Scanialara You won't be disappointed!

Chirphymium It's entirely possible that sending the audience out feeling lousy was intentional

Deanna There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

Bob This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

Nick Danger This is the best kung fu movie I've ever seen, and I've seen a lot of them, including, of course, all of Bruce Lee's movies.What Bruce Lee's movies always lacked, this movie has - proper motivation for the lead actor. Bruce Lee fought for...let's just call them trivial...reasons. In his handful of great martial arts movies, he fought for:The honor of his fighting style over other fighting stylesA restaurant troubled by hooligansSomeone breaking his mother's amuletVictory in an illegal martial arts tournamentNothing too heavy there. But Ip Man is next-level stuff. The backdrop is the Japanese invasion of China in WWII. The occupiers are heartless and cruel, the occupied starving, treated as slaves. The peace-loving Ip Man, who lives by Confucian principles, is drawn into conflict with the invaders against his will, and every fight is important for its own reason. You will find yourself cheering for Ip Man not because he's a great character, though he is; but because his motivation is your motivation.The action sequences are just terrific. You want your hero to be invincible, and he is, in the most satisfying way possible.This is a great movie and I highly recommend it, even for people who aren't into the martial arts genre.

Elizabeth M 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.

gamergcfan 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.

Peter Lorme Ip Man (2010) is an exhilarating martial arts film that also has a great deal of emotional depth. Many martial arts movies are typically regarded as over-the-top and cheesy. Most of the acting is hilariously bad, the plot is stupid and the action is usually the only thing driving it. This is not the case with 'Ip Man'. While it can be over-the-top when it comes to some of the more dramatic scenes, everything else is remarkable. Great acting, an interesting plot, but above all else: extraordinary action. The choreography is unbelievably good. Not to mention how enthralling the fight scenes truly are. They kept me on the edge of my seat. I was amped up to say the least. Also, the action scenes had a purpose in relation to the plot. By the time the end credits were rolling, I had to pull myself out of the world I was locked into. This movie is completely investing, truly entertaining, and is the pinnacle of what a good martial arts movie should be. Go check it out if you consider yourself a fan of martial arts movies (or good action movies for that matter).