# Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)

> A charismatic martial-arts hero returns to his family’s dangerous legacy and discovers that mastering his identity may be the key to saving two worlds.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/248669

## Facts

- Runtime: 132 min
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
- Director: Destin Daniel Cretton
- Cast: Simu Liu, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Awkwafina, Ben Kingsley, Zhang Meng'er, Fala Chen, Michelle Yeoh, Yuen Wah
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9376612/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: witty, energetic, heartfelt, action movie night, marvel marathon

## Synopsis

A master of Kung Fu must confront his dark past to embrace his true destiny.

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