Ip Man (film series)
| Ip Man | |
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| Directed by | Wilson Yip |
| Produced by | Raymond Wong |
| Screenplay by | Edmond Wong |
| Starring | Donnie Yen |
| Music by | Kenji Kawai |
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| Edited by | Cheung Ka-fai |
| Distributed by | Mandarin Films |
Release dates | 2008 – 2010 |
Running time | 217 minutes |
| Country | Hong Kong |
| Language | Cantonese |
| Budget | $24.6 million |
| Box office | $37 million |
Ip Man is a series of Hong Kong semi-biographical martial arts film, starting with Ip Man in 2008 and followed by a sequel Ip Man 2, in 2010. Ip Man 3 is currently in-production in Shanghai. All three films are directed by Wilson Yip, written by Edmond Wong and produced by Raymond Wong. Mandarin Films released the first two films in Hong Kong, which earned more than $37 million with a budget of around $24.6 million. The films are based around the life events of Wing Chun master Yip Man, played by Donnie Yen.
Films
Ip Man (2008)
Ip Man was directed by Wilson Yip and written by Edmond Wong.[1] It was Raymond Wong's idea to develop a biographical film about Wing Chun master Yip Man. Principal photography began in Shanghai in March 2008 and ended in August. The film was released in Hong Kong on December 18, 2008 by Mandarin Films, and earned around US$21.8 million against the US$11.7 million budget.[2] Donnie Yen portrayed the role of Ip Man in the film, set in the 1930s, focuses on events in Ip's life in the city of Foshan during the Sino-Japanese War.[1]
Ip Man 2 (2010)
The sequel is set in the 1950s, when Ip Man moved to Hong Kong and attempts to promote Wing Chun in the region.[3] It was intended to focus on the relationship between Ip Man and his most famed disciple Bruce Lee.[4] The film was directed by Yip and written by Edmond Wong, while Raymond Wong produced the film and was released in Hong Kong on April 29, 2010 by Mandarin Films. The film grossed more than $15 million against the budget of $12.9 million.[5][6]
Ip Man 3 (2016)
Principal photography began in Shanghai on March 25, 2015, which Yip is again directing the film based on the script by Wong. Donnie Yen is again portraying the role of Yip Man, along with him Mike Tyson is also playing a role of a street fighter.[7] Bruce Lee's character would be featured in CGI, because producer was unable to find an actor who could portray Lee better.[7] Film is tentatively set for a 3D release in early 2016.[7]
Critical reception
The first Ip Man received positive reviews, and has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 84% based on 25 critics.[8] The second has 92% based on 26 critics.[9]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Elley, Derek (January 20, 2009). "Review: ‘Ip Man’". variety.com. Retrieved March 27, 2015.
- ↑ "Ip Man (2008)". boxofficemojo.com. Retrieved March 27, 2015.
- ↑ "News: IP MAN Sequel Gets The Green Light!". Twitchfilm.net. November 26, 2008. Retrieved March 27, 2015.
- ↑ "Ip Man 2 May Still Focus on... Ip Man - Wu-Jing.org". wu-jing.org. March 6, 2009. Retrieved March 27, 2015.
- ↑ "Ip Man 2: Legend of the Grandmaster". boxofficemojo.com. Retrieved March 27, 2015.
- ↑ "Three Yip Man Biopics to Commence Filming Soon - Wu-Jing.org". wu-jing.org. July 27, 2009. Retrieved March 1, 2010.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Karen Chu (March 25, 2015). "Former Boxing Champ Mike Tyson Signs Up for Hong Kong Action Flick 'Ip Man 3'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 27, 2015.
- ↑ "Ip Man". rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved April 28, 2015.
- ↑ "Ip Man 2: Legend of the Grandmaster". rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved April 28, 2015.