Kids from Shaolin
Kids from Shaolin

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Kids from Shaolin

1984
Movie
103 min
Mandarin

Romance blossoms between two rival families practicing Shaolin and Wudang kungfu respectively. despite familial opposition - until they overcome a gang of scheming bandits together.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Chia-Liang LiuGenres: Action, Comedy, Family, Martial Arts

Plot Summary

A group of young Shaolin monks are tasked with protecting a village from a ruthless bandit gang. Using their advanced martial arts skills, the resourceful children devise clever and often humorous strategies to outwit and defeat the much larger and more experienced criminals. Their determination and skill ultimately prove that size and brute force are no match for agility, intelligence, and the disciplined art of Shaolin kung fu.

Critical Reception

Kids from Shaolin was a popular and well-received martial arts film, particularly noted for its charming cast of young actors and impressive, family-friendly action sequences. While not as critically lauded as some of Jet Li's later, more serious films, it was praised for its entertainment value and wholesome approach to the genre, making it a hit with audiences worldwide.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic and entertaining martial arts choreography.

  • Appreciated for the charm and skill of its young lead, Jet Li.

  • Seen as a delightful and family-friendly addition to the martial arts genre.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Kids from Shaolin' highlights its appeal as a fun and exciting martial arts film, with many viewers enjoying the combination of impressive fight scenes and the youthful charisma of its cast. It's often remembered fondly as a classic martial arts movie suitable for all ages.

Fun Fact

This film was the first production to be filmed inside the Shaolin Temple itself, lending it a unique authenticity.

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