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9 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 70Village VoiceAbbey BenderVillage VoiceAbbey BenderKung Fu Yoga is a proudly silly cultural melting pot in which kung fu and Bollywood meet amicably.
- 70The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeThe Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeA good-natured cross-cultural romp in which you can barely be expected to take any human interaction seriously, save for those in which humans smack up against each other with force.
- 60Los Angeles TimesMichael RechtshaffenLos Angeles TimesMichael RechtshaffenBy the time it all culminates in a Chan-led classic Bollywood production number, the cuteness factor may have been pushed to its limit, but good luck trying to stop that goofy smile from spreading across your face.
- 60VarietyMaggie LeeVarietyMaggie LeeAs the leading man, Chan keeps the ball rolling with an assortment of neat acrobatic tricks and martial arts sparring, but his days of life-risking physical exertion is over.
- 58The A.V. ClubIgnatiy VishnevetskyThe A.V. ClubIgnatiy VishnevetskyThe absence of necessity or consistency has its appeal; it guarantees that the movie stays unpredictable even as it pilfers shamelessly, piling cliché upon cliché, but rarely in a way that makes a lick of sense.
- 50Screen DailySarah WardScreen DailySarah WardAn amiable, average-at-best caper-like quest remains just that, even with recognisable talent, and even more so when its combination of elements is clearly stretched.
- 50Boston GlobeTom RussoBoston GlobeTom RussoThe movie’s best bits come when Tong’s script eases up on banter and clunky Indy homages and instead simply indulges in random zaniness.
- 50The New York TimesAndy WebsterThe New York TimesAndy WebsterA lively closing dance sequence, after an earnest, underwhelming climax, pays affectionate tribute to Bollywood production numbers. But you won’t find Mr. Chan’s customary bloopers over the closing credits.
- 25RogerEbert.comSimon AbramsRogerEbert.comSimon AbramsKung Fu Yoga doesn't feel like a young man's film. Normally that would be a cause for celebration, but in this case, Chan's latest doesn't just address, but rather shows his age.