fu. And then you have one man, with one passion: Soccer. This premise helps to create human emotions in the characters. They all have a past that, for some reason, want to forget. Except one of them, who could be living in the past, and still thinks in the goodness of Shaolin Kung-Fu. He believes in it so much, that he gives speeches to people about the qualities of his culture, and the improvement it could do in society. He is right, and sooner or later, she will remind these things to some people, and they will all remember. They will all be prepared to get together again.

What a good-hearted film this is, and how it is filmed, it's beyond imagination. You will find special effects from other world. In occasions, these will seem slow for you, and you will think they are not well managed or handled; but then you will watch. Watching will make you connect all the elements of the story, to make it one. In elements I include special effects, and say again: they couldn't be done better, especially in a movie like this one.

The entire cast did a wonderful job in their roles by giving their characters the personal development they need. They are not playing the most complex people in the world, but they still know what characters they're playing. Some of the scenes, such as the first time we see Mui making bread, are absolute genius; so funny that you can't help but to laugh. I felt Mui seemed like she should have been in more of the film, and I've read that a lot of her part got cut out of the American release, which is a shame. A number of people are saying the original is vastly superior to the edited U.S. version, but this version is so great that I would be mightily impressed if that were true.

The idea of this movie is ingenious, using the style of extravagant martial arts films in a soccer movie, and is done beautifully. You will probably find something you've seen before, I can't deny that. You will find the ending you expect, the situations you imagine, the resolutions you anticipate, or not. You'll have the old coach, the person with the dreams and the heart, the girl; it's just that you'll have them differently (you'll realize what I mean). This is another type of cliché, a very different one, so different that I would say it is not a cliché at all.

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Entertaining But Short Also a Bit Propogandish
A Great Look Inside The Shaolin Temple!
Great Documentary on Shaolin

Myths and Logic of Shaolin Kung Fu
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ASIN: B000087F42
Release Date: 2003-02-11

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Entertaining But Short Also a Bit Propogandish.......2005-12-15

There is in no doubt that the martial artist in this DVD are spectacular. The children are incredible and I've never seen such great skill from kids so young. I've been doing shaolin kung fu for about 10 years now and I really enjoyed this. Just to see how people move in kung fu is great. This is wonderful for martial artists or people who are just amazed about how much one can push the human body.

The downside of this DVD is that its short and it doesn't display enough moves or show entire forms. It doesn't go into enough depth as I've seen other documentaries. Its merely 50 minutes. Also there seemed to be some propoganda in this documentary (it was commissioned by the Chinese Government) and for this reason it seemed a bit historically inaccurate. The Shaolin Temple has turned considerably more into a tourist site in the last 30 years when China realized it was an economical gold mine. This DVD seems like an advertisement to go to the Shaolin Temple and see whats all the hype about. Yet it does have many demos in it which I do certainly enjoy.

What is explained are:
-History
-The Life of a Shaolin Monk
-A small break down in the styles of Shaolin (Fighting styles, Animal Styles, Chi Kung, etc)
-Demonstrations

A Great Look Inside The Shaolin Temple!.......2005-10-15

Suitable for viewing by beginners and advanced martial artists alike. The producers definitely got a look inside the temple and the training that goes on there -- a look that is rarely given to outsiders. While this well-produced documentary gives a brief and skimpy outline of the history of Shaolin & martial arts in China, what it does best is show what the current state of training is like at the temple. Typically, boys enter the temple training at age 4 or 5 and within 5 years of training (at the most flexible, adaptable age) are already incredibly skilled. Also clear is the Chinese professional sports approach -- also adopted in their olympic and other sports programs -- of starting with thousands of applicants and winnowing it down to the best performers. From this DVD you get a good look at basic training, and could even try to learn some of the basic forms (which are presented VERY quickly) of Shaolin, which are difficult to find from authentic sources elsewhere. Fun to watch, well done, and a good martial arts documentary.

Great Documentary on Shaolin.......2004-08-25

One of the best documentaries I have seen on the shaolin temple and the shaolin life style. This documentary touches on the art of kung fu as well as chi gung and chi. Great DVD.

