The Legend Is Born: Ip Man
Seen it?2010 | 100 min | Drama, Action, History
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans and history buffs. If you loved Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story or Batman Begins, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
The remarkable true story of the early life of Ip Man, the formidable kung fu genius who would become Bruce Lee's mentor; beginning at the start of his journey from his initial training through to the ultimate battle to become supreme master of the art of Wing Chun.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$3 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 22K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Herman Yau
- Dennis To Yu-HangIp Man
- Huang YiCheung Wing-shing
- Yuen BiaoNg Chung-so
- Louis Fan Siu-wongIp Tin-chi
- Rose Chan Ka-WunLi Mei-wai
- Ip ChunLeung Bik
- Sammo Hung Kam-boChan Wah-Shun
- Bernice Liu Bik-YeeKitano Yumi
- Lam SuetDeputy Mayor Cheung Ho-Tin
- Xu JiaoYoung Li Mei-wai