Worth seeing, and I can't wait for the DVD - providing it has the original cut, and subtitles. The final goal reminds me of Hot-Shot Hamish, for those that read the comics. But the overall story is not affected, it moves sedately at first, which is good, as the excessive use of Kung-fu and Football are shown in increasingly ridiculous stages. It feels as if there is more to the love story in the original cut of the film, as the story occasionally skipped in places, like a bad DVD. 2004 Columbia Pictures Film Production Asia Limited. Many moments are extremely funny, with the over-the-top storyline made famous by HK, and also the very touching moments with the acne-ridden baker girl/love interest as she is only accepted for what she is. A petty thief aspires to become a member of the notorious Axe Gang during the 1940s in Canton, China. In a word, a brilliantly scripted and often funny film. Imagine the FX expertise of the Matrix with the comedy of Jackie Chan fused into a somewhat generic football film. My initial disappointment with the dubbing (I am a subtitle die-hard) was soon overcome with admiration of how far HK cinema has come. Having only heard of Shaolin Soccer on the net, and seen a teaser for the film, I thought nothing more of it until given the opportunity to go and watch the UK release. Together they assemble a squad of Sings former Shaolin brothers inspired by the big- money prize in a national soccer competition Using an unlikely mix of martial arts and newfound soccer. This film was seen as something of a surprise.
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