Ip Man

[Drunk Monk]

Most of the people I know that have seen this feel it's a strong sequel, but not quite as good as the first. I think I concur with that, but feel I should see the first one again, just to be sure. It the very least, I'd say it's on par with the original. This is a sequel in the truest sense, picking up right where the first film left off. There's some enjoyable action for sure. You just can't beat Sammo and Donnie fights. That's always satisfying. Like True Legend, it has Caucasian baddies and ends in a showcase political ring match, but instead of wushu versus wrasslin, it's wing chun versus boxing. China is still trying to get over being occupied by the UK. Overall, it's pretty entertaining and I loved the ending, which totally set up Ip Man 3.

Donnie is talking about abandoning the role, which I think would be sad. It reminds me of Jet leaving Wong Fei Hung (OUATIC), but that ended on a bizarre note (and restarted on even a more bizarre note). What with The Grand Master & Herman Yau's The Legend is Born: Ip Man, Ip Man is in for a convoluted franchise.

The film made me realize that we're due for a DOOM gathering where I catch y'all up on some of the most recent Chollywood flicks. There's some really interesting stuff, especially if you like to see Caucasian villains get beat up. I'll be hard pressed whether to show this one or the original Ip Man tho. They are both very amusing, IMO, both DOOM worthy - and there's more, but I'd have to find some with subtitles. Hopefully later this summer - after June maybe.