Ip Man vs The Grandmaster
Ip Man has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 6.6/10 for The Grandmaster). Ip Man is the shorter watch at 1h 46m compared with 2h 10m. Ip Man is the older of the two (2008 against 2013). Both are action, drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Ip Man
The Grandmaster| Ip Man | The Grandmaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 6.6/10 |
| Year | 2008 | 2013 |
| Length | 1h 46m | 2h 10m |
| Genres | Action, Drama, History | Action, Drama, History |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Wilson Yip | Wong Kar-Wai |
| Main cast | Donnie Yen, Xing Yu, Louis Fan Siu-Wong, Dennis To Yu-Hang, Simon Yam | Zhang Ziyi, Chang Chen, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Zhao Benshan, Xiao Shenyang |
Synopsis
Ip Man
A semi-biographical account of Yip Man, the first martial arts master to teach the Chinese martial art of Wing Chun. The film focuses on events surrounding Ip that took place in the city of Foshan between the 1930s to 1940s during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Directed by Wilson Yip, the film stars Donnie Yen in the lead role, and features fight choreography by Sammo Hung.
The Grandmaster
Ip Man's peaceful life in Foshan changes after Gong Yutian seeks an heir for his family in Southern China. Ip Man then meets Gong Er who challenges him for the sake of regaining her family's honor. After the Second Sino-Japanese War, Ip Man moves to Hong Kong and struggles to provide for his family. In the mean time, Gong Er chooses the path of vengeance after her father was killed by Ma San.
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