Indeed, the narrative is the film's biggest handicap, though to be fair, it only becomes apparent later on. Be warned therefore, if you are expecting a movie focused on Ip Man, because you're likely to be sorely disappointed – as Tony Leung reportedly is – that you're likely to know more about the Man from the Donnie Yen films. But in the midst of exploring Ip Man's life, Wong must have been suddenly struck by the thought - What exactly makes Ip Man so special? Or even better, why should a movie set in the golden age of martial arts be solely about one grandmaster?Īnd so, despite Leung's omniscient voice-over, 'The Grandmaster' is in fact not about Ip Man alone. And only the ones who are standing have the right to talk."įor all intents and purposes, the film began as a biopic of one man – to be more specific, Ip Man, the influential kung-fu master who was instrumental in spreading the Wing Chun style around the world and who was perhaps better known for being Bruce Lee's master. If you're wrong, you'll be left lying down. Kung fu - two words - one horizontal, one vertical. "Don't tell me how good your skills are, how brilliant your master is and how profound your school is. Reviewed by moviexclusive 7 / 10 Wong's signature themes and artistic flourishes are still very much alive, but 'The Grandmaster' lacks a focused narrative for a compelling exploration of Ip Man's life
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