 On Rotten Tomatoes, the film received a 90 % approval rating based on 182 reviews and an average rating of 7.7 / 10. The site's critical consensus reads: "Kung Fu Hustle blends special effects, martial arts, and the Looney Toons to hilarious effect." On Metacritic, the film received a score of 78 out of 100 based on 38 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews."
