Shang Chi Fight Scenes Found Their Inspiration In Jackie Chan And Wuxia
Cretton told Empire that the film’s action sequences were inspired by 2000’s Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, and numerous Jackie Chan films. “Authenticity and respect and staying true to this genre was the main objective from day one,” said Cretton, while adding, “we also had choreographers from mainland China who created some beautiful wuxia-style fight scenes.” Wuxia is a genre of Chinese cinema that involves itinerant warriors of ancient China who have superhuman feats of martial arts....