The Paper Tigers

...balance just the right amount of slapstick with real crash-bang-pow antics.

...it is comforting whenever it most needs to be.

...tells a tired “avenge our master’s death” tale with real comic flair.

...adroitly layers the fight sequences, filmed with fluidity and at least substantially performed by the main actors themselves...

...this cheerful, lovable action comedy edges close to creaky martial arts and "old guy" movie clichés but evades them with sheer spirit and gumption.