The story’s scale is reined in compared to the first, but the heartfelt drama is yet again a staple, showing that Hong Kong action films are back. The fights in IP Man 2 are some of the best by fight choreographer Sammo Hung, who faces off against Donnie Yen as both choreographer and opponent for the first time. In order to enjoy IP Man 2, you don’t have to see the first, but since you have time between now and the early 2011 theatrical release by Well GO USA, you might as well. When one of his greatest pupils happens to be the legendary Bruce Lee, you know the fighting style is something to watch. Why? Because it is a blast that has a lot of heart, even if it takes extreme liberties with the history of Ip Man and the rise of the Wing Chun fighting style. Before I say anything about IP Man 2, you simply must see IP Man first.
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