


Behind every great martial artist lies a teacher. Ip Man, starring Donnie Yen, is the award-winning film adaptation about the life story of Ip Man, grandmaster of Wing Chun and mentor to legendary kung fu superstar Bruce Lee. Set in Fo Shan, China during the Sino-Japanese War, Ip Man vividly brings to life the brutality of the infamous Japanese occupation, where once proud men are forced to fight to the death for a precious bag of rice. Defined by courage and humility, Ip Man, whose fighting skills are revered all over China, rises to the fore front. Upon refusing to teach his martial arts to the invading Japanese soldiers, he is forced to fight for the honor of his country in a series of battles that will culminate in a kill-or-be-killed showdown with Japan's greatest fighter. Review: Hay-Yah - Great movie at a great price Review: One of the Best Martial Art Movies - I got around to finally seeing this and must say I've become a big Donnie Yen fan. The movie based on the real life Ip Man was done excellent and the fight scenes were second to none. It was a real treat to hear the various actors nd director for their take on the movie and working with each other. Two of those "behind the scenes' stood out and made me appreciate the movie even more... Donnie Yen had to learn the Wing Chun style of fighting from scratch.He was so thurough in research, studing and doing the Wing Chun moves that traditional practionist of Wing Chun were so impressed with his demostration in front of them they thought he had been doing it for years. He got all "108" moves done on the Wooden Wing Tsun Dummy right. Second was the actor who protrays the Kung Fu Japaneese General in the movie, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi didn't know much of actual Martial Art like Kung Fu and Wing Chun. He does hold a Black Belt in Judo I guess I'll snag Ip Man 2 after seeing this one...well worth it for any martial art movie fan.

| ASIN | B0BCX1JS7C |
| Actors | Donnie Yen, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi, Lam Ka-tung, Simon Yam, Xiong Dai Lin |
| Best Sellers Rank | #9,081 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #1,433 in Action & Adventure Blu-ray Discs |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (2,741) |
| Director | Wilson Yip |
| Dubbed: | English, Spanish |
| MPAA rating | R (Restricted) |
| Media Format | Subtitled, Widescreen |
| Number of discs | 2 |
| Product Dimensions | 7 x 5 x 0.5 inches; 8.32 ounces |
| Release date | November 29, 2022 |
| Run time | 1 hour and 47 minutes |
| Studio | Well Go Usa |
L**R
Hay-Yah
Great movie at a great price
K**S
One of the Best Martial Art Movies
I got around to finally seeing this and must say I've become a big Donnie Yen fan. The movie based on the real life Ip Man was done excellent and the fight scenes were second to none. It was a real treat to hear the various actors nd director for their take on the movie and working with each other. Two of those "behind the scenes' stood out and made me appreciate the movie even more... Donnie Yen had to learn the Wing Chun style of fighting from scratch.He was so thurough in research, studing and doing the Wing Chun moves that traditional practionist of Wing Chun were so impressed with his demostration in front of them they thought he had been doing it for years. He got all "108" moves done on the Wooden Wing Tsun Dummy right. Second was the actor who protrays the Kung Fu Japaneese General in the movie, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi didn't know much of actual Martial Art like Kung Fu and Wing Chun. He does hold a Black Belt in Judo I guess I'll snag Ip Man 2 after seeing this one...well worth it for any martial art movie fan.
V**O
Awesome Movie!
A lot of us have never really heard of Master IP until this movie came out. This is one of the best true to life martial arts movie ever made. Started from the time before World War II. Before the Japanese invasion there was Master IP. He was a well known good martial arts fighter and a good man who loved to help his people in need. Although he never had a martial arts school people knew how good he was and he was the best at it. He was modest to the core a really nice guy that cared for his family and respected his wife fully. In china in the old times in order for a master to start a school for martial arts they had to fight the best to make their name known so students will sign up at their school. if the masters wanted to make a name for themself they had to fight the best. And in master IPs town he was the best so they had to test him if they could really defeat his style. In order for IP not to embarrass the losers he always asked them to fight inside his home so no one can find out who won or lost or how bad the oponent can get beatten. then the Japanese invasion came. You will have to watch the movie and then you'll know how it used to be in China when they were invaded in WW II.
