Fans can tell a lot about a superhero movie from the way it communicates its action scenes. Superhero movies are generally action movies, and most of their problems must be solved through fighting. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings took inspiration from the long history of fun and engaging martial arts movies that came before it. While that entry is a massive improvement over most of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it still has room for improvement before its long-awaited sequel.