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Ip Man

Play trailer Poster for Ip Man R,  2008,  1h 46m,  Action/ Biography/ History/ Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 86% 29 Reviews Tomatometer 93% 25,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
86% Tomatometer 29 Reviews 93% Popcornmeter 25,000+ Ratings
The life story of Yip Man, the first person to teach the Chinese martial art of Wing Chun.
Ip Man

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Critics Consensus

At once beholden to the established conventions of the genre and delightfully subversive of them, Ip Man is one of the most exciting -- and refreshingly character-driven -- martial arts films in years.

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G. Allen Johnson San Francisco Chronicle Oct 28, 2010
3/4
A period piece filmed on obvious but eye-pleasing studio sets with wall-to-wall kung fu and a simplistic, philosophical message. Go to Full Review
Joseph Jon Lanthier Slant Magazine Oct 7, 2010
3/4
An explosive exercise in bare-knuckled myth-biography. Go to Full Review
Simon Abrams New York Press Oct 6, 2010
It remains an inexplicable, contextless bit of kung fu historicosploitation -- albeit a very satisfying one. Go to Full Review
Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand Aug 19, 2023
It’s all quite conventional... and nonetheless rousing. Yen, a master martial artist who learned Wing Chun for the role, is a model of martial grace and physical control... Go to Full Review
Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse Jul 24, 2022
7.5/10
“Ip Man” is a truly great film, a masterpiece of the genre, and a true classic of HK cinema. Go to Full Review
Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Nov 28, 2020
7/10
A superbly action-oriented kung fu epic. Go to Full Review
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Kylo S Feb 25, 2019 I enjoyed that movie a lot and I've watched it multiple times. Donnie Yen is my favorite martial artist actor. In this movie the fight scenes respect the traditional Wing Chun fighting style and Donnie execution is flawless. Donnie does Ip Man justice in a very humble way. See more
Dec 20, 2018 Incredible martial arts. Donnie yen fits the role perfectly. Story is top notch. 83%
Abraham L Nov 2, 2018 Amazing movie. If you like the art of how plots and screen play in movies are created....this is how a simple story can be so compelling. Its excellent! See more
Draco G Oct 6, 2018 After the Japanese invasion, Ip Man takes a dark turn and becomes something truly riveting in its retelling of a true story. The film's supposed lack of structure in pacing and focus was not a concern to me. However, it may be unremarkable when it comes to displaying a compelling narrative with meaningful characters (due to the lack of contextual depth), but it is still very enjoyable for its slick camerawork and prominent use of lighting, saturation, and magnificent set design to convey its atmosphere. Also incredible is the action choreography, the potency of its occasional drama, and the delivery of its messages that heighten its few incredibly gratifying fight scenes. All in all, this is an enthralling martial arts movie that is significantly elevated by its character-driven plot and exciting fight scenes accompanied by the film's impeccable cinematography, sweeping score, excellent production design, and amazing choreography. See more
Ron S Oct 5, 2018 Reeeeeallllyyyyy good, spot on martial arts by Donnie Yen. Only problem is that it's way over the top and propagandistic ... as film ... pretty good. See more
George M Jun 17, 2018 There are some Chinese patriotism at play in the film in lieu of history to be sure. But it's a damn good film.
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Movie Info

Synopsis The life story of Yip Man, the first person to teach the Chinese martial art of Wing Chun.
Director
Wilson Yip
Screenwriter
Edmond Wong
Production Co
Beijing ShengShi HuaRei Film Investment & Management Co., China Film Co-Production Corporation, Shanghai Film Group, Mandarin Films
Rating
R (Violence)
Genre
Action, Biography, History, Drama
Original Language
Chinese
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 26, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA)
$2.7M
Runtime
1h 46m
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