Ip Man 2008
8 /10
A semi-biographical account of Yip Man, the first martial arts master to teach the Chinese martial art of Wing Chun. The film focuses on events surrounding Ip that took place in the city of Foshan between the 1930s to 1940s during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Directed by Wilson Yip, the film stars Donnie Yen in the lead role, and features fight choreography by Sammo Hung.
Run Time: 106 Min . MMPA: 13 . Release: Dec 12, 2008
Director: Director: Wilson Yip,
Stars: Donnie Yen, Simon Yam, Lynn Hung, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi, Gordon Lam,
The Flowers of War 2011
7.5 /10
A Westerner finds refuge with a group of women in a church during Japan's rape of Nanking in 1937. Posing as a priest, he attempts to lead the women to safety.
Run Time: 146 Min . MMPA: 18 . Release: Dec 15, 2011
Director: Director: Zhang Yimou,
Stars: Christian Bale, Ni Ni, Dawei Tong, Zhang Xin Yi, Shigeo Kobayashi,
The Grandmaster 2013
6.5 /10
Ip Man's peaceful life in Foshan changes after Gong Yutian seeks an heir for his family in Southern China. Ip Man then meets Gong Er who challenges him for the sake of regaining her family's honor. After the Second Sino-Japanese War, Ip Man moves to Hong Kong and struggles to provide for his family. In the mean time, Gong Er chooses the path of vengeance after her father was killed by Ma San.
Run Time: 130 Min . MMPA: 14 . Release: Jan 10, 2013
Director: Director: Wong Karwai,
Stars: Tony Leung Chiuwai, Zhang Ziyi, Chang Chen, Song Hyekyo, Zhao Benshan,
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