The film provides no space to explore its relationships, and as a result there’s little friction to the climax.
The film treats its premise as the backdrop for a trite celebration of empowerment and teamwork among professional women.
Its bloated action-comedy machinery prevents any real chemistry from forming between Chan and Knoxville.
Many films are saved in the editing room, but how many are ruined there?
Benny Chan’s Shaolin both benefits from and is ultimately defeated by its own epic ambitions.