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Shaolin Soccer

An Asian import that blends kung fu with one of the world’s most popular sports, Shaolin Soccer is insane, almost literally. The movie is manic, at least tripolar and desperately in need of help. Of course the screw-loose tone is the picture’s true appeal. The story of a Shaolin martial-arts enthusiast (Stephen Chow, who also directed) who enters an underdog team into a prestigious soccer tournament, the picture even shows you how a well-placed kick can help you parallel-park your car.

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