An untouchable classic, "Ip Man" is a glorious and evocative biopic of the man who defied an empire, pioneered the world's most explosive fighting art, and went on to mentor Bruce Lee- the greatest martial arts icon of all time.
Internet Provider Man? Try Ip Man (Donnie Yen); legendary Chinese martial arts master who taught Bruce Lee. Set just prior to and during the Japanese occupation of China (1937-45) 'Ip Man' is similar in tone to 'Fist Of Fury' in that Japanese forces are depicted as absolute cads and bounders whilst the noble Chinaman (with the exception of the odd rouge or collaborator) defends his motherland with honour, dignity and courage. Sino-Nipponese history aside, 'Ip Man' delivers the goods on action with one balletic and brutal fight sequence after another. Story beginning to drag? Sit tight, for someone's bound to get his head kicked in any second now. The real Ip Man was, by all accounts, one of the most genteel, unassuming and humble teachers in all Foshan; Man even thanks an opponent for "letting me win"! Wing Chun Kung Fu (Ip Man's style) Wushu and Karate are all equally good and look even better when matched against one another under the watchful eye of director Wilson Yip, fight choreographers Sammo Hung Kam-Bo and Tony Leung Siu Hung along with Sing-Pui O's impressive cinematography. Which poignantly captures both the prosperity and financial decline of Mann's household pre and post invasion.
Donnie Yen is the best he's been since 'The Empress And The Warriors' whilst 'Ip Man' is up there with 'Seven Swords', 'New Dragon Gate Inn' and 'Hero'. An engaging, well paced story that promotes the virtues of self-respect, family values and good manners without compromising on action, 'Ip Mann' is a triumph all round.
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play. 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.
Wilson Yip directs this action drama based on the young adulthood of renowned martial arts teacher Ip Man, purveyor of the art of Wing Chun to students including film star Bruce Lee. Set in 1930s Foshan, a Chinese town famed for its many martial arts schools, the film tells the story of Ip (Donnie Yen)'s growing reputation as a Wing Chun master against the backdrop of the Japanese invasion that robs him of his personal wealth and status.
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