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Shaolin Soccer (UMD Mini For PSP)
Starring: Stephen Chow
Manufacturer: Miramax
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Release Date: 2005-08-16

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Shaolin Ulysses - Kungfu Monks in America

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Five Monks quest to spread Zen Buddhism
The real Shaolin KungFu
Great Info...
Excellent Documentary - highly entertaining

Shaolin Ulysses - Kungfu Monks in America
Starring: Beau Bridges
Director: Martha Burr , and Mei-Juin Chen
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ASIN: B0002235H6
Release Date: 2004-06-29

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The whirling kicks and swift punches of Shaolin kung fu have been used to dazzling, choreographic effect in hundreds of Hong Kong action movies. The fascinating documentary Shaolin Ulysses: Kung Fu Monks in America looks at some real-world practitioners, monks who have chosen to bring kung fu and Zen Buddhism to America. The resulting juxtapositions are surreal. As a monk and his American disciple are interviewed in a Las Vegas Hooter's, the disciple throws an arm around one of the busty waitresses and declares this to be his temple; the monk looks on quizzically. Another monk has married a Catholic woman from Brooklyn; another talks about trading martial arts classes for guitar lessons on a Lollapalooza tour; another teaches kung fu to stocky police officers in Houston, Texas. These culture clashes are constantly surprising, but the monks' devotion to their craft is even more deeply engaging. --Bret Fetzer

Customer Reviews:

Five Monks quest to spread Zen Buddhism.......2006-08-02

The five monks seemed excited to establish Zen Buddhism temples in America and teach the Shaolin art. Each Monk demonstrates his special discipline and skills. The monks seemed excited for cultural exchange. Many of them toured various cities of America. One master maintains a connection with the Shaolin Temple in China and each year sends students to China.

The Shaolin movements are very evasive, attacking from various angles and retreating backwards. The Shaolin movements including jumping kicks, split kicks (round and reversed), high crescent kicks landing and the ability to sideways on the ground, low horse stances, large and small circular closed fist and open hand strikes, movements left and right, and low twisting stances into punches advancing forward and backward. The movements are complex and often predict which way they will move. To one fight a Shaolin he will seem to be moving one ways then suddenly change and move another way, a strike and move pattern. By adding weapons to the techniques the Shaolin seems to fly around the floor with amazing acrobatic flips, spins, and twists.

Included in the film is a Tai Chi sword demonstration. This was wonder to see. I like the iron shirt demonstration which made the master seemingly imprevious to an hard strikes from a large wood oar and a crushing blow as four men used a railroad tie to ram into the body of the master. The two man tiger forms demonstrated Chinese chess piece training. Who could believe the impossible feat of break a steel bar over a masters head. The monkey form demonstration very interesting consider this form is rarely made public. The amazon leopard form allowed the artist too move smoothly from leaps into hand techniques and stances. One of the more agile forms. The kung fu weapons demonstrations reminded me of a marching band but with more power and energy. The group performed the weapon techniques in unison.

The masters seemed to radiate power in their hands and fist. The kicks end with a sharp snap. The strikes literally vibrate with power.

The documentary is a nice balance between interviews and demonstrations. Very enticing. In China the government uses Martial arts as a reason for community gatherings, religious worship, and culture celebration. Many of the masters studied exclusively the art. One master was able to heal his son after suffering a serious injury. One master expressed the desire for his son to study western education and the Martial arts. All of the Masters were impressive with the big style of Western culture. However, each Master sought to integrate the quietness and peacefulness of the Shaolin arts. I'm impressed with the intelligence of the system and the artist.

The real Shaolin KungFu.......2006-03-04

This is one of the most amazing documentaries that I have ever seen, and I am a documentary addict. I first saw this documentary on the PBS "Independent Lens" series, which is one of the finest shows on TV by the way. The physical and mental training involved in becoming a Shaolin monk is truly astounding. These are real Shaolin monks, not the cartoonish characters you see in those cheesy kungfu movies. These guys are beyond Bruce Lee even. You won't regret buying this DVD.

Great Info... .......2006-01-09

I maybe a bit biased due to the fact that Li Peng Zhang is my Sifu, but this is a great documentary. The information provided is accurate and presented in a manner that is captivating. If you are studying or want to study authentic Shaolin Kung Fu, this is one of the top three documentaries to watch. (The other two ar myths and Logic of shaolin Kung Fu and Secrets of the warriors power)

Excellent Documentary - highly entertaining.......2004-12-26

This excellently crafted documentary shows the ways in which five Shaolin monks have bridged the divide between East and West -- influencing Americans with their martial arts in ways that are surprising, and often heart warming. From Brooklyn, to Texas, to California, these diverse monks bring their individual immigrant stories in the pursuit of the American Dream. Excellent production quality, editing and story telling by the film makers.

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only for HARDCORE kung fu fans
Classic Kung Fu
Gordon Lui not at his best
So cheesy, it's great.
Poor Gordon Liu!

