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
Ip Man 2
Behind every great martial artist lies a teacher.
2010 · 1h 48m · R
Action, Drama, History
Directed by
Wilson Yip
Overview
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.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
97%
Tomatometer
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
Fresh
Director Wilson Yip keeps the movie moving as fast as the whiplash action.
Manohla Dargis, New York Times
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
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
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