The Grandmaster (Ip Man)

[arnisador]

[h=1]Wong Kar-wai Gives a ‘Grandmaster’ Class[/h]

His new film, “The Grandmaster,” a meditation on the legacy of kung fu master (and Bruce Lee trainer) Ip Man, has so far generated more than $55 million world-wide — Wong’s biggest box-office hit to date.

“The Grandmaster” stars Asian powerhouse actors Tony Leung and Zhang Ziyi as Ip Man and Gong Er — two kung fu greats who meet during the turbulent Republican era of China’s history. The film took Wong six years to plan and three more to film.

Sounds good to me! I just started Ip Man 2 and am finding him too lionized--a hagiography, as in the first film. I'd prefer a less exaggerated version of his life story rather than a standard kung fu film loosely based on his life. (Mind you, Ip Man 1 and 2 are still well above average for these types of films.) This sounds more serious (I hope).

Later, when Ip Man is in Hong Kong and meets a formidable opponent, he says it’s as rare as meeting a friend.



You’re very grateful to have someone that is an equal. Especially at the time, when they are in exile.

 

[TaiChiTJ]

I think this review is on target. Certainly chinese stylists will want to see it, be prepared for what they say here.

http://www.sfgate.com/movies/article/The-Grandmaster-review-A-letdown-4772405.php

 

[James Kovacich]

I saw this movie on Saturday and found it a bit boring and the subtitles didn't help either.

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[Steve]

The review was spot on. It's slow paced and a little hard to follow at times, but its also stylish and the martial arts choreography was stunning and beautiful.


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[TaiChiTJ]

It's slow paced and a little hard to follow at times, but its also stylish and the martial arts choreography was stunning and beautiful.

Agreed.

 

[Takai]

This is still on my list but, it certainly isn't near the top.

 

[arnisador]

I'll need to see it regardless!

 

[punisher73]

It was on my list to see, but alas is not being played in our local theaters.