Preview: Ip Man 2 (2011)

Synopsis:

After escaping the Japanese occupation of his hometown of Foshan, China, Ip Man and his family have arrived in Hong Kong, which is living under the iron fist of British colonial rule. Ip wants to support his family by opening up a martial arts academy to teach his unique Wing Chun style. But a corrupt cabal of Hong Kong martial arts masters, led by Hung Chun-nam, refuses to allow Ip to teach.

• Poster: C-

Review:

This looks a bit like the poster for Ong Bak 3 and several other martial arts films. Lack of originality does not win you cookies.

• Trailer: D+

Review:

If you thought Green Hornet was trying to be stylish without success, then you probably won't care much for this re-tread of every martial arts movie I've seen.

Oscar Prospects:

None.

Release Date:

• January 28, 2011

Full Review Synopsis:

I have not seen this film.

-Wesley Lovell (December 1, 2010) Original

-Wesley Lovell (December 2, 2010) New Poster