Initially I wasn't so keen in watching this movie because I didn't know who exactly ip man was and what the story was about. But baby told me ip man is actually Bruce lee's coach, and it's a true story inspired movie, on top of that, the main actor was our idol Donnie Yen.
It turned out to be a terrific, inspiring, touching, exciting and thrilling movie. Both of us was so glad and satisfied that we went to watch this movie.
Till now my mind still cannot move on from the scenes when master ip heroically defend his wife from the baddies Japanese soldiers, to the time master ip fought with the Japanese general, and got shot in his shoulder after he won. Thank god he didn't die and managed to escape from Fo Shan to Hong kong to live a new life and fulfil his life long dreams.
I truely admire the way he respected his wife, and his calm character towards every situation. The sense of satisfaction you get from this movie is that it's not a legend or myth, it's about the true life story of a inspiring heroic man who has his own set of martial skills known as Yong Chin Quan.
This movie will definately be our all time favourites.
The movie is adapted from the life story of Ip Man, the grand master of the Wing Chun style of Kung Fu and Sifu (master) of legendary Kung Fu superstar Bruce Lee.
Ip Man - martial arts unyielding follower, whole-heartedly devotee to the free learning of Wushu. The fight to be top between the Wushu schools in the southern and northern regions of China did not stop him from goodwill matches with other practitioners. Nationalistic bad feelings and racial hatred did not lessen his respect for Japanese Kung Fu warriors. In a great era of hate and tragedies, Ip focused only on Wushu. His enthusiasm for martial arts saw led to devastating street fights with various elite practitioners.
To this date, neither movies nor publications about Ip Man exist. This movie is the first important record of the masters life. Ips persistent devotion to Wing Chun is a classic example of the love and respect for Wushu and the freedom and spirit it represents.
