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Actor Simu Liu, got a warm welcome into Marvel Cinematic Universe by enthusiastic audiences.
Marvel Studio’s latest offering, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is gearing up for its big theatrical release on September 3. The film would stay in cinemas for 45 days before it’s moving to Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar. The first reactions of Shang-Chi’s origin story are here. And going by what we already have, it is probably the best actioner Marvel has given to its fans to date.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, starring Simu Liu has a world premiere in Los Angeles on Monday, which was attended by its cast and crew, along with several celebrities. The selected journalists also watch the movie, as well as shared their reactions on social media.
Host-producer Brandon Davis tweeted, “#ShangChi is awesome. This movie hits all that Marvel does well (pacing, humor, character) and adds action as we’ve never seen from the MCU before! Lots of people are about to have a new favorite Marvel hero. Darker than expected. Loads of fun. Integral to MCU Phase 4!”
Kristen Acuna from the Insider wrote, “#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.” Joseph Deckelmeier added, “3 things. 1. #shangchi has of the best #MCU origins I’ve seen. 2. The action in #SahangChi is some of the best I’ve seen in the MCU! 3. @SimuLiu is my favorite actor in the #MCU and is welcome to karaoke with us at any time!”
For actor Wendy Lee Szany, Shang-Chi is a “phenomenon”. While Eric Goldman claimed, “There is a lot not in the trailers… And Simu Liu makes for an awesome hero.”
Others like Joseph Deckelmeier from Screenrant and journalist Drew Taylor also shared their reactions on Twitter.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings have been directed by Destin Daniel Cretton. It also stars Awkwafina, Michelle Yeoh, Fala Chen, and Florian Munteanu. Actor Benedict Wong is said to reprise his role as a sorcerer in the new film.