Review of Ip Man (2008) by Tyler P — 13 Mar 2013

Un putain de film de Kun Fu avec des putains de chorégraphies, le tout enrobé d'une putain d'histoire. A voir.

This review of Ip Man (2008) was written by Tyler P on 13 Mar 2013.

Ip Man has generally received very positive reviews.

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Its boosted by superb fight choreography but it's to formulated to be anything more than slightly above average. Grade: C+…

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There are some Chinese patriotism at play in the film in lieu of history to be sure. But it's a damn good film…

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By Epicladysponge (1,102) on 27 Apr 2016

Energetic and generic, but doesn't make the fact that Ip Man can live up an Oh, an Ah, and a Yay! like enjoying the movie itself…

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By Daniel W (1,325) on 24 Apr 2017

All glory to China! Good story, anyway, and great fights…

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By Jamiemb (1) on 19 Apr 2017

Amazing film, great characters, felt deep and meaningful and I felt emotional which I don't usually feel with films, and the fights are great…

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By Brian Costello (333) for Common Sense Media (4,943) on 10 Sep 2018

Excellent martial arts biopic on man who trained Bruce Lee…

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It was an O.K. kung fu movie but the main guy was just flat and devoid of any real personality…

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