The Legend is Born: Ip Man (2010) - December 13, 2011 - Blu-ray Forum

TheBoss062 · 03-29-2020, 05:49 PM

This is the only Ip Man film I haven’t seen just yet, excluding Ip Man 4. Does this one have any relation to the Donnie Yen films or is it another unrelated film that’s also just based on the same historical figure?

Mikezilla3k · 03-29-2020, 11:12 PM

It's unrelated to the Donnie Yen films

TheBoss062 · 03-30-2020, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikezilla3k

It's unrelated to the Donnie Yen films

Is it as good as the Donnie Yen films if nothing else?

reason108 · 03-30-2020, 07:34 AM

It's decent enough. Worth watching.

Jompa · 03-30-2020, 12:57 PM

i liked the fight scenes. good film

knobby69 · 03-30-2020, 02:39 PM

I’m joining to get a “complete” 4k box set of the Ip Man movies,all 6 films in 4k.

TheBoss062 · 03-30-2020, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by knobby69

I’m joining to get a “complete” 4k box set of the Ip Man movies,all 6 films in 4k.

I don’t think Ip Man: The Final Fight is connected to the Donnie Yen films either?

Jompa · 03-30-2020, 06:04 PM

It' s supposed to show a younger Ip Man

vertigop1ayer · 03-30-2020, 11:17 PM

No other Ip Man movies are connected to the four Donnie Yen-starring movies. Others like The Grandmaster, Legend is Born, Ip Man: The Final Fight, the TV series, etc, all are separate.

Despite being a real life figure, Ip Man has (for better or worse) become something of a franchise in and of himself. Hence so many parties trying to create something based on him.

As for this movie, I bought and it watched it many years back (probably back when it was quite new). I remember it being solid, though not overall on the level of the first couple of Donnie Yen Ip Man movies.

Try The Grandmaster. That one felt more artistic and unique from the others.

TheBoss062 · 03-31-2020, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by vertigop1ayer

No other Ip Man movies are connected to the four Donnie Yen-starring movies. Others like The Grandmaster, Legend is Born, Ip Man: The Final Fight, the TV series, etc, all are separate.

Despite being a real life figure, Ip Man has (for better or worse) become something of a franchise in and of himself. Hence so many parties trying to create something based on him.

As for this movie, I bought and it watched it many years back (probably back when it was quite new). I remember it being solid, though not overall on the level of the first couple of Donnie Yen Ip Man movies.

Try The Grandmaster. That one felt more artistic and unique from the others.

I guess the confusion comes from the fact that this one can easily pass as a prequel that shows Ip Man in his teen years while The Final Fight can pass as a sequel showing him in his elderly life.

JEDGAR1000 · 03-31-2020, 07:12 PM

The only films in the Donnie Yen Ip Man canon are Ip Man 1-4 & Master Z.

vertigop1ayer · 03-31-2020, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBoss062

I guess the confusion comes from the fact that this one can easily pass as a prequel that shows Ip Man in his teen years while The Final Fight can pass as a sequel showing him in his elderly life.

Maybe we just need a Crisis on Infinite Earths to bring all Ip Man universes into one.

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Originally Posted by JEDGAR1000

The only films in the Donnie Yen Ip Man canon are Ip Man 1-4 & Master Z.

This. Not sure if the Master Z 2 movie is still going to happen or not. Or hey, maybe Ip Man 5 will be a thing.

03-29-2020, 05:49 PM	#1
TheBoss062 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Dec 2016 Location:Florida 4K collection:383 Blu-ray collection:2077 MA collection:522 Digital collection:171 Blu-ray reviews:47	The Legend is Born: Ip Man (2010) - December 13, 2011 This is the only Ip Man film I haven’t seen just yet, excluding Ip Man 4. Does this one have any relation to the Donnie Yen films or is it another unrelated film that’s also just based on the same historical figure?

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03-29-2020, 11:12 PM	#2
Mikezilla3k Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Feb 2019 Location:Richmond, CA 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:268 DVD collection:305 MA collection:56 Digital collection:19 Trading Score:2	It's unrelated to the Donnie Yen films

03-30-2020, 07:34 AM	#4
reason108 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2013 Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 8	It's decent enough. Worth watching.

03-30-2020, 12:57 PM	#5
Jompa Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2010 Location:Bodø, Norway 4K collection:201 Blu-ray collection:880 Blu-ray reviews:78	i liked the fight scenes. good film

03-30-2020, 02:39 PM	#6
knobby69 Active Member Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Pa Blu-ray collection:629	I’m joining to get a “complete” 4k box set of the Ip Man movies,all 6 films in 4k.

03-30-2020, 06:04 PM	#8
Jompa Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2010 Location:Bodø, Norway 4K collection:201 Blu-ray collection:880 Blu-ray reviews:78	It' s supposed to show a younger Ip Man

03-30-2020, 11:17 PM	#9
vertigop1ayer Power Member Member since:Dec 2019	No other Ip Man movies are connected to the four Donnie Yen-starring movies. Others like The Grandmaster, Legend is Born, Ip Man: The Final Fight, the TV series, etc, all are separate. Despite being a real life figure, Ip Man has (for better or worse) become something of a franchise in and of himself. Hence so many parties trying to create something based on him. As for this movie, I bought and it watched it many years back (probably back when it was quite new). I remember it being solid, though not overall on the level of the first couple of Donnie Yen Ip Man movies. Try The Grandmaster. That one felt more artistic and unique from the others.

03-31-2020, 07:12 PM	#11
JEDGAR1000 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2017 Location:California 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	The only films in the Donnie Yen Ip Man canon are Ip Man 1-4 & Master Z.

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