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Ip Man
Hong Kong 2008, 105 minutes
Dir. Wilson Yip
In Cantonese
with English subtitles
Rating: [M] Violence
Genres: Foreign Cinema, Action/Adventure / Martial Arts
Feat. Donnie Yen, Simon Yam, Siu-Wong Fan, Ka Tung Lam
Aroview: Kung fu stalwart Donnie Yen assumes the legend of Ip Man, celebrated master of the rare and deadly form of martial arts, Wing Chun (later adopted by Bruce Lee).
Taking on the historical biopic with nationalistic gusto, this presents a rather embittered view of Japanese-occupied China while focusing on Ip’s dignified uprising and martial arts expertise. Prone to hockiness and bouts of jingoistic fervour, the film’s numerous fight sequences are its best and bloodiest asset.
Member Reviews
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(Very Good). Showing 1-2 of 2 member reviews.
4 stars (Very Good) Ip Man should be seen by every martial arts fan, if not only for its incredible martial arts sequences (Donnie Yen is quite superb), but also for an origins story of the distinctive fighting style Wing Chun. ~Tom H
4 stars (Very Good) ~trauma_hound412
DVD Features
- no extra features
- aspect ratio: 2.35:1
Close Relatives
- Fearless (2003)
- Fist of Legend (1994)
- Besouro (2009)
- Bodyguards and Assassins (2009)
- Grandmaster, The (2013)
- Ip Man 2 (2010)
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