A semi-biographical account of Yip Man, the first martial arts master to teach the Chinese martial art of Wing Chun. The film focuses on events surrounding Ip that took place in the city of Foshan between the 1930s to 1940s during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Directed by Wilson Yip, the film stars Donnie Yen in the lead role, and features fight choreography by Sammo Hung.
| Original Title | 葉問 |
| Year | 2008 |
| Country | China, Hong Kong |
| Genre | Drama, Action, History |
| Director | Wilson Yip |
| Runtime | 106 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.8/10 (4054 votes) |
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Momentum is sustained from first scene to last. The director knows how to give the viewer breathing room without losing tension — and that's valuable in the genre.
Watches in one breath. Plot logic is secondary — what matters here is movement and rhythm, and that's all in order.
For genre fans — essential viewing. For those looking for something deeper — possibly not the film.
Director: Wilson Yip
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Viewing atmosphere: Evening with friends, volume up. Talking during the film is acceptable.
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