Initially, I was apprehensive about this movie, thinking it’s just another one of those movies to feed the Jay Chou fan club. Well it isn’t. At the very least, the lead role seems tailor-made for Jay Chou.
Kung Fu Dunk is conceived to be the movie version of the Japanese manga Slam Dunk. On the other hand, it seems similar to Stephen Chow’s Shaolin Soccer, being a movie which combines martial arts and sports.
Shi-Jie (starring Jay Chou) is an abandoned baby who grew up in a martial arts university. There, he practiced martial arts skilfully and developed a good sense of feel. Hidden in his blood was his talent in basketball.
He met Wang-Li who introduced him to the first university basketball team, with wicked intention of using him to make money. There, Shi-Jie found out that the girl he admired is the sister of the team’s captain. And the rest of it is about Shi-Jie growing into the team and in the sport.
It is undeniable that the simple plot was sufficient for audience satisfaction. It was a good mix of humour, drama and some romance. This is a good one for Jay Chou fans and normal people alike. Ladies, if Jay Chou isn’t your cup of tea, there’re a couple more good-looking guys in the movie to choose.
It was thoroughly enjoyable. But perhaps showing longer basketball scenes would be nice.
Kung Fu Dunk is conceived to be the movie version of the Japanese manga Slam Dunk. On the other hand, it seems similar to Stephen Chow’s Shaolin Soccer, being a movie which combines martial arts and sports.
Shi-Jie (starring Jay Chou) is an abandoned baby who grew up in a martial arts university. There, he practiced martial arts skilfully and developed a good sense of feel. Hidden in his blood was his talent in basketball.
He met Wang-Li who introduced him to the first university basketball team, with wicked intention of using him to make money. There, Shi-Jie found out that the girl he admired is the sister of the team’s captain. And the rest of it is about Shi-Jie growing into the team and in the sport.
It is undeniable that the simple plot was sufficient for audience satisfaction. It was a good mix of humour, drama and some romance. This is a good one for Jay Chou fans and normal people alike. Ladies, if Jay Chou isn’t your cup of tea, there’re a couple more good-looking guys in the movie to choose.
It was thoroughly enjoyable. But perhaps showing longer basketball scenes would be nice.
Kung Fu Dunk
