Amazon Prime Video original film Ip Man was released October 1st, 2010.
The #IpMan trilogy made $194.2M at the international box office.
rottentomatoes: 86%
metacritic: 59
imdb: 8.0
Ip Man
Ip Man is a martial artist in Fo Shan, China.
“And you are? Congratulations. Can we do it another day? It’s not convenient right now. It’s not matter of winning. I’m having dinner. Master Liu have you eaten yet? Please join us. Would you like one? Was the food all right tonight? That’s good. It won’t take long. Leave it, Uncle Wang. Close the door, please. Master Liu. Please. Are you okay? Okay, here I come. Hit. Hit. Big hit. Thanks for taking it easy on me, Master Liu.” — Master Ip
“The pleasure was all mine. Don’t worry. I won’t tell anyone. Goodbye. So long. Good morning. Is Quan here yet? Been here long, Quan? I’m busy. This tea smells nice. Have you ordered yet? Let’s eat first then we’ll talk. Who told you that, Lin? Yeah, so what? People can afford to spend money. I don’t know anything about business. I’m not in need of money.” — Master Ip
“You didn’t need to do that, Lin. You know, Captain Li… we martial artists are energetic. Sometimes we might be a bit too loud but that doesn’t mean we’re not civilized. We’re all civilized folks here. There’s no need for a gun. Right? Lin, set a table for Captain Li. It’s on me. Please. Master Liu.” — Master Ip
“I’m really not good at business. Take this to set up the mill. Pay me back when you make a profit. Take your time. There are so many martial arts schools. Ask them. We’re all similar. Yes, Lin? Have you found your brother yet? What new moves have you learned? Stop reciting theory and just hit your target. Hit to disperse and disperse while hitting. My last move was? Wait. I’m busy. You get it? No? Try again later if you don’t get it.” — Master Ip
“There it is. Disperse while hitting. Okay, see you next time. Talk to me if you’re not happy. No need to throw a tantrum. The weather is so treacherous in Fo Shan these days. Let me. What are you drawing, Zhun? Okay. So early, Lin? What’s the matter? They’re that good?” — Master Ip
“I understand, Master Jin. I understand. You brought a crowd here… to challenge me to a duel, right? To open a martial arts school… you don’t need to fight me, you just need a good location. Please leave. Wang, take Zhun outside. You heard her. I won’t fight you. Now please leave immediately. No men are afraid of their wives. There are only men who respect their wives.” — Master Ip
“You came at the right time. This place is too small. Please excuse us and go outside? And close the door on your way out. Wing Chun, Ip Man. Good kung fu does not depend on age or sex. But on how well you fight. You will understand in a bit. Okay. Mind what you’re saying. Are you all right, Master Jin? How about that? My kung fu isn’t too bad, eh? It’s not about style. It’s about you.” — Master Ip
“I was just lucky. Thank you. How much, boss? No, I insist. You’re running a business. Maybe next time. You’re too kind. I can’t. Thank you. Say thank you. Hello. Really? Thank you, very much. What’s going on? When did I say I was going to do that? Everyone knows about it? Everyone but me. You must be the one spreading this rumor. Keep order for me. Here. Run along. Come on. You’ve known me long enough. I don’t like having students.” — Master Ip
“Cheng, I’m going out. I’ll be right back. Be careful, Zhun. Don’t hurt anybody. Thank you. Fo Shan is very chaotic these days. You left already. Don’t worry. I had already forgotten about it. It’s not necessary. Yao. No thanks. I’m not free. Next time. Goodbye. I get hungry when I exercise, so I need to exercise less. Eat up.” — Master Ip
“This congee is a bit toot thick, but you need to eat some. Be careful it’s hot. Don’t worry. I’m strong. I can look for a job. It’s the end of the world. I didn’t need to work before, but it’s different now. There’s always a first time. Boss, are you hiring? Thank you. Here! Thank you. I didn’t expect to be shoveling coal. Hello. So many martial arts masters here. I’d rather use my time to scrape a living. They’re fine. Thank you. Did you find your brother? I lost a tin box.” — Master Ip
Zhao Qing Quan
“You’re always late. Busy with what? Drinking tea, eating, practicing. What else? I’m talking about you. I’ve got something to discuss with you. But you’ve studied under every master. We have things to discuss. Leave us for now. Everything is costly in Fo Shan these days. That means the economy is very good in Fo Shan. Is that so? And clothing is important in our daily lives. There will be a lot of demand for nice clothes.”
“I’m opening up a cotton mill… to provide cotton for them. I want you to be my partner. But I do. He ruined my reputation! He said Master Ip beat me! What’s going to happen to my martial arts school? Who will want to be my disciple now?”
“Why so secretive? It’ll be a while before I can repay you. One last request. Please my son as your student. None of them are as good as you. Let’s go watch over there. You draw very well, Zhun.”
“Goodbye, Mrs. Ip. I know, there’re things to take care of at the mill. Yao. Bye, Ip. I can’t believe you. You’re opening a school? Why didn’t you tell us first? Everyone in Fo Shan knows about it. I don’t care. Yao has to be your first students.”
“The mill may be old but it’s still productive. Who’s going to feed the workers otherwise? All my money is invested in this mill. I can’t pay you back right now. Then I’ll consider you as a shareholder. Let me calculate… you should have ten percent. Stay and help out, now that you own it too. Ip, stay for lunch. It’s lunchtime.”
Jin Shan Zhao / his crew
“Hey. Where’s the martial arts school street? Martial arts! Which martial arts school should we challenge first?”
“Back! Do you teach here? Who’s the master here? My name is Jin. I came here because Fo Shan is famous for martial arts. I’d like to practice with Fo Shan’s martial artists. What do you say? Yes! If you prefer. Very good!”
