Sunday, June 13, 2010

Ip Man 2 (2010)

Plot: In this sequel, Ip Man (Donnie Yen) arrives in Hong Kong in 1949, only to discover that martial arts schools there operated like triads rather than more respectable institutions. His efforts to teach his Wing Chun discipline is fraught with poverty and meets resistance from Master Hung (Sammo Hung), a fellow kung-fu master who runs a fish market and is being bullied by the British authorities. However, he takes solace in his bright student Leung and his loving, patient wife. As conflicts brew and tempers flare, an English boxing champ insults the Chinese and challenges the whole establishment to an East vs. West showdown, leaving Master Hung and Master Ip to find themselves possible allies.

Rated: R