Ip Man
Wilson Yip
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Plot Summary
Behind ever great man there lies a teacher, and this was certainly true of Bruce Lee, who claimed as his mentor a martial arts expert named Ip Man (1893-1972). A genius of Wushu (or the Chinese martial arts school), Ip Man grew up in a China nearly ripped to pieces by racial hatred, nationalistic strife and warfare. He rose like a phoenix above these ashes, however, courtesy of his participation in matches against various Wushu masters and kung-fun warriors - ultimately training martial arts icons such as Lee. This biopic from director Wilson Yip dramatizes Ip's life story.
Movie Reviews from Rotten Tomatoes
TOMATOMETER
84%- Reviews Counted: 25
- Fresh: 21
- Rotten: 4
- Average Rating: 6.5/10
Top Critics' Reviews
Fresh: The fanboys and girls won't notice such failings amid the displays of wing chun kung fu--the extras and body doubles do some truly impressive acrobatics--and those with a taste for big historical tearjerkers will be happy as well.
Fresh: Wilson Yip has crafted a gripping, rousing, beautifully structured yarn, built around a calm but charismatic star performance by Donnie Yen and magnificent action sequences choreographed by the legendary Sammo Hung.
Fresh: Legend trumps fact in Ip Man, a kickass fictionalized biopic of the titular grandmaster of Wing Chun martial arts and mentor to Bruce Lee.
Rotten: If you're looking for great action scenes, you've found them. But if you desire more than eye candy, such as character and plot development and historical accuracy, you'll have to look elsewhere.
Customer Reviews
Next Kung Fu Classic?!
By all means. If you enjoy martial arts movies . Just Click " Buy " .... It's that simple ! I assure you ... you will not be disappointed !!
The story line is very well put together ... It's Even Dubbed In English ( Two Thumbs Way Up!! ) .... The fight scenes are choreographed b-e-autifly !!
Most... If not all the combat / fight scenes are just simply BRUTAL ! They are realistic .. accurate and finely tuned ... with out having that A-Typical scenario of most Kung Fu movies of the characters jumping from a tree and effortlessly gliding 200 ft through the air graciously .. just to have that person's tip toe brisk the surface of a lake and then rocket off another 300 ft. Not to say that is a " bad thing" but ... I think it's great that they keep it realistic and down to earth about the story of a very humble man that is kind and peaceful ... yet still knows how kick major booty .. and chew bubble gum... WAIT... He ran out of gum before the opening scene !!
Enjoy It !
Best martial arts movie ever?
I have read a few reviews that make this claim and I did not quite believe it. It is, perhaps, worth mentioning that my top martial arts movies ever involved Bruce Lee, but this surpasses them easily. It is well-produced, charming, and the fights are choreographed very well - almost to the extent that they do not look choreographed. In this genre, it is almost impossible to find a movie that does not contain stupid, over-dramatic dialogue and "superman" fighting and this movie is the exception. Is it the best martial arts movie ever? Quite possibly, but it is also a fantastic biography of one of Wing Chun's most amazing practitioners/teachers. This is recommended to the highest degree possible.
A must see for any martial arts fan -- Awesome!
I would give 5 stars if this wasn't dubbed. I'd rather have subtitles and the beautiful orginal language.
Great action, great story, great man! Must watch
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- $9.99
- Genre: Action & Adventure
- Released: 2010
- © 2008 Mandarin Films Distribution Co., LTD
