ahar...@earthlink.net I've seen both parts of Ip Man and they are wonderful martial arts films of the classic 'old school' style you thought they didn't make anymore.
Thank goodness this style of kung-fu film does still exist! Another just as good homage to this genre is Gallants. Cheers! Amy Please do. On Sun, Aug 8, 2010 at 7:29 AM, Mr. Worf <hellomahog...@gmail.com> wrote: I'm checking out part 2 tomorrow. I will let you know how it is. On Sun, Aug 8, 2010 at 3:32 AM, Martin Baxter <martinbaxt...@gmail.com> wrote: Had to google it, Mr Worf, because it sounded familiar. I have seen this one, and share your enthusiasm for it, as well as recommending it to one and all. On Sun, Aug 8, 2010 at 5:16 AM, Mr. Worf <hellomahog...@gmail.com> wrote: Movie Review – Ip Man The movie Ip Man (It sounds funny but they go by last name first in China) was a surprisingly well-made little martial art film. Partially based on Man Yip the Wing Chun master from Hong Kong, it follows his beginning from his life in a small town called Fo Shen in the mid 1930s. Fo Shen is famous for its “Southern” style Kung Fu and has several schools located in the heart of the city. Ip (Played by Donny Yen) is well known in the town for being the absolute best martial artist in the region, but he does not teach and has no students. Despite his lack of a school, he is heavily involved in the Kung Fu social scene and is often challenged by teachers attempting to make a name for themselves. This is totally against his wife’s wishes. So despite Ip’s daily training, and his prime skill his wife would much rather have him go into business with Ip’s brother a subdued businessman. Soon, a baddie from the north appears with several men. He asks for the location of the Kung Fu schools and challenges every teacher on the block. It is not long before he hears about Ip and sets out to finds him. There is much more to the movie that I will not give away, but I must say that this film is on par with the old styled kick/punch Kung Fu movies that were made over the years. Very little wire work and great action! I highly recommend it! There is a part 2 to this film that I will also be reviewing as well. Directed by: Wilson Yip Pros: Great believable Kung Fu action. It reminded me of so many Kung Fu films that I have watched over the years on a Saturday night. The historical subplot took me by surprise. Cons: It is a little slow in the middle of the film, but it is understandable because the film switches modes. In Cantonese, Chinese, and Japanese with English subtitles 4 out of 5 stars -- Celebrating 10 years of bringing diversity to perversity! Mahogany at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mahogany_pleasures_of_darkness/ -- "If all the world's a stage and we are merely players, who the bloody hell wrote the script?" -- Charles E Grant http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQUxw9aUVik -- Celebrating 10 years of bringing diversity to perversity! Mahogany at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mahogany_pleasures_of_darkness/ -- "If all the world's a stage and we are merely players, who the bloody hell wrote the script?" -- Charles E Grant http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQUxw9aUVik