Ip Man 2
Behind every great martial artist lies a teacher.
Behind every great martial artist lies a teacher.
Action, Drama, History
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2010
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Having defeated the best fighters of the Imperial Japanese army in occupied Shanghai, Ip Man and his family settle in post-war Hong Kong. Struggling to make a living, Master Ip opens a kung fu school to bring his celebrated art of Wing Chun to the troubled youth of Hong Kong. His growing reputation soon brings challenges from powerful enemies, including pre-eminent Hung Gar master, Hung Quan.
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Runtime:
108 min
Release date:
29 Apr 2010
Country:
CN, HK
Languages:
Chinese, cn, English
Budget:
$12,900,000
Revenue:
$36,000,000
Awards:
6 wins & 10 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
rotten:
One of the highest-grossing films in Hong Kong history, but it doesn't add much to the crowded history of martial-arts movies.
– Colin Covert,
Minneapolis Star Tribune,
17 Mar 2011
fresh:
"Ip Man 2" has eye candy to spare. But it is lacking in formalities such as character development and plot coherence, and the stereotyped Brits are straight out of central casting.
– V.A. Musetto,
New York Post,
28 Jan 2011
fresh:
Director Wilson Yip keeps the movie moving as fast as the whiplash action.
– Manohla Dargis,
New York Times,
27 Jan 2011
fresh:
The film's fight choreography is again handled by the legendary Sammo Hung - he also now has a supporting role and incredibly shot his own fight scenes while recuperating from heart surgery - and that alone makes the film worth checking out.
– Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan 2011
fresh:
"Ip Man 2: Legend of the Grand Master" is distinguished by a string of stylishly choreographed martial-arts combat scenes, though barely serviceable in its storytelling.
– Ted Fry,
Seattle Times,
27 Jan 2011