According to my sources (internet rumour!), the Ip Man movie was released on Blu-ray on 13th February 2009 via Yesasia. I've done a bit of searching on that site and only the Hong Kong version of this movie seems to be available. Still, it's not going to be too hard to figure out the plot, is it!
Ip Man Movie Review - Yesasia
Here is a summary of the comments on the Ip Man movie found on the Yesasia site (for those who need comments to go!). Let's get the bad stuff out of the way first.
There is some dissatisfaction with the quality of the English subtitles:
...the English subtitles are so horribly and unprofessionally done that they are laughable.
Shocking, I know, but someone questions Donnie Yen's acting talent:
Donnie's acting is static and the rest of the movie. Too much Donnie lately. He was great in supporting roles in the old HK movies. As the lead ???
Another was disappointed in the quality of the Blu-ray release:
i am VERY dissapointed with the Blu-Ray release. It has a very ghostly effect in dark scenes and very grainy, i would just say get the DVD version. I watched it on the PS3 and havent tried it on any other player yet. HDMI cables etc and still a distorted picture at times.
OK, onto the good bits. Good fight scenes:
I bought "Ip Man", "champions" and "Legendary assassin" I think "Ip Man" is BEST!
The fight scenes are amazing, powerful and lifelike compared to the other two movies
i really enjoyed the movie. the story was beautiful and the fight scenes were well done
Another viewer sees a natural progression in the intensity of the fights:
So, all the fight senses is well organize. The first fight is entry level and funny because his son. Second fight mid-level with more power and intense. The later fights, you can expect more power from it.
From looking at the comments, I would say that if you can live with poor quality, acting and subtitles, and you want good Wing Chun action, this film is for you. From my point of view, I don't really care about the subtitles, it's just the Wing Chun I'm interested in. Obviously the quality of the sound and picture are a factor, so maybe Blu-ray isn't the way to go. I don't know. I'll be able to give you my own subjective opinion when I've actually seen the Ip Man movie.
Ip Man Movie On Amazon
You can get the Ip Man movie on Amazon.
March 6th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
I’ve been looking for this film everywhere. Seems even hard to find in England or am i just looking in the wrong place.
Anyhting with Donnie in it gets my attention. Kill Zone was incredible and Flashpoint wasn’t much worse.
Im really liking his attitude he has at the moment of a realistic style to the fights in his recent films
March 6th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
I don’t think Ip Man’s out in the UK yet, unfortunately. It’s listed on Amazon with a release date of March 10 if that’s any help.
March 6th, 2009 at 9:05 pm
Ive seen the film in Mandarin without subtitles. Two of us watched dont have any idea what the story was the the fights were damn impressive. Mde my Tae Kwn Doo mate debate if he was doing the right discipline for a minute.
March 6th, 2009 at 9:06 pm
Just gotta decide do i watch Dragon Tiger Gate or The prodigal son. God the decisions i have to make
Once again love the site
March 9th, 2009 at 9:31 am
Hey thanks for the DVD advice Matt!
I’ve seen snippets of fight scenes and it does look good. I know Donnie Yen’s WC experience isn’t that extensive, but he’s got incredibly fast hands.
March 9th, 2009 at 9:33 am
That’s an easy one – watch both!
I have to admit I haven’t seen The Prodigal Son, even though it is the classic WC film. I must rectify that.
March 9th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
http://www.kungfucinema.com/review-ip-man-2008-5481
Good review for Ip Man.
Got my hands on my friends DVD last night. Gonna sit down and watch it tonight all things allowing (Wife and Baby).
March 9th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
I Actually prefered Dragon Tiger Gate as a movie but as WC film Prodigal son is awesome. In the end i did watch both but i suffered at golf the next morning.
March 9th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
Now that’s what I call a glowing review. It’s really in depth too! It mentions there being a planned trilogy which is interesting. I knew they wanted to make a sequel that includes stuff about Ip Man teaching Bruce Lee, but I didn’t know hear anything about a trilogy until now.
March 22nd, 2009 at 5:21 pm
Excellent review. I am fortunate to be trained with one fight choreographer, Leo Au Yeung (at chinesekungfu.co.uk). Nick