This is a very traditional martial arts film, but is far from bland. The sheer mastery of Yen's craft is enough to carry the movie, but we're too offered an emotional story and a very strong root-for-the-underdog situation.
This is some of the most fun I've had watching a movie in a long time.
This review of Ip Man (2008) was written by Jeremy B on 31 Dec 2011.
Ip Man has generally received very positive reviews.
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