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Yip Man (2008) 8.1
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8.1/10 from 71,518 users
Metascore: 59/100
Reviews: 109 user | 85 critic | 9 from Metacritic.com A semi-biographical account of Yip Man, the first martial arts master to teach the Chinese martial art of Wing Chun. Director:Wilson Yip |
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Cast
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Chow Ching-Chuen
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Ka Tung Lam | ... |
Captain Lei Chiu
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Jin Shan Zhao /
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Cheung Wing-Sing
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Yu Xing | ... |
Master Zealot Lam
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Master Lau
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Sa Dam Yun
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Li Chak | ... |
Yip Chun
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Xu Chuan-Jian | ... |
Cotton Mill Worker
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Shi De-Qiang | ... |
Southern master
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In 1935 in Foshan, south China, there are martial arts schools on every street corner. Ip Man is the undisputed martial arts champion, yet he has not devoted himself to teaching. Despite this, it seems that all the kung fu masters of the city are eager to fight him to improve their reputation. Written by Riccardo Amadori
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Mentor of iconic legend Bruce Lee See more »Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
12 December 2008 (China) See more »Also Known As:
Grandmaster Yip Man See more »Company Credits
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Beijing ShengShi HuaRei Film Investment & Management Co., China Film Co-Production Corporation, Mandarin Films Distribution Co. See more »
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Trivia
Although it's the first film centering around Yip Man, the idea of doing a Yip Man biopic have been conceived for as long as 30 years. Donnie Yen was actually slated to play Yip Man in the supposed first biopic that was about to go into production in 1997. The film would've also featured Stephen Chow playing an adult Bruce Lee. However, only one day of shooting took place before the project was canceled. See more »Goofs
In the bedroom, when Yip Man is reading, there is a modern lamp made of matte metal. See more »Quotes
Ip Man: [Facing the Northerner Ip Man adopts his combat stance with an unsettling mixture of mettle and serenity] Wing Chun, Ip Man.See more »
Forget "Flashpoint". "Ip Man" shows Donnie Yen at his brutal best. Telling the story of Yip Man, the man believed to have popularized the martial art of Wing Chun, before and mostly during the Sino-Japanese war.
Yen caught my attention after seeing him in "SPL". Then in "Flashpoint", I was stunned by his moves, and thought he was the next Jet Li. Well, after this I think he may very well be the next Bruce Lee. I mean it! Not only injecting humanity and superb characterization, Yen also demonstrates his brutality when it comes to fighting. And boy, it does not get more brutal than this! Seriously, Yen's fists move like machine gun bullets. And he makes sure that his opponents are down for the count... at their expense, and our enjoyment. Definitely Yen at his bruising best.
Other actors worth mentioning, Simon Yam and Hiroyuki Ikeuchi as Ip Man's business partner/friend and the Japanese General respectively. The former portrays Ip Man's comrade with heart, while the latter performs with steely resolve and honor. This is a film that is not just made with action, but a good story as well.
The fight scenes here are arguably Yen's best so far, and the best in over a decade. People are getting beaten, martial arts duels are taking place, and blood is spilled. This is not an action movie, it's a kung fu movie. And it shows. Legendary kung fu star Sammo Hung brilliantly choreographs the fight scenes to perfection, and it looks like he's not going to slow down any time soon. The direction by Wilson Yip is slick and gripping as always, and he also gives the film a nice sepia tone to give feeling to the film.
In short, great. This is a must-see for kung fu film fans to get their adrenal glands pumping. It's one of the best kung fu films of the decade. See it if you have the chance.
Overall: 7/10