M**S
Ip Man: Almost Perfect
Donnie Yen blew me away with his performance in this movie. I am a huge fan of Yen's and although his acting skills in previous movies have never jumped to the top of the list of what I love about him, they are on full display here. For most of us that crave Martial Arts action in movies, we have to lower our expectation of plot and character development, and we know there probably isn't going to be an award winning dramatic performance by the guy going around kicking people's you know what. There are a few exceptions to this and Ip Man is without a doubt one of those. I didn't know much about the real story of Ip Man so I can't say too much about the historical accuracy of this movie. I can guess that some creative license was taken but in the end I wasn't watching this looking for a documentary. What we do get is brilliant acting, awesome fight choreography, character development, and a very moving story. This is easily my favorite martial arts movie moving Jet Li's Fearless into spot #2.
K**C
Great Price and Quality!
The case is the standard plastic case and card stock sleeve. This doesn’t come with a digital code but with the Blu-ray! Looked great in 4K. Great cinematic experience! I got this for only 10 bucks ant the time and it was well worth the price. Considering I’ve already seen this one before! Even if you have not watched this before it’s worth buying for a first time viewer!
T**8
Donnie Yen gives an awesome performance
Ip Man is a 'biopic' but - from the little I have read - it's probably only loosely based on its subject's actual life. Played by Donnie Yen (also seen in Seven Swords), Ip Man is a supremely talented martial artist who lives peacefully in Fo Shan, a place renowned for its martial artists. The Japanese invasion of China during WWII destroys his idyllic existence. Master Ip and everyone around him are suddenly poor and life becomes a brutal struggle for existence. In the movie, the former Fo Shan masters have to resort to going to a 'fight club' in order to earn bags of rice to stay alive. The film does a very good job of conveying the harsh existence of the time. In the title role, Donnie Yen's serene presence works very well. I've noticed in all of his films that he has this calm but powerful vibe emanating from him. It makes him a great choice to play a martial arts master. However, he is also able to convey deep emotion just by very subtle things he does with his face or posture. For instance, when he smiles, it's so rare that it takes on major importance. When he calls the translator Li a traitor, there's a sudden hardness in his face that's just a shade different from his usual stoicism, but it's enough and it tells you everything you need to know. I found myself just watching him very closely because of this, and his performance rewarded the attention. Admittedly, the plot of Ip Man is rather thin. There are several characters with arcs of one sort or another, but the movie ends up focused mostly on the horrors of life under the Japanese occupation as opposed to any deep insight into Master Ip or his philosophy (though there is certainly some of that to be found here). One big plus to this was that it left room for a lot of martial arts sequences to be smoothly woven into the story. On the downside the focus on the occupation - especially through the dingy, depressing light in which these scenes are filmed - rendered Ip Man a bit cold and soulless at times. I feel like a good martial arts movie, even one dealing with dark or tragic subjects, should still reflect the spirit of the martial arts (which is not about darkness or post-modern angst). While the movie clearly wants to convey the horrors of occupation, I think it would have been a better move (and more poignant) to rely upon the actors and characters to get this across. For example, the scene where Master Ip confesses to his wife how useless he feels was extremely touching, as was the scene when Yuan opens the mysterious tin box his brother had been searching for. The desperation of the millworkers and that of the bandits who blackmail them was also compelling, but this conflict really didn't go anywhere specific. Overall, I liked Ip Man and found it very moving, and I guess I'm picking at it because it's good enough to merit that kind of dissection. Most importantly, the martial arts sequences in Ip Man are very good. Much of the close-in fighting is especially tight and furious (and from what I understand the Wing Chun form is more about fighting at close range). Master Ip and Master Liu (another of the former Fo Shan masters) both had moves that make you want to reach for the rewind button. There was also great work from the actor who played the scruffy challenger from the north. A few less cuts would have enhanced the WOW! factor at times, and there is some unneeded use of wire fu. Not dissing wire fu in total, but the fact is that the best martial arts movies are the ones where you can best see the artists showing their skills with 'no strings attached' (that's why we watch!). So if you have good artists in the movie, it should be used sparingly. That said, Ip Man definitely delivers plenty of good martial arts, as well as a great performance from Donnie Yen and very moving story. Excellent movie!
A**O
Perfetto!
J**R
La película llegó a tiempo y en buen estado. La película es una referencia para las películas de acció y artes marciales, basada en capítulos de la vida de IP Man cuenta su historia ante la ocupación japonesa, muy buenas coreógrafias, y el actor Donnie Yen es genial.
