Some after thoughts after watching Ip Man 1 & 2.
Got to watch Ip Man and Ip Man 2 yesterday. Had initially heard the buzz about Ip Man, but had not got the chance to watch it previously. Thanks to the possibilities of the internet, I actually watched it online - streaming, and quite possibily, DVD-clear quality.
And I loved the show.
After watching it, I decided to go catch the latest installment at the theatres. Checked GV screenings, all good seats taken up. Not surprisingly, considering the hype the movie gets. And so, I booked for two tickets at EngWah @ Westmall. Watched with dearie.
Again. Great great show. I really like the cheoreography of the fighting scenes. And I thought Donnie Yen portrayed a more 'humane' side this time, getting hurt during the last fighting scene with the Western boxer.
I laughed out loud at some attempts to create a satire and mockery over the pompous and arrogant westerners in the show, and applauded the good Chinese philosophy and teachings - morals and values of Chinese tradition. Donnie Yen was just fantastic.
The show was part-documentary of Ip Man's legacy. And he was really a well respected man of his times. While the movie serves primarily to entertain with its action-packed fighting choreography, messages behind the movie never fail to be revealed every now and then.
After watching it, I almost thought that I could be a long lost disciple of Ip Man. And that I know the martial art - Wing Chun. HA!
Great movie. Highly recommended. 4.5/5.
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