Shaolin Drunken Monk
Starring: Eagle Han , and Chia Hui Liu
Director: Chan Hung Au
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Shaolin Wu Tang
36th Chamber
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Five Deadly Venoms

ASIN: B000059HA1
Release Date: 2001-03-13

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only for HARDCORE kung fu fans.......2006-03-08

The plot doesn't make very much sense in this movie, but then again it doesn't try to. With that being said, I will go ahead and give you the reasons you should watch this and then the reasons why not.

Reasons why-great iron whip vs. gordon fight, great fight with gordon and guy with iron with without his whip, final fight scene.

This is not a great movie my ANY means, but the jungfu is fun to watch and the commentary means you will watch it at least twice.

Classic Kung Fu.......2005-08-15

If your a kung fu movie collector, this is a must have. There are many Drunken Monk kung fu movies, but this is the best.

Gordon Lui not at his best.......2004-05-23

This movie is pretty good but half of Gordon Luis Kung Fu seans seem slow and the moves are not that great. The other half are pretty good. I dont know if he just had a couple of off days filming or if he just had bad directing.

So cheesy, it's great........2004-04-15

I'm surprised more people don't know about this notorious B-grade Gordon Liu classic.
Where to begin? The English dubbing is atrocious, with most of the Limey actors who did the job sounding like they're either bored, drunk, or both. The plot is of the cliched, predictable kind that's been done in other kung fu B-movies countless times (i.e., hero gets revenge on bad guys for death of father). Most of the fight scenes are badly choreographed, plus you can see the wires in some shots. The treatment of women is awful (in one part of the movie, Gordon Liu kidnaps the daughter of the enemy who killed his father; he then ties her to a wooden pole in his hideout and then leaves her to pee in her pants). What I can't believe is that I don't hate this crap. In fact, I freakin' love it! This flick would probably be great to watch while you were fried or drunk too, especially when the bad guys do the "Dr. Evil" laugh.

Poor Gordon Liu!.......2003-06-05

Gordon is one of my favorite kung fu stars but he got stuck in some really awful movies after Shaw Brothers closed. This is one of them and the DVD ain't too hot either.

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North and South Shaolin
the best
Absolutely disagree!!
Agreement
For Die-Hard Jet Li fans only

The Martial Arts of Shaolin
Starring: Jet Li , Qingfu Pan , Chau-Yin Wong , Cheng-Hui Yu , and Hai Yu
Director: Chia-Liang Liu
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ASIN: B00005MM79
Release Date: 2002-01-01

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North and South Shaolin.......2006-12-02

Now Amazon has reviews for the movie that I am reviewing-'North and South Shaolin' and a Jet Li Shaolin Temple movie. Now I can guarantee you that the 3 Jet Li 'Shaolin Temple' movies are great but this one is kind of a dud. I don't know why Amazon thinks these are the same movies but they ARE NOT.

Cassanova Wong stars as a young monk who has to take down the majorly underused kung fu superstar Eagle Han. Sadly Eagle is in Godfrey Ho form and the action director does not know how to use him properly. Cassanova on the other hand looks superb but does not get in near enough fighting. While the choreography is average at best, they speed up the film so much we can hardly see what the hell is going on in the fights.

The story is not really worth going over. Eagle Han(Han Ying) plays your standard government bad guy.

2 things that really stood out to me was the great training sequence with bamboo that Cassanova has and in the final fight you will see a couple of short action scenes that Donnie Yen ripped off for 'Legend of the Wolf'. Then this movie rips off that sweet kick that Cassanova does in the finale of 'Warriors Two'. Sadly the final fight is not great but the last 12 minutes are still worth a watch for any kung fu fan.

Picture quality from Video Asia is not very good but it is LETTERBOXED!!!!

the best.......2003-04-19

This is the best one out of all them, in the series. I'd give this 5 stars but the reason is that you can barely see the subtitles. But its a must see movie, i sorta understood anyway even though i could barely see the subtitles.

Absolutely disagree!!.......2003-01-13

It's surprising that more people like Shaolin Temple than Martial Arts of Shaolin, aka The North and South Shaolin. But from my point of view, this movie reflects the young Jet Li's best characteristics. Everyone acts so naturally and beautifully in the movie. There is no other Jet Li's movie which is of such a high spirit--intrinsically funny yet simple!!

Agreement.......2002-06-25

I agree about the subtitles being cut off and the quality poor but the VHS version is basically the same. In fact, on the VHS version, the movie cut to black immediately after the last bad guy gets killed off. No credits, no "THE END", nothing. This DVD is indeed for die-hard Jet Li fans because his fighting skills are quite good in it especially when he fights his way out of a jam filmed on the real "Great Wall of China".

