Mark Dastmalchi-Round

Mark Dastmalchi-Round

I’m a DevOps architect, musician, animal lover and all-round geek. If it’s got shiny lights on it, makes loud noises or purrs/wags its tail when you stroke it, I’m all for it. When I’m not writing code or fiddling with computers for a living, I produce my own music and provide the low-end rumble for my band in West Sussex.

Kung Fu League

Kung Fu League [ 95% RECOMMENDED ]

Many critics found the humor "zany" or "bawdy," though some jokes—like the masters having to kiss for a free meal—received criticism for being embarrassing.

A mix of martial arts, time travel, slapstick comedy, and romance. Release Date: October 26, 2018 (China). Critical Reception Kung Fu League

Reviews for the film are largely mixed, often noting that while the premise is ambitious, the execution can be uneven: Many critics found the humor "zany" or "bawdy,"

The story follows Fei Yingxiong (Ashin Shu), a struggling young comic book artist who is hopelessly in love with his colleague, Bao’er (Madina Memet). Feeling inferior and desperate, he makes a wish to the heavens for the four kung fu heroes he draws to help him win her heart. Critical Reception Reviews for the film are largely

The casting of established martial arts actors like Vincent Zhao and Andy On is frequently praised, as are some of the choreographed fight scenes. However, critics from Asian Film Strike and Geek Culture noted that the plot focusing on the comic book artist often slowed the film's momentum.

The masters must navigate modern-day society—experiencing "fish-out-of-water" humor like ordering "free wi-fi" at fast-food restaurants—while training Fei to win a martial arts competition that will prove his worth to Bao'er.

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