Ip Man & Ip Man 2

IP Man

Plot:  A semi-biographical account of Yip Man, the first martial arts master to teach the Chinese martial art of Wing Chun.

Director:

Wilson Yip

Writers:

Edmond Wong (screenplay), Chan Tai-Li

Stars:

Donnie Yen, Simon Yam, Siu-Wong Fan  

IP Man 2

Plot:  Centering on Ip Man's migration to Hong Kong in 1949 as he attempts to propagate his discipline of Wing Chun martial arts.

Director:

Wilson Yip

Writers:

Choi Hiu-Yan, Chan Tai-Li, 1 more credit »

Stars:

Donnie Yen, Xiaoming Huang, Sammo Hung Kam-Bo  

Do you like martial arts movies?  Well, then watch these.  If not, pass.  

There are subtitles, deal with it or don't watch.

I like the second one better than the first, it had better action, but I think it's because the director took more liberty with the character.  

The movies showcase the life of the martial arts master Yip Man who taught the poor and disenfranchised Wing Chun in order to kick Japanese ass.  Then, in the sequel, he beats up a English boxer.

None of the characters fly through the air with a sword, there are no monsters, nothing overly crazy happens.  These are just really awesome and semi-realistic kung fu movies.

4/5 STARS