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Shang-Chi isn't just a great Marvel movie - it is a beautiful love letter to the entire martial arts movie genre

From Jackie Chan's crew behind the scenes to the high-energy action of Kung Fu Hustle, Shang-Chi is for everyone who loves martial arts films.

Shang Chi Star In Costume
Image credit: Marvel Studios

Real talk, folks – before I was obsessed with anime and the cinematic juggernaut that is the MCU, I absolutely loved martial arts movies. The genre got its hooks into me from an early age; one of my first memories was sitting down to watch Rumble in the Bronx with my family and marveling that someone could look so cool swinging a ladder around. So, I cannot tell you the intense joy that I felt watching Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings for the first time. Or, rather, I can and I will - because that's what this week's Marvel-ous is all about.

Shang-Chi isn’t just the best MCU martial arts entry (though the competition is mainly limited to Iron Fist so… no competition at all, really) but it is an elaborate love letter to one of

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Trent Cannon

Trent Cannon: Trent is a freelance writer who has been covering anime, video games, and pop culture for a decade. (He/Him)

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