Review of The Grandmaster (2013) by Kevin R — 17 Dec 2014
If life has four seasons, we went from spring straight to winter.
Ip Man is a well to do martial artists in China during a time where martial arts styles causes rivalries and everyone wants to be the best. The local brothels often showcase fights between masters and games of all kinds. Ip Man is a legend in this arena until Japan invades, his country is thrown into turmoil, and his family is on the streets. After losing two children and struggling to find work, Ip Man fights for his life just for the opportunity to be a martial arts teacher. Can Ip Man fight long enough to make a living or will this lifestyle eventually catch up with him?
"In the world of martial arts, there is no place for you.".
Kar Wai Wong, director of In the Mood for Love, 2046, My Blueberry Nights, Fallen Angels, As Tears Go By, and Happy Together, delivers The Grandmaster. The storyline for this picture is interesting and fun to follow but not as action packed and well paced as the Donnie Yen Ip Man. The acting in this is elegant and very smooth. The cast includes Tony Chiu, Cung Le, and Song Hye-kyo.
"I lose myself in my passions.".
I grabbed this blu ray because Kar Wai Wong is one of my all time favorites. This is just okay and not as good as I hoped. I did like the unique pace and smooth nature of the film. But the action was too choreographed and not as gripping as Ip Man. Overall, I enjoyed this film but thought it was just okay.
"Enter a prince exit a pauper.".
Grade: C+/B-.
This review of The Grandmaster (2013) was written by Kevin R on 17 Dec 2014.
The Grandmaster has generally received positive reviews.
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