Episode 146: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) w/ James Barnes

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Directed by: Destin Daniel Cretton
Written by: Destin Daniel Cretton, Dave Callaham & Andrew Lanham 
Score by: Joel P. West
Cast:

• Simu Liu as Xu Shang-Chi/Shaun
• Awkwafina as Katy
• Meng'er Zhang as Xu Xialing
• Fala Chen as Jiang Li
• Florian Munteanu as Razor Fist
• Benedict Wong as Wong
• Michelle Yeoh as Jiang Nan
• Tony Leung as Xu Wenwu/The Mandarin
• Ben Kingsley as Trevor Slattery
• Ronny Chieng as Jon Jon

Talking Points:

1. James, what is your experience with Kung Fu films?
2. What are your overall non-spoiler thoughts on this viewing?

Spoiler-Talk: 

1. What are some standout moments?
2. In your opinion, how does Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings stack up against other MCU movies? 
3. Final thoughts. 

Next EP: 

• The Legend of Drunken Master (1994)