Ip Man

A few days ago I watched a movie called "Ip Man". It is an action movie that follows the life of a Chinese martial art master through the tough times of his town, Fo Shon. Master Ip, the protagonist of this movie, is the best at martial arts. He is humble, polite and a family man. Although he lives a peaceful life the Japanese started a war with china and it consumed Fo Shon. Through this Master Ip will discover his higher calling in life.
I feel that the meaning behind this movie is too show that even if life is great, it can take a turn for the worse at any time. This though should not stop you from being who you are and finding your place in the world. Master Ip still provided for his family and stayed humble to the people to show that there is hope. The movie also shows that no matter what road you take in life the outcome of it is always in your hands.
The purpose of this film was to showcase the life of Master Ip. A true master who taught the legendary Bruce Leethe ways of Wing Shun, a form of martial arts. It shows why he considered one of the best in the world during his time. In the movie he fights all the Masters in his hometown, a foreigner, ten Japanese students at once and a Japanese general. During the fights he show a tremendous amount of experience in his art. All the fight scene were well executed and it felt that no corner were cut when showcasing each martial art styles.
The cultural significances of this movie is the way it advertises kungfu. The Asian community is well known for its fighting style. Bruce Lee popularized it during his life style and this movie is a prequel to his life. After watching this movie, I had the sudden urge to learn kungfu. This movie will revive the popularity of kungfu. I have seen the decline of kungfu in action films but if you were to watch this movie, you will surely love it.