Ip Man: The Final Fight: Movie Review

Ip Man: The Final Fight: Movie Review

Cast: Jordan Chan, Eric Tsang, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang
Director: Herman Yau

The final film in the Ip Man series, and I have to confess to having never seen any of them before.

Set in Hong Kong after the war, legendary grandmaster Ip Man (Chau-Sang) is called into action for one final time as he's drawn into the underworld of the Triads.

Nostalgic in look and feel, this kung fu kick ass film certainly brings the fight vividly to life as Ip Man finds his way of life challenged. Historically, it breathes life into the unrest of the time with street workers, union strikes et al being given room to bring a little context to the piece.

But really the narrative is mainly sidelined for the action sequences and when you see a kung fu film these days, thanks to video games and short attention spans, they predominantly seem to be focussed solely on the ass kicking.

Thankfully, a few memorable set piece action sequences bring the bang to the table and provide a few of the thrills as well as this piece progresses. Are they enough to satiate the casual cinema goer? I'd suggest not and while they're technically adept, they offer little new in terms of action but are solid enough to entertain.

All in all, Ip Man: The Final Fight will satisfy fans of the trilogy - for all others, it'll simply provide a solid thrill of a night out.

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