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IMDB lists the title of the film as "Ip Man Zero," an obvious nod to its coming before parts one and two, but unfortunately, it's also an inadvertent comment on what this particular film has to offer.
Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times
The Legend Is Born: Ip Man
2010 · 1h 40m · Not Rated
Action, Drama, History
Directed by
Herman Yau
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The Legend Is Born: Ip Man
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Herman Yau Director
- Dennis To Yu-Hang as Ip Man
- Huang Yi as Cheung Wing-shing
- Yuen Biao as Ng Chung-so
- Louis Fan Siu-wong as Ip Tin-chi
- Rose Chan Ka-Wun as Li Mei-wai
- Ip Chun as Leung Bik
- Sammo Hung Kam-bo as Chan Wah-Shun
- Bernice Liu Bik-Yee as Kitano Yumi
- Lam Suet as Deputy Mayor Cheung Ho-Tin
- Xu Jiao as Young Li Mei-wai
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
Fresh
Can the most currently popular martial arts series survive without Donnie Yen, the most popular action star in Asia? Absolutely.
G. Allen Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle
Fresh
Rigorous, authentic fighting by physically formidable newcomer Dennis To and a stellar supporting cast.
Maggie Lee, Hollywood Reporter
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