chi_town_fed
This is one of the, if not the greatest martial arts films ever made. The casting, writing, choreography, and story line are all in sync. I was in awe with this movie when I first watched it and have watched it several times since. That said, I feel it dragged on a bit too long but it is still an astounding film. I think I went through every emotion at my disposal watching this film, which says a lot about the writers, actors, and directors. What a ride!!!"Karate flicks" have been around for decades. Bruce Lee transformed "Karate flicks" into a global phenomenon. His influence on-screen opened the floodgates of respect for the Asian culture and made Martial Arts mainstream around the entire globe. This amazing film is the product of Bruce Lee's achievements. In it, Donnie Yen does not disappoint!!!Donnie Yen's skills are beyond belief yet so believable. His demeanor brings a level of civility, humility, love, and courage that is unmatched. Almost everything in this movie is just right at every moment in the film with one or two exceptions. The hero is heroic without being over-bearing. He is powerful yet gentle.The wife is simply drop dead gorgeous. She was cast well and played her part. I enjoyed her various scenes and enjoyed her expressions such as her look of "Boys will be boys even when they are grown men". When she was ticked-off her husband knew it and had that "uh-oh" look on his face. She basically kept her hero husband in check. When things got rough, she was the glue that held the family together. This film captured many nuances without going off track which is simply amazing.I love true martial arts, always have. Ip Man's character is the embodiment of what martial arts is to its core. There never will be a perfect film. When it comes to a film about martial arts and more, Ip Man is as good as it gets. They are not running up walls and jumping 100 feet into the air on top of trees. The speed and agility displayed in this film without all of that stuff is incredible.I deduct one star for a somewhat clumsy sub-plot that was added but did not add to the movie and only served to make the film longer than needed.
Elizabeth M
Ip Man was empowering, entertaining, epic, and heartfelt. Master Ip portrayed a humble man whose affluence did not ruin his kind character. A family man, Ip impressed me with his desire to fight for his country, referring to himself as a simple "Chinese man" when asked his name by the Japanese general. He was also steadfast in the fight for his family, including his wife and son, but also including all of the Chinese people. Master Ip never raised a fist except in defense and responded to insults with calm confidence and poise. Ip Man impressed me with his peaceful demeanor in spite of terrifying circumstances such as war, violence, and carnage. He showed the beauty of family while inspiring viewers with a passion to fight for what you know to be good, true, and beautiful. He was careful to respect all men, never taking his anger out on others, in true Confucian spirit, but rather asserting his opinion in a dignified and mature manner. Ip Man serves as a role model for young adults, in being neither passive nor over-aggressive in arguments, but instead maintaining a necessary assertiveness in every encounter. Ip Man's humility continued when he taught the Chinese people Kung Fu so that they would be strong in the fight against Japanese soldiers and Chinese gangs. His selflessness and passion are honorable. I find Ip Man's role believable and something to reach for in my own life. Which of Ip Man's characteristics did you find most honorable? The target audience for this film is young adults who are looking for inspiration and parents who wish to teach their children about a man who fought for the good of his people. His acting was up to par, allowing this movie to be displayed in a skillful, yet modest way. The story was told in such a captivating and compelling way that I was on the edge of my seat, cheering for Ip Man to win! The movie locked me in from the start, making me feel as though I was at the scene of action, feeling the weight of the oppression overshadowing the Chinese people. Yet, the story was still simple, focusing on a small town man with a big heart. In this movie, Ip Man's actions speak very loudly because of his down-to-earth personality and calm character. The resolution of the movie was successful in bringing hope to viewers by explaining Ip Man's mission in spreading the art of Kung Fu all across China. Ip Man encouraged me to be fearless in my pursuit of the good, even to the point of injury, poverty, and death. This movie inspires me to branch out, take action, and fight for the truth using my talents, in my case, music to unite people together for the sake of beauty, truth, hope, kindness and goodness. This movie is a key example of inspiration, focusing on themes such as bringing hope in the midst of terrible circumstances and defense for the ones we love, since we are all God's beautiful children. If watching this movie with a younger audience, it is important to discuss the themes and plot of the film. This enables viewers to focus on the positives of the story, rather than the desolation and hopelessness that the people felt in the story. Ip Man is an example of a movie that is not a waste of time. It is not a movie used to take time that could be spent more productively. The movie accurately portrayed the terror of evil while being sure to glorify the good. The villains in the story caused viewers to cringe at their violent and abusive actions, they who devalued the character of men and women in China. Viewers were horrified at their cruel, harsh, and terrible behavior. Meanwhile, Ip Man's upstanding character is valued, making him the hero of the China! What do you think is the most important theme of Ip Man? Why was Ip Man such an attractive character? Can anyone relate to what Ip Man had to accomplish? This movie gave me a greater appreciation for the art of Kung Fu. Who else was inspired to take action for the people we love the most? So, in conclusion… -Ip Man is successful in fostering community and showcasing the importance of defending ourselves, our family, and our country. Don't you think defending our loved ones is one of the most important goals of all? -The character Ip Man is an exemplar of virtue, especially in humility. Why do we love Ip Man? -This movie encourages selflessness and hope even in the midst of tribulation. He teaches us how to suffer for the sake of good. Has anyone here experienced suffering for the sake of the good? PS There are three more Ip Man movies but remember that it is important to take a break for special time with family and friends, even taking the time to discuss the plot of the movie. It is important to balance our time with movies so that we can take some time in the real world and also be able to contemplate the themes of the storyline. I recommend this movie to all those who are searching for an inspirational, hope-filled and fun movie for young adults and adults.
lilopez
The fighting is really good. They were different and showed of many fighters and not just Ip, even though he was the best. I have been saying the name of this movie wrong for a long time and did not realize it until I watched the movie. I thought it was I.P. Man but it is Ip Man. I also liked how they added extra information like how Bruce Lee was a student of Master Ip. On the other hand, some thing that confused me was at the beginning of the movie Ip had a lot of money and even gave his brother a lone, but he never had a job. No one in the family seemed to have a job but they were living very comfortably. There also was not that many women. There was Ip's wife and a few factory workers, but not much else. I would have liked to see more women and the roles they might have played
