This film is only Ip Man by name, cashing in on the franchise. It follows Cheung Tin Chi after events of Ip Man 3.
That doesn’t stop it from being a complete disaster. The fight sequences are superb, although some dodgy wire work does spoil some of the action, but the choreography and stunt work is on point, as to be expected.
Cheung Tin Chi is a good character and his further exploits make for a decent continuation of the series. With the standard comedy routines that we’ve all become accustomed to, adding to the enjoyment of the martial arts genre.
Michelle Yeoh plays a crime lord and the rising star of Dave Bautista turns up as a corrupt restaurant owner, (potentially pulling in the fans of wrestling, Guardians of the Galaxy and Bond, into these films).
I read a lot of negative reviews, with people giving it very low score. I can only assume these are the kind of reviewers who will gladly watch American filmed martial arts films wannabes. Full of quick edits and close camera shots with multiple cut-always and no style.
It isn’t the greatest addition to the genre, but it’s an enjoyable one and a fairly solid effort, especially if this style of martial arts is your thing.
This film is only Ip Man by name, cashing in on the franchise. It follows Cheung Tin Chi after events of Ip Man 3.
That doesn’t stop it from being a complete disaster. The fight sequences are superb, although some dodgy wire work does spoil some of the action, but the choreography and stunt work is on point, as to be expected.
Cheung Tin Chi is a good character and his further exploits make for a decent continuation of the series. With the standard comedy routines that we’ve all become accustomed to, adding to the enjoyment of the martial arts genre.
Michelle Yeoh plays a crime lord and the rising star of Dave Bautista turns up as a corrupt restaurant owner, (potentially pulling in the fans of wrestling, Guardians of the Galaxy and Bond, into these films).
I read a lot of negative reviews, with people giving it very low score. I can only assume these are the kind of reviewers who will gladly watch American filmed martial arts films wannabes. Full of quick edits and close camera shots with multiple cut-always and no style.
It isn’t the greatest addition to the genre, but it’s an enjoyable one and a fairly solid effort, especially if this style of martial arts is your thing.
