Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings has landed one of the best Rotten Tomatoes scores in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
With 56 critics' reviews so far, Shang-Chi currently has a 93% on Rotten Tomatoes. As more reviews come in ahead of the movie's Sept. 3 release, the rating could go up or down, but Marvel Studios appears to have another huge hit on its hands. Last week's early review roundup for Shang-Chi showed near-universal acclaim for the film's story, lead actor Simu Liu, and the action scenes, with many claiming the movie features the best fights in the MCU.
With its current score, the upcoming Marvel movie is tied with What If...? and Thor: Ragnarok, with the group only bested by Iron Man's and Avengers: Endgame's 94% and Black Panther's 96%. If Shang-Chi loses any ground, it will line up with the 92% that Loki, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Spider-Man: Homecoming all have. Either way, it's on track to be one of the best-received films in the MCU catalog, which will hit 25 films and four series when Shang-Chi arrives.
Those who have seen the film seem to agree that the movie features Marvel's best martial arts scenes to date, which is important given Shang-Chi in the comics is dubbed the Master of Kung Fu. Marvel has been leaning into this in the marketing, unsurprisingly, as just today they released another Shang-Chi trailer that highlights the fights scenes -- and the jokes -- that fans can expect to see on the big screen when the film drops next month.
Outside of the action, the cast and story have also received acclaim. Critics are head over heels for Liu's titular hero, but Tony Jeung, who plays Wenwu, Shang-Chi's father and the real-life Mandarin, has also been given the spotlight in early reactions. His presence also helps build out the movie's focus on family, another central point of praise amongst critics.
"When [Marvel] offered me the role, what they wanted was for me to create a brand new Mandarin, so I got to develop my character along with the filming," Jeung said of how he played Wenwu. "I’ve never approached Wenwu from a villain’s standpoint. Rather, I tried to explore the reasons that led him to become who he is."
To experience all the heart, laughs, and fights -- and judge for yourself if the movie is one of Marvel's best -- check out Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, only in theaters Sept. 3.
Source: Rotten Tomatoes