Ip Man vs The Legend Is Born: Ip Man
Ip Man has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 6.8/10 for The Legend Is Born: Ip Man). The Legend Is Born: Ip Man is the shorter watch at 1h 40m compared with 1h 46m. Ip Man is the older of the two (2008 against 2010). Both are action, drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood. Both feature Louis Fan Siu-Wong, Dennis To Yu-Hang.
Ip Man
The Legend Is Born: Ip Man| Ip Man | The Legend Is Born: Ip Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 6.8/10 |
| Year | 2008 | 2010 |
| Length | 1h 46m | 1h 40m |
| Genres | Action, Drama, History | Action, Drama, History |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Wilson Yip | Herman Yau |
| Main cast | Donnie Yen, Xing Yu, Louis Fan Siu-Wong, Dennis To Yu-Hang, Simon Yam | Sammo Hung, Louis Fan Siu-Wong, Dennis To Yu-Hang, Yuen Biao, Kenya Sawada |
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 Legend Is Born: Ip Man
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.
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