“Shang-Chi” introduced the lead character, played by handsome Sim Liu, as the son of an immortal gangster named Xu Wenwu (Tony Leung). Xu was given immortality by ten magical bracelets that he wore up and down his arms and could control with his mind. Shang-Chi trained in martial arts as a boy and was expected to become an assassin for Xu, but due to moral objections, Shang-Chi left the family business and became a valet in San Francisco. Shang-chi's story slowly unfolds to her best friend Katie (Awkwafina) after encountering high-octane super soldiers on the street one morning.
What follows is an intricate Marvel adventure involving a magical bamboo forest, murderous dragons, a resentful sister, a hidden kingdom, and a portal to Hell. Michelle Yeoh has a small role and Ben Kinsley returns, reprising his role as Trevor from Iron Man 3.
“Shang-Chi” was well received with a 92% approval rating based on 344 reviews. No one listed it as the best of the year, but almost everyone allowed it. Moreso, many people logged on to Rotten Tomatoes to give it a positive rating, giving it an audience score of 98%, now called Popcornmeter. More than 10,000 people have liked it. However, one may want to take this number with a grain of salt; You don't have to watch a movie to give it a positive or negative rating on Popcornmeter. Indeed, some films tend to be reviewed by extreme online “fans” who want to poke a needle at films they object to in an unprecedented way.
But still impressive even with 98% salt.
According to its critical rating, “Shang-Chi” is the MCU's ninth-highest rating, behind “Thor: Ragnarok” (93%), “Spider-Man: No Way Home” (93%) and “The Guardians”. of the Galaxy Holiday Special” (94%), “Avengers: Endgame” (94%), “Iron Man” (94%), “Agents of SHIELD” (95%), “Black Panther” (96%), and “Ms. Marvel” (98%).