M**N
Rarement été aussi impressionné par un film de ce genre. Un pur chef d'oeuvre, des combats exceptionnel, et une histoire par lequel nous sommes frappés. Au début du film, je me suis dit "oui c'est comme le reste de ce genre, des combats, des combats...." Et plus le film avance, Plus c'est impressionnant, le charisme des acteurs est bien là (Donnie Yen est juste parfait), Ip Man, figure réelle du kung fu (et maitre, notamment, de Bruce Lee) sert ici avant tout la légende nationale chinoise, concentrant dans un hagiographie fictive toute la dignité, la bravoure et le sens inné de la résistance que le pays voudrait laisser de cette période d’humiliation. Si la gravité de la reconstitution historique est assez attendue, son interaction avec la solennité des combats fait sens : la lenteur de leur mise en place, la tension générée pour y parvenir construisent avec maîtrise la récompense des scènes de bravoure. Dans la Chine des années 30, le maître Ip Man suscite l’admiration de tous ; il est la référence absolue des écoles de kung-fu de la ville de Foshan. Humble et généreux, sifu (« maître ») préfère toutefois se consacrer à une vie paisible et néglige de transmettre son savoir. Il répond poliment aux duels et met tranquillement ses adversaires au tapis, sans effort et avec classe. Avec l’arrivée des Japonais et la terrible occupation marquée par les privations et les humiliations, Ip Man doit travailler pour nourrir sa famille. C’est alors une période de questionnement et de remise en cause, mais aussi l’occasion de mettre son art à l’œuvre. Car c’est bien là que tout se joue : dès les premiers affrontements, le talent de l’équipe saute aux yeux. La précision des chorégraphies, la gestion chirurgicale du son, élément essentiel au rendu des combats, l’harmonie des prises de vue concourent à offrir les plus belles performances. Le ralenti, toujours délicat à gérer pour trouver un point d’équilibre, souligne habilement la gestuelle, notamment dans cette façon par laquelle les tiges de bois lissent les étoffent de l’adversaire. La variété des décors (une école, un salon dans lequel on a interdiction d’abimer le mobilier, un tatami obscur symbolisant l’emprisonnement des occupés, une manufacture de coton, et la scène finale offerte à la foule des opprimés) est exploitée avec intelligence, sans fioritures, avec le souci constant de magnifier la figure centrale. Librement inspiré de la vie du grand maître éponyme, le film fabrique une légende dorée qui ne retient subjectivement que les ingrédients qui établissent les héros dignes des films de kung-fu. Sans faille et sans reproche, le personnage est paré de vertus pour se battre avec la quiétude et la conscience sereine. L’histoire montre une réalité un peu plus tourmentée. C’est le danger de ces biographies qui prêchent dans un contexte fidèle et exact, mais détournent la vérité sur des points précis. En l’occurrence la vie et l’œuvre de ce maître de kung-fu. Car la reconstitution de l’époque est on ne peut plus soignée : quelques rues de Shanghai ont servi à recréer le Foshan des années 1930 et l’entreprise de coton, importante dans le récit, a été entièrement construite pour les besoins du tournage, à partir d’un vieil entrepôt. Les scènes de rue comme les intérieurs, des costumes aux véhicules en passant par les enseignes publicitaires ou le mobilier, tout est remarquablement restitué. Pour gagner en authenticité, le plus vieux fils de Ip Man a servi de consultant sur le plateau, et l’ambiance historique est rehaussée par une photographie soignée, avec une agréable patine comme sur les clichés jaunis des vieux albums. S’ajoute la véracité de la base du scénario, un point de départ original et excellent : Ip Man était en effet un maître incontesté du Wing Chun, art martial du Sud de la Chine vieux de plus de trois siècles ; il aurait refusé d’enseigner ses techniques aux Japonais et il s’est bel et bien enfui à Hong Kong en 1949. Pour le reste, tout n’est que phantasme pour alimenter le mythe. Sur le fond, on pourrait presque parler de propagande. Le conflit sino-japonais est encore douloureux dans les mémoires. Tout comme dans le cinéma occidental, où l’Allemand est resté l’affreux de service pendant quelques décennies, le Japonais est encore bien mal loti dans la culture historique chinoise. C’est donc un violent réquisitoire contre l’occupation, qu’il est difficile de blâmer au regard de la réelle dureté des faits. C’est aussi et surtout, une très belle galerie de personnages, qui renforce l’immersion culturelle et le réalisme de ce film. Simon Yam incarne l’image de cette Chine qui s’occidentalise en faisant fortune avec le commerce