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On 4/17/2024 8:56 AM, Adam H. Kerman wrote:
> Dimensional Traveler <dtravel@sonic.net> wrote:
> 
>> Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (DVR)
>> "Shang-Chi, the master of weaponry-based Kung Fu, is forced to confront
>> his past after being drawn into the Ten Rings organization."  (IMDb)
>> Part of the Next Generation of the MCU after Infinity Stones war.
> 
>> Super Trivia!
> 
>> Simu Liu, when cast as Shang-Chi, was knowledgeable in taekwondo,
>> gymnastics, and Wing Chun. For his role as the Master of Kung Fu, Liu
>> trained in tai chi, wushu, Muay Thai, pencak silat, Krav Maga,
>> jiu-jitsu, boxing, and street fighting.
> 
>> Simu Liu put on 10 lbs. of muscle to play Shang-Chi.
> 
>> The filmmakers cite Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), Kung Fu
>> Hustle (2004), Tai Chi Master (1993), the The Matrix (1999) series,
>> Donnie Yen's "Ip Man" films and Jackie Chan films as an influence on the
>> martial arts action. Michelle Yeoh starred in Crouching Tiger, Hidden
>> Dragon.
> 
>> The producers for the film briefly discussed the idea of Ant-Man
>> appearing in the film due to both him and Shang-Chi living in San
>> Francisco, but ultimately decided it would derail from the main story.
> 
>> The bus fight is loosely inspired both by Jackie Chan and Buster Keaton.
> 
>> The 25th film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
> 
>> Shang-Chi is the first superhero film with an Asian leading protagonist
>> for Marvel Studios.
> 
>> The final film features over 1,700 visual effects shots.
> 
>> Although there were many opportunities in the screenplay, the Wilhelm
>> Scream was not used in this film for a falling or injured character.
> 
> Pretend you heard it from me when you mentioned the number of effects
> shots. How many are there in a Jackie Chan movie fight scene? That would
> be none whatsoever. What's the point in learning how to fight in so many
> styles when it's just going to be a special effect?
> 
> You almost tempted me.

How many dragons and supernatural creatures did Chan fight?  How many 
wizards opening up portals to move around the world in Chan's movies? 
Forests that close around moving cars?  Magic arms bands battering down 
cliffs?

-- 
I've done good in this world. Now I'm tired and just want to be a cranky 
dirty old man.