Simu Liu, the star of “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” playfully critiques his Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) debut with a lighthearted jab at a fellow Marvel character. Phase 4 introduced several potential new Avengers, such as She-Hulk, Moon Knight, Ms. Marvel, Monica Rambeau, and Shang-Chi. Among these, only Shang-Chi has been officially welcomed by the Avengers, as depicted in the mid-credits scene of “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.” Though Shang-Chi has been absent for three years, he is anticipated to become a significant figure in the MCU shortly.
On the platform X, Simu Liu marks the third anniversary of “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” by sharing his own review of the film. Liu humorously rates Shang-Chi’s debut solo movie at 8.5 out of 10, teasingly noting that the “lead actor is a little too full of himself.” Liu’s jest is all in good fun, as he has consistently supported “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” since its release in 2021, expressing his affection for both the film and his character. You can see Simu Liu’s post below:
A Comparison of Simu Liu’s Review to Critics and Audience Scores
“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” stands out as one of the highlights of the MCU’s recent phases.
Although Simu Liu jokingly rated “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” 8.5/10, his score is not far from the actual critics’ and audiences’ ratings for the Phase 4 film. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film boasts a 91% Critics Score and an impressive 98% Audience Score, positioning it as eighth and second in the MCU rankings, respectively. The only MCU film to match its Audience Score is “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” which holds a slightly higher Critics Score of 93%.
On Metacritic, the film has a Metascore of 71 and a User Score of 7.0, earning it a “Generally Favorable” rating from both critics and viewers. While the Metacritic scores appear lower than those on Rotten Tomatoes, Simu Liu’s MCU debut still ranks highly among Marvel films on Metacritic. As of 2024, “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” stands one spot above “Spider-Man: No Way Home” and three spots below Sam Raimi’s “Spider-Man,” securing a place in Metacritic’s Top 10 MCU movies at number 9.
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Other platforms also reflect similar ratings for “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” with a 7.5/10 on IMDb and a 3.4/5 average on Letterboxd. While it may not be universally hailed as the best MCU film, it was warmly received by both critics and audiences and emerged as one of the strongest releases in Phase 4. Although “Shang-Chi 2” has yet to be officially announced, the positive reception of “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” almost assures a sequel, potentially in Phase 6 or early in Phase 7.
