Review of Ip Man (2008) by Mike D — 27 Aug 2011

I have to see more movies from this director and, of course, Ip Man 2...

This review of Ip Man (2008) was written by Mike D on 27 Aug 2011.

Ip Man has generally received very positive reviews.

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