With no real concept of the character or the story, I didn't really know what to expect from Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. I was pleasantly surprised. This Marvel action film is above average, and features impressive visuals, engaging action scenes, and entertaining characters. There are some missing pieces in the story, which they may be saving for later, but overall, I enjoyed this introduction to a new MCU superhero.

Daniel Destin Cretton created a tranquil really well filmed marvel story driven fun time! Simu Liu and a surprise character were the best along Awkwafina which is always delightful. I really appreciate the direction of everything especially the effects, action, cinematography, and the silliness is good! Might be odd or understandable this is one of the best marvel films.

Shang Chi was nowhere near the top of my most anticipated MCU films over the years but it just about surprised me more than any of their films to date. Loaded with pulse pounding action (most in camera for once), a friendship turned possible romance you genuinely care about, and a lead that you can absolutely see taking the place of someone like Chris Evans as the "face" of the MCU for years to come. What an absolutely brilliant work of art.

9.2/10.