Review of Ip Man (2008) by Brett H — 26 Jan 2013

Refreshing and consistently entertaining, Donnie Yen brings the pain with super impressive choreography and brutal fight sequences. The 10-man showdown is definitely a highlight!

This review of Ip Man (2008) was written by Brett H on 26 Jan 2013.

Ip Man has generally received very positive reviews.

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