Simu Liu brings his charm and charisma from the Canadian comedy hit Kim’s Convenience to his role as the first Asian hero in the Marvel movie universe. He plays the son of a man with mighty powers, thanks to the titular bracelets. As his father prepares for a gargantuan task, he brings his son and daughter back to their home. So much for plot. Since this is an origin story, there are flashbacks that reveal more about their relationships. What we really care about is the action and this one features some of the most beautifully choreographed fight sequences of any in the genre, primarily because of the focus on traditional martial arts techniques. The scenes on the bus and the scaffolding outside a skyscraper are the highlights. Only the final confrontation of 2 dragons resorts to the typical CGI encounters. The other crucial aspect to making a superhero flick stand out is cool new visual approaches and there are several scenes that meet that. There’s also a sprinkling of humor, thanks primarily to the sidekick played by Awkwafina. This is the most enjoyable superhero movie since Black Panther. OF COURSE, stay thru the closing titles for one scene and thru ALL the credits for a final setup.
(4.5 / 5)