Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

By far the most remarkable aspect of this is how UN-remarkable the heroes are, at least at first. They’re not rich, they’re not radioactive, they’re not gods. The story is centered around two people who are… average Schmoes working as valet parkers. Problems at home, money issues, getting motivated issues. Ordinary people stuff. Simu Liu and Awkwafina (aka Nora Lum) nail this… “average-ness” and their surprise at the supernatural superhero shit that unfolds seems pretty genuine. Although the plot and story are meant to be a Marvel superhero origin story, the conventions are more in tune with Kung Fu movies and the traditions and tropes therein. Think: dragons. It’s fun and action-packed; light on emotion but big in vision.