Review of Ip Man 2 (2010) by Robinsnest — 28 Feb 2012

I very much liked Ip Man giving it an 8. The mystique surrounding this melodrama of a real figure drew me into the character. IM2 focuses more in depth on IM's assimilating to his new life. The story with the corruption of the police by the British was hokey and predictable.

While I enjoyed the fight scenes there were too many and always the same, save for the final fight, which reminded me of Rocky. The eastern vs western match did not distinguish the styles and why one might be better than the other.

There was nothing surprising, none of the characters did anything but what I expected. Overall I was disappointed.