It is so fast - much of that a direct credit to Yen’s ability - and yet there is no skimping on impact. The fight choreography in Ip Man is outstanding.
But be not deceived by his humble demeanor, Donnie Yen - as Ip Man - will beat you into a coma with his bare hands. While, granted, a Chinese production of the Ip Man story is not going to allow its beloved hero to be portrayed as a reprehensible scallywag, Yen still brings a beautiful regality to the part.
He plays the part with such grace, humility and empathy that it’s impossible not to love him. He is a symbol of national pride and strength, and this film beautifully canonizes his legend.ĭonnie Yen is sensational in the title role. When Japan occupied China during WWII, Ip Man refused to bow to its oppressive will and rejected demands that he teach the soldiers his techniques. To the Chinese people, he is a celebrated hero. Ip Man is based on the true story of Ki Man, a martial arts master skilled in the art of Wing Chun style. It was the last film of the event and didn’t start until dawn, but it effectively woke us all right the hell up. I first saw this film in August 2009 at Cinemapocalypse, a 24-hour film festival at the Alamo Drafthouse. Such is the case with Ip Man, a film recently added to the Netflix Watch Instantly selection. However, this means that when a martial arts film does strike my fancy, it is likely to be twice as fantastic. I don’t mean to sound pretentious, as I do not count myself among the connoisseurs.
For those without the palate for them, martial arts films can seem a dime a dozen.
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