Shaolin (2011)

Director: Benny Chan

Starring: Shaoqun Yu, Chen Zhiui, Xing Yu

After ambushing and killing his rival, losing everything in the process, dispirited warlord Hou Jie turns to a Shaolin monastery seeking salvation.

A film about deception, loyalty and redemption never looked this good. Filled with emotion, this film will take you on an unexpected adventure with interesting twists and turns.

The characters are well set-up and Andy Lau is excellent as the anti-hero turned hero. The film also features excellent character development. Visually stunning with incredible photography and cinematography, ‘Shaolin’ is also pleasing to the eyes.

I’ve seen many car chase scenes over the years, but the carriage chase scene near the beginning of the movie is simply incredible and has to be seen to be believed. It is nothing short of spectacular! The film is guaranteed to stir your senses. It is an action-packed, emotionally charged film that will have you pondering over the many aspects one can relate to. This is a top notch production on every level.

The grand finale is AWESOME!! ‘Shaolin’ is a beautiful movie.

In Cantonese and Mandarin.

Would I watch it again? Most definitely!