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Sherman 2022-03-26 09:01:07

Most of the women in Xing Ye's films are women with independent personalities and thinking abilities. That's how they thought ten years ago. Think about how backward we should be now.

Now watching this movie, I don't know why it feels a little ironic. Now there are some programs that promote Shaolin martial arts, 18 bronze figurines, etc. They dance with guns and sticks on the stage, but why not directly participate in various competitions? That propaganda effect is much better than TV. Maybe the rules don't allow it, or something else I don't understand, or maybe I understand the movie too much.

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  • Mikel 2021-12-25 08:01:10

    You are the only reason for me to be happy when I am sad, but your movies always have a perfect ending, so envious.

Shaolin Soccer quotes

  • Golden Leg Fung: What if you kick the ball and it hits an aeroplane and comes crashing down? Did you think of that?

    Sing: Well, no.

  • Golden Leg Fung: I'm sure no one here would cheat, so...

    Team Gangster Player: [a wrench falls out of the bottom of his shorts] Oh, excuse me. I'm a mechanic. It's how I earn my living. I always keep this close, you know, so I won't lose it. I'm on call.

    [casually puts wrench back in shorts]