Review of The Grandmaster (2013) by Kevin W — 08 Dec 2014

Sad, informative part-biopic. If you don't mind subtitles and you like the Ip Man legend, it's worth a watch.

This review of The Grandmaster (2013) was written by Kevin W on 08 Dec 2014.

The Grandmaster has generally received positive reviews.

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It lacks focus and Wong Kar-Wai's direction is often obtrusive. But when he gets it right, it is a majestic sight to behold…

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Wong Kar Wai's latest film is by turns elegant and frustrating, beautiful and hard to track, sumptuous and spartan…

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