européen, c’est particulièrement pertinent dans le Foshan des années 1930. La belle Lynn Hung obtient le rôle de la compagne de Ip Man. Elle est réservée, pudique, Elle fait preuve d'une sensualité agréable... On retrouve aussi Siu-Wong Fan dans le rôle de la vraie brute ! Sa boxe du Nord viennent défier tous les maîtres qu'elle abrite. Le film s'attache au personnage, présente son art, dépeignant Ip Man comme un homme sage, attentionné avec sa famille, et modeste. Alors qu'il est reconnu et respecté de tous comme étant discret et faisant peu d'étalage de son talent, il est poussé à sauver l'honneur de la ville lorsque ces pestes de chinois du Nord débarquent pour égratigner la boxe du sud ! Au même moment, le Japon envahi la Chine.. Complet gris et chapeau mou, son personnage est un peu fade à côté de tant d’action, mais son rôle est intéressant. Gordon Lam est également très bon dans son rôle de policier en manque d’autorité qui devient collaborationniste pour les Nippons, avec un mélange de fierté pour son maigre pouvoir et de frustration nationaliste. «Lust, Caution» a abordé récemment ce genre de personnage peu glorieux ; il est étonnant de voir au cinéma cette forme d’autocritique sur le collaborationnisme. Enfin, les bandits du Nord qui rivalisent avec le maître et reviennent semer la pagaille à plusieurs reprises, n’ont pas un rôle anodin. Ils symbolisent l’anarchie de la Chine, embourbée dans les guerres civiles après la chute de l’Empire. Il est d’ailleurs plus intéressant (comme toujours) de voir le film en version originale, pour s’amuser des contrastes entre le cantonais et le mandarin… Au-delà de ces considérations historiques et culturelles, Ip Man est aussi (et surtout !) un film de kung-fu. Et à ce titre, il se place bien haut parmi les productions de ces dernières années. C’est une excellente réussite qui réunit tous les ingrédients classiques de ce genre cinématographique : un brin d’humour potache, de la tension mélodramatique, et des combats sous toutes les formes (épée, bâton, main nue, etc.). Le spectacle est d’ailleurs fort peu novateur dans l’ordre des joutes, avec une gradation très linéaire. La présence de l’occupant japonais est en revanche l’occasion de changer d’ambiance et de se confronter à de nouveaux styles. Hioyuki Ikeuchi incarne le général Miura, savoureux monument de férocité intériorisée, de rage contenue, le genre de méchant avec de l’honneur qui inspire le respect… une pointure évidemment à la hauteur de Ip Man. Au passage, (Mention spéciale au pari tenu par Ip Man d'affronter 10 Japonais à la fois dans des séquences d'échanges Kung-fu vs Karate d'anthologie !) Tout simplement, la réussite de ce film c’est Ip Man lui-même. Créer un vrai héros de cinéma, attachant et charismatique, n’est pas chose aisée. Donnie Yen signe une performance impeccable dans sa quatrième collaboration avec Wilson Yip. Il combat avec nonchalance, avec la maîtrise impassible de celui qui n’a plus rien à prouver. Ip Man est fascinant parce que Donnie Yen lui donne toute sa puissance dans une clairvoyante économie de gestes et de paroles. Il façonne un héros qui trotte longtemps dans l’esprit après que la lumière de la salle se rallume : c’est un signe qui ne trompe pas. Un niveau dans les chorégraphies presque jamais atteint, Un vrai coup de cœur, le must du genre ! Recommandation pour tout le monde. Et à la fin du film le petit Bruce Lee débarque chez Ip Man... Tout le monde connaît la suite !
J**O
If you are a fan of Bruce Lee, then you must see this film. If you are a fan for martial arts, then you definitely must see it as well. This is definitely one of the best kung fu movies to hit the theater in years!! The action in the movie is awesome, the fighting is very realistic and showcases the fighting method of Wing Chun and it's superior combat system. The story of Ip Man, though based on the historical person of Ip Man, it's storyline is not found in history, it is at best a historical fiction. However, this does not take away from the storyline and Donnie Yen portrays the character very well. There is a very strong nationalism undertone to the story about the Chinese uniting against the Japanese invaders in the era of WWII. This film shows how one man, Ip Man fought to inspire the Chinese people to fight against the Japanese. The movie features many great fight scenes all were extremely memorable. This is definitely a great film worth every penny and the extras on the 2-Disc collection gives you a better insight in how the movie was made!! I own the DVD and Blue-Ray of this film. 5 STARS!!
P**E
Same as first movie
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