For Die-Hard Jet Li fans only.......2002-02-19

AKA Shaolin Temple 3, this movie is a decent display of Jet Li's kung fu prowess. If the version being offered is by Telefilms International / Beverly Wilshire Filmworks - buyer beware! The film is NOT widescreen (as it says it is), and the subtitles are cut off by the formatting. If you are a Jet Li fan like me, you will enjoy the action sequences, though they are sparse. Creative stances and good moves from Jet save them. I recommend this film to die-hard Jet fans ONLY - kung fu purists will be very disappointed. Jet Li picks up his role as the orphan raised by Shaolin, his sifu from the previous two films returns as well. If you like Jet, and like the series, go for it. Not Jet's best, not his worst, either. Picture and sound quality is poor. Directed by Lau Ka-leung.

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North and South Shaolin
the best
Absolutely disagree!!
Agreement
For Die-Hard Jet Li fans only

North & South Shaolin
Starring: Casanova Wong , Qingfu Pan , Chau-Yin Wong , Cheng-Hui Yu , and Hai Yu
Director: Chia-Liang Liu
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Release Date: 2003-10-14

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North and South Shaolin.......2006-12-02

the best.......2003-04-19

Absolutely disagree!!.......2003-01-13

Agreement.......2002-06-25

For Die-Hard Jet Li fans only.......2002-02-19

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Old "Skool" Kung Fu!1

The Wandering Monk
Starring: Red Mantis Collection
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ASIN: B0001A7V06
Release Date: 2004-03-23

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Old "Skool" Kung Fu!1.......2006-07-02

I saw this flick " The wandering Monk" in my early teen,,and remember really enjoying it. After searing high and low for this flick,,I came across it in Paris, France in 2004. This is not your typical 5 star movie, but more like 4 stars,,,,but for me,,this flick was one of the few which really developed my passion for old school kung fu,,therefore, I cannot give it anything less than 5 stars!! The old school kung fu is absolutely amazing,,if you enjoy the crane style,,this movie depict that immensely. The fight scenes are frequent and nothing less than amazing, the story is great and the choreography off the chizzel!! Rest assured,,,you can't, and will not go wrong with this one in your collection!!

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Return of Monkey King

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Starring: Chien Yu , Leung Wah Lau , Meng Tien , Shirley Huang , and Helen Ma
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Have Sword, Will Travel
The Boxer's Omen
Legendary Weapons Of China / Shaw Bros / Special Edition

ASIN: B000IOM0RE
Release Date: 2006-12-12

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In this wild installment in the popular Journey to the West series, three hapless adventurers -- Monkey, Pig, and Friar Sand -- and their master, Xuanzhang, stumble upon the lair of the seductive Seven Spiders, who are bent on achieving immortality by eating monks' flesh. Brace yourself for freaky fun and high-flying adventures from beginning to end, with psychedelic sets and costumes adding to the action-packed mayhem!

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Return of Monkey King.......2007-01-04

If you're expecting a high-flying martial arts adventure here,
you're liable to be disappointed. Not that this is a bad film,
it's just really intended for very young children. (It's even
a musical!) Most Asian cinema (and literature) fans know the
the Chinese mythic fable of Monkey-King and his companions as
they travel to the West seeking adventure and enlightenment.
This particular film is, I believe, the second or third film
in the Shaw Bros. series. Why they chose to release this one
on DVD and not the others is probably because of the market-
ability of the dishy dolls playing the Seven Spiders, who lay
out elaborate traps for our travelling heroes in hopes of
acquiring immortality by consuming their flesh. As grisly as
that sounds, nothing really happens that would disturb the
young viewers for whom this film is obviously intended. It is
however quite colorful, with elaborate costumes and settings
and an overall theatrical style that is blantantly rooted in
traditional Peking opera. (lots of banging drums and tumbling
gymnastics, along with the musical numbers.) It's a genuine
curio for lovers of this sort of thing.

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Little Shaolin Monks
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ASIN: B000JLQQ4O
Release Date: 2007-01-16

Description

This acclaimed documentary follows the lives of a group of "Little Warrior Monks" who live in the famous Shaolin Temple and practice the highest form of martial arts known to man. The kids range in age from 6 to 12 years and lead lives isolated from the rest of the world. Each day their discipline includes rigorous training, dedicated prayer and a vegetarian lifestyle. Other children their age admire these legendary "Shaolin Monks." This film also follows the plight of one particular "Little Monk" whose dream is to venture out of the Temple to go to Tiananmen Square to see the statue of Chairman Mao.

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