Ip Man 2

Ip Man 2

Synopsis

During Ip Man’s arrival in Hong Kong in 1949, he notices that the martial arts schools there operate like triads rather than true martial arts institutions. To set things right, he starts his own school that not only just teaches martial arts but also the right values. However, Wing Chun, as taught by Ip Man, is being viewed as kung fu meant only for girls, while Sammo Hung’s Hung Gar is being seen as a macho form of boxing. This resulted in conflict and rivalry between the two. Li Zhe will be enlisted in the police force once again in Hong Kong while Jin Shan Zhao will turn over a new leaf and retire from the martial arts world, becoming an ordinary citizen and making friends with Ip Man.

Official Site: www.ipman2-movie.com

Singapore Release Date: 22nd April 2010, Thursday

Running Time: 108 minutes

Ratings: G

Genre: Action | Biography | History

Cast: Donnie Yen, Sammo Hung, Lynn Hung, Huang Xiaoming

Crew: Director (Wilson Yip), Producer (Raymond Wong), Writers (Edmond Wong), Music (Kenji Kawai), Cinematography (Poon Hang-Sang) and Editing (Cheung Ka-Fai)

The Trailer

The Review

This sequel to me is far simpler than the first installment, in terms of the plot.

But it doesn’t make it any less of an interesting movie to watch, aside from the superb martial arts scenes.

The first film preaches about patriotism, while the second one looks at the hardship of life in old Hong Kong.

Although there were some unrealistic scenes, overall it was entertaining.

I do hope Ip Man series would stop here, as I don’t how much of the story can be stretched in the trilogy.

The Good

• Stellar fighting scenes

The Bad

• Over-the-top acting
• The plot could be better

Editor’s Ratings