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Marvel 費盡心思想修補過去,先後推出大玩時間旅行噱頭的《復仇者聯盟:終局之戰》(Avengers: Endgame)、《洛基》(Loki),相隔長達兩年的戲院片荒後,今年夏日以《黑寡婦》(Black Widow)前傳電影回歸,而現在推出《尚氣與十環幫傳奇》(Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings)為未來大計而鋪路。
《尚氣與十環幫傳奇》(《尚氣》)主角尚氣(Simu Liu 飾)早在70年代 Marvel 漫畫裏亮相,2021年成為 MCU 電影最新登場的英雄角色,自2019年《Marvel 隊長》後又一個新面孔。作為首個由亞太裔演員主演的 Marvel 電影,電影選角星光熠熠,有香港影帝梁朝偉、國際武打巨星楊紫瓊、金球獎影后 Awkwafina 和陳法拉、《奇異博士》演員 Benedict Wong 等。
自預告推出以來,海外影迷就十分期待 Marvel 如何演繹這部中西合璧的超級英雄電影。早前《尚氣》在美國洛杉磯舉行了全球首映禮,海外影評人都好評如潮,按照首波反應估計,《尚氣》勢會令踏入第四階段的 MCU 電影更精彩。
影評網站《Collider》影評人 Steven Weintraub 大讚電影顛覆了 Marvel 以往的傳統,帶觀眾進入嶄新的電影世界。
#shangchi is like no Marvel movie you’ve seen. Love that it opens the door to a new world that I can’t wait to see more of. @SimuLiu literally kicks so much ass and he is perfectly cast. Got to see it in @imax tonight and this is how you want to see it. Looked and sounded perfect pic.twitter.com/43SaSxfx3m
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) August 17, 2021
影評人 Drew Taylor 則認為《尚氣》意想不到地觸動心靈,電影充滿了成龍和宮崎駿作品不同的元素影響。
#ShangChi is an absolute triumph, unexpectedly spiritual and emotionally complex, with some of the very best action in the MCU. @SimuLiu is your new favorite Avenger and the movie’s myriad influences (everything from Jackie Chan to Hayao Miyazaki) pay off big time). Astounding.🐉 pic.twitter.com/72Yubnb4KV
— Drew Taylor (@DrewTailored) August 17, 2021
許多海外影評人覺得《尚氣》的動作場面是 Marvel 電影中最好,捨棄以往電腦特技打造的打鬥戲,有着不一樣的活力。
Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings is PHENOMENAL. Get hyped. Even fight scene/action sequence is better than the last. @SimuLiu fully embraces the marvel superhero role. Amazing imagery. Killer soundtrack. You’ll want to see this on the big screen. #shangchi
— Wendy Lee Szany (@WendyLeeSzany) August 17, 2021
#shangchi is the perfect balance of fun, heart and action! And when I say action, I mean jaw dropping action! @SimuLiu is the perfect addition to the #MCU! pic.twitter.com/D29Pll741Y
— The Illuminerdi (@The_Illuminerdi) August 17, 2021
I WATCHED #SHANGCHI!!!
— POC Culture (@POC_Culture) August 17, 2021
It’s an amazing blend of East meets West! Hong Kong martial arts action comes to the #MCU & CHANGES THE GAME!!!
It’s emotional, beautiful & HILARIOUS!
This isn’t like ANY MCU film to date. WOW! #Marvel #MCU @shangchi @MarvelStudios @SimuLiu @awkwafina pic.twitter.com/iEEJ0v1DXA
而且許多人歸功於主角 Simu Liu 的亮眼表現,覺得他集合窩心、霸氣和型格於一身,未來加入 Avengers 陣容也不錯。
#ShangChi director Destin Daniel Cretton brought something so fresh to the MCU. So much style and heart. The action is just absurdly epic.@SimuLiu is a legend. He nails the action sequences, brings the heart, and has great timing with @awkwafina. Bravo! pic.twitter.com/frQGscBBlF
— BD (@BrandonDavisBD) August 17, 2021
#ShangChi is such a personal, family story at its core. That’s when it’s at its best.
— BD (@BrandonDavisBD) August 17, 2021
The third act is full of surprises but sometimes is a little crazier than is needed. Ultimately delivers epic action and the intimate moments to land. Big MCU stuff.
Can’t wait to watch again! pic.twitter.com/4zy7HiF5EO
《Insider》Kristen Acuna 也大讚電影裏的霸氣女性角色。
#ShangChi is fantastic. It's full of INCREDIBLE, beautifully choreographed fight scenes and full of badass women. Get ready to know Simu Liu's name if you don't already. Marvel has another hit on its hands. pic.twitter.com/3efV1kzJ7O
— Kirsten (@KirstenAcuna) August 17, 2021
《Fandom》總編 Eric Goldman 就說電影有特色,打破一般起源故事的框架。
I really dug #ShangChi! There is a lot not in the trailers (maybe avoid ads in the next couple of weeks I fear will show more?) and it has its own vibe and distinct elements that make it stand out and not feel like a standard origin story. And Simu Liu makes for an awesome hero.
— Eric Goldman (@TheEricGoldman) August 17, 2021
《尚氣》雖然深受外國影評和網友追捧,但目前看香港及海外觀眾的評價兩極,有人覺得文化處理上仍是流於表面,而且擺脫不了西方對中國風的刻板印象;還有本地觀眾的焦點落在梁朝偉身上,對武打戲的要求比較高,相信《尚氣》將於9月2日香港上映後,本地和外地的風評會有落差,大家屆時記得留意我們的影評!