Shaolin (2011)

Every Sunday I rent films from Blockbuster and yesterday I took out a martial arts movie called Shaolin. it's quite obviously a periodic film set in China during the warlord era. The film is very character/story driven and displays the transformation within man from learning to let go of hatred and receive peace through the monks teachings. There's a great show of karma in the plot and it really works well with the initial story line. It's quite a fast paced story but I do like the way it unfolds at the end.

These are the two main character's whose stories keep the plot flowing. Big credit to both of actors, Andy Lau and Nicholas Tse. I think they played their roles extremely well and their chemistry throughout is spot on. I really love character driven stories because you can really see how each of them grow and bloom as the movie comes to an end. Their last scene together is so emotional and moving. There's also a really symbolic sequence towards the end of their battle.

On top of all the moving story telling, it's also quite an action packed film all the way from explosions to dynamic fight sequences. There also elements of comedy in there delivered by the one and only Jackie Chan himself as he makes a special appearance.

Overall, I found this motion picture utterly breath taking and I highly recommend it to all. Here's the trailer for the film if anyone is interested. The soundtrack for the film is also really awe-inspiring and lyrical, so that's worth a look at.