An exhilarating martial arts film that also has a great deal of emotional depth.

Rating: 8/10 (17 October 2016)

Ip Man (2010) is an exhilarating martial arts film that also has a great deal of emotional depth. Many martial arts movies are typically regarded as over-the-top and cheesy. Most of the acting is hilariously bad, the plot is stupid and the action is usually the only thing driving it. This is not the case with 'Ip Man'. While it can be over-the-top when it comes to some of the more dramatic scenes, everything else is remarkable. Great acting, an interesting plot, but above all else: extraordinary action. The choreography is unbelievably good. Not to mention how enthralling the fight scenes truly are. They kept me on the edge of my seat. I was amped up to say the least. Also, the action scenes had a purpose in relation to the plot. By the time the end credits were rolling, I had to pull myself out of the world I was locked into. This movie is completely investing, truly entertaining, and is the pinnacle of what a good martial arts movie should be. Go check it out if you consider yourself a fan of martial arts movies (or good action movies for that matter).