A Disappointing Continuation

It really made me laugh, but for some moments I was tearing up because I could relate so much.

This movie feels like it was made purely to piss off people who want good shows

It’s sentimental, ridiculously long and only occasionally funny

The action is jaw dropping. The film is beautiful. The protagonist is compelling. But this movie kinda reminded me of Rocky IV...except this time the Russians were the Japanese. So it was really exceptional Chinese propaganda, but it was still kinda Chinese propaganda. That said, if someone told me they were interested in a martial arts film, I would not hesitate to recommend.

Ip Man was empowering, entertaining, epic, and heartfelt. Master Ip portrayed a humble man whose affluence did not ruin his kind character. A family man, Ip impressed me with his desire to fight for his country, referring to himself as a simple "Chinese man" when asked his name by the Japanese general. He was also steadfast in the fight for his family, including his wife and son, but also including all of the Chinese people. Master Ip never raised a fist except in defense and responded to insults with calm confidence and poise. Ip Man impressed me with his peaceful demeanor in spite of terrifying circumstances such as war, violence, and carnage. He showed the beauty of family while inspiring viewers with a passion to fight for what you know to be good, true, and beautiful. He was careful to respect all men, never taking his anger out on others, in true Confucian spirit, but rather asserting his opinion in a dignified and mature manner. Ip Man serves as a role model for young adults, in being neither passive nor over-aggressive in arguments, but instead maintaining a necessary assertiveness in every encounter. Ip Man's humility continued when he taught the Chinese people Kung Fu so that they would be strong in the fight against Japanese soldiers and Chinese gangs. His selflessness and passion are honorable. I find Ip Man's role believable and something to reach for in my own life. Which of Ip Man's characteristics did you find most honorable? The target audience for this film is young adults who are looking for inspiration and parents who wish to teach their children about a man who fought for the good of his people. His acting was up to par, allowing this movie to be displayed in a skillful, yet modest way. The story was told in such a captivating and compelling way that I was on the edge of my seat, cheering for Ip Man to win! The movie locked me in from the start, making me feel as though I was at the scene of action, feeling the weight of the oppression overshadowing the Chinese people. Yet, the story was still simple, focusing on a small town man with a big heart. In this movie, Ip Man's actions speak very loudly because of his down-to-earth personality and calm character. The resolution of the movie was successful in bringing hope to viewers by explaining Ip Man's mission in spreading the art of Kung Fu all across China. Ip Man encouraged me to be fearless in my pursuit of the good, even to the point of injury, poverty, and death. This movie inspires me to branch out, take action, and fight for the truth using my talents, in my case, music to unite people together for the sake of beauty, truth, hope, kindness and goodness. This movie is a key example of inspiration, focusing on themes such as bringing hope in the midst of terrible circumstances and defense for the ones we love, since we are all God's beautiful children. If watching this movie with a younger audience, it is important to discuss the themes and plot of the film. This enables viewers to focus on the positives of the story, rather than the desolation and hopelessness that the people felt in the story. Ip Man is an example of a movie that is not a waste of time. It is not a movie used to take time that could be spent more productively. The movie accurately portrayed the terror of evil while being sure to glorify the good. The villains in the story caused viewers to cringe at their violent and abusive actions, they who devalued the character of men and women in China. Viewers were horrified at their cruel, harsh, and terrible behavior. Meanwhile, Ip Man's upstanding character is valued, making him the hero of the China! What do you think is the most important theme of Ip Man? Why was Ip Man such an attractive character? Can anyone relate to what Ip Man had to accomplish? This movie gave me a greater appreciation for the art of Kung Fu. Who else was inspired to take action for the people we love the most? So, in conclusion… -Ip Man is successful in fostering community and showcasing the importance of defending ourselves, our family, and our country. Don't you think defending our loved ones is one of the most important goals of all? -The character Ip Man is an exemplar of virtue, especially in humility. Why do we love Ip Man? -This movie encourages selflessness and hope even in the midst of tribulation. He teaches us how to suffer for the sake of good. Has anyone here experienced suffering for the sake of the good? PS There are three more Ip Man movies but remember that it is important to take a break for special time with family and friends, even taking the time to discuss the plot of the movie. It is important to balance our time with movies so that we can take some time in the real world and also be able to contemplate the themes of the storyline. I recommend this movie to all those who are searching for an inspirational, hope-filled and fun movie for young adults and adults.

This is a martial arts movie. So it's just lots of mindless action scenes, right? No! This is way more than the mundane martial arts flick.There are just so many things about this movie that allows is to transcend as a martial arts movie.The first and foremost are the martial arts scenes. I've seen other martial arts movies, and those fighting scenes were "cool," but only in the sense that they are fun to watch; however, they are mainly placed only for the sake of having those scenes. But what about these action scenes? They are meaningfully placed into the film. In addition, they are more than "cool"-looking; they are outstanding with the incredible realism and the true "wow" factor that are absent in other martial arts films.The second thing that transcends is the plot. It is not deficient in plot at all unlike other martial arts movies. Its plot is reasonably good even when pitted against other movies outside of this genre that are expected to have good plots.The final thing is that the characters are just exceptional for this genre. Rather than a boring hero, we have someone of significant depth that is absent in other martial arts movies.This movie trumps other martial arts movies in so many ways that it is just amazing. It is a masterpiece of a martial arts movie that delivers due to action, characters, and plot that way exceed expectations.This is worthy of Academy Awards. It's not those mindless martial arts movies; it's very meaningful, resonant, and fine-crafted.+ GREAT, GREAT martial arts scenes+ Thoughtful story+ Great characters+ Emotional resonanceScore: 10. This movie is really amazing. I would give it an 11 if I could, as this may be the best movie I have ever seen.

The 2008 "Ip Man" was a rather good movie, and one that turned out to be somewhat better than I had anticipated. Many of these Chinese historic epic dramas tend to be over the top and exaggerating on many levels, but "Ip Man" turned out to be rather down to earth and a rather enjoyable movie.Donnie Yen was really well cast for the role of the legendary Ip Man, and he performed quite well, both in his acting performance, but most certainly also so in his martial arts performance. So fans of Donnie Yen will be more than pleased with "Ip Man", but also fans of the martial arts genre should find enjoyment in this movie.The story, briefly summarized, takes place in 1937 when China is being invaded by Japanese troops, and Ip Man is forced out of his wealthy manor and forced into a poverty, where he has to turn to teaching Wing Chun in order to survive the harsh times.The martial arts sequences in the entire movie were all very well choreographed and equally well executed by the performers. But more importantly, it was filmed in a very dynamic way, making the audience feel like they were in the fights themselves. It was a true pleasure to watch the fight scenes in the movie, and they alone actually make it worth sitting down to watch "Ip Man"."Ip Man" is one of the more important movies in Donnie Yen's career, I think, because he really managed to portray the legendary Wing Chun master in a very graceful manner.The story of the movie is entertaining, and it most definitely is spiced up by the impressive martial arts. However, the atmosphere of the movie is also quite impressive and one to take into consideration. They put a lot of effort into the details to create a believable atmosphere, and it really works quite in favor of the movie.Aside from Donnie Yen, then "Ip Man" also has big Hong Kong names such as Simon Yam on the cast list. And actor Xing Yu also did put on a very good performance in the movie.If you enjoy martial arts movies then "Ip Man" is a definite must watch. And if you are a fan of the Asian cinema, then "Ip Man" is a well-worthy addition to your collection.