I must admit that I am glad to be finally done with this trilogy. I have now seen all three films, and neither really brought the merit that I was expecting them too. The first was solid, but nothing special. The second one was an atrocity, whilst the third one is fairly enjoyable. Shaolin Temple III has a solid medium of drama & comedy, mostly leaning towards the comedy side of things. The humor is quite silly, and doesn't offer many laughs, but at least it's not overkill like the second one, or the cruel style of humor that the first one had. The action is the main reason to see this one. We get plenty of exciting fights, which are expertly paced. Jet Li's acrobatics are out of this world, and he made sure to make up for the second one's shortcomings in the fights department. I also dug the opening. Jet Li ferociously punching at a tree, evokes memories of Rocky punching the meat.
Final Thoughts: It's not something I'll ever watch again, but it's not bad for a one time watch. The fights deliver in a big way, and I was entertained by them. It's worth a look
6.4/10
Final Thoughts: It's not something I'll ever watch again, but it's not bad for a one time watch. The fights deliver in a big way, and I was entertained by them. It's worth a look
6.4/10