“Where’s your master? You want to hack me to death? Damn it! Does anyone in Fo Shan know kung fu at all? I thought everyone here was like Wong Fei-hong! I was wrong! They have no skills. They can’t fight! Brother, we haven’t wasted our time here. Nobody in Fo Shan can fight. We’ll be rich this time. That’s right. Let’s keep it up. We open our own school here? We’ll show them our strength! We will be number one in Fo Shan!”
“Who’s the best in Fo Shan? Come with us! Watch us beat up Ip Man. Are you Ip Man? I’m Jin. I heard that Fo Shan is famous for kung fu. Of course. We’re opening a school here… to show our power! Ip Man! Don’t walk away. Are you scared of me? I heard Wing Chun was invented by a woman. That suits you just right. Ip man, are you afraid of your wife? Don’t worry, Mrs. Ip, I won’t beat him to death. If you’re afraid he’ll lose, I’ll only use one hand. If that’s not enough, I can do it with no hands.”
“I’m so disappointed in Fo Shan. I can’t believe it! None of you martial artists can fight. I really want to see? How a man can fight like a woman. I’ll pay! I’ll pay! I’ll pay! Little brat. Brother? Brother, are you okay? I’m fine. That’s enough. My northern style has lost to your southern style.”
Captain Li
“Why are you all all laughing? No one leaves! I saw everything. I’m warning you… I’ll arrest anyone who causes trouble on my turf! What justice? I am justice! You hooligans are fighting all the time. What year is this? Still talking about kung fu? It’s about guns! Guns. Got it?”
“What’s going on here? You have to redeem our honor. Everyone out! Hurry up! Get out! Hurry up! Get out! Move it! Move it! Look at how depressed he is. He must have lost.”
“Don’t be modest. You are Canton’s treasure! Master. Ma’am. Kiddo. Quiet! Stay in order! Stay in order and hail: Master Ip! Master Ip! He doesn’t like to owe people favors.”
“Everyone! This is Colonel Sato. He appreciates Chinese martial arts. He knows Fo Shan is famous for kung fu. He’s looking for Chinese martial artists… who want to fight with the Japanese. Would anyone like to go?”
Master Liu
“My name is Master Liu and I just opened a martial arts school in Fo Shan. I hear that Master Ip is a Wing Chun expert. I’d love to practice with you today. Since I’m already here, let’s just play around for a bit. It will be private. No one else shall know who wins. In that case… I’ll wait for you. No, thanks. Very good indeed. Please. I’m fine… let’s start again!”
“Thanks for teaching me. I’ve learned a lot. Regarding this private duel, Master Ip… thank you so much. I’m extremely grateful. Farewell. Good! Morning. Morning. Nonsense! Who told you that? Who’s Yuan? Show yourself! You rascal. You ruined my reputation. I’m going to teach you a lesson!! Your brother? You’re bullshitting again! You…”
“Master Ip you’ve got to clear my name. I didn’t cause any trouble. Someone ruined my name. I’m here to claim justice. As you please.”
Ip Man’s wife and son
“Mom, I’m done with my drawing. It’s so beautiful. Go show it to daddy. Daddy, look. Daddy doesn’t want to see it.”
“See? What do you want to see? You guys fight every day. Aren’t you tired? I didn’t mean you. Okay, please take a look at your son’s drawing. Spend more time with him instead of your pals. Let’s go inside, okay? Come on.”
“He’s ignoring you. You should spend more time with him.”
“Daddy, there are lots of people outside. You think our house is a martial arts school? No one is going to fight with you, so leave! Shut up! Don’t break my things. Mommy said if you start fighting everything in the house will be broken.”
“Thank you. This one is nice.”
“Wait. It’s cold outside. Wear this jacket. Hurry up. I’m on this side and you’re on that side. Daddy, you used to practice martial arts, right? Why did you stop? I got it. From now on, I won’t play outside. You’ll only stop playing today. Finish eating.”
“How much rice is left? I’ve pawned everything worth pawning. You look for a job?”
Fo Shan, China
“Another competitor. Okay, start practicing. Come on, ready… one… two… one… two…”
“Sir, a master Lui is looking for you.”
“Yea, and with ‘Move 1000 Catties… …with 4 Taels.’ Master Ip pushed Master Liu’s whole body away. Isn’t ‘Move 1000 Catties with 4 Taels’ Tai Chi? I thought Master Ip practiced Wing Chun. Anyway, he pushed him away with one hand. But Liu refused to admit defeat. Ip kept chasing after him! Liu was extremely angry after being hit, so he jumped at Ip like a hungry dog!”
“These tea leaves are pretty good and cheap. Thank you. Name? Goodbye. Goodbye, see you next time. Who put this here, Uncle Ping? Your brother. I thought Liu was good but he’s so bad at defense and was beaten up like a dumb pig. He co-owns his dad’s restaurant. He’s always doing nothing. Ask him to serve the customers.”
“Master Ip. Morning, Master Ip. He’s waiting for you upstairs. This just came out of the oven Try it! I’ve heard that you had a duel with Master Liu and beat him quickly. Is that true? My brother. He should’ve told me earlier. I’m studying under Master Liu. Was the duel private, Master Ip? Then I won’t disturb your private conversation. Morning, Master! Master. I heard that Master Ip beat you in a duel. Everyone in Fo Shan knows about it! Yuan at the restaurant.”
“I am! Master… he’s my brother. Let’s talk. Calm down. Okay, Master? Apologize! I didn’t do anything wrong. I told the truth! Master… calm down! Master Ip is upstairs. Take it out on him if you have the guts! What? Go! Take it easy, Master… Master… don’t be angry, Master! I’ve been wronged, Master Ip. Master… please tell everyone that you defeated Master Liu in a duel.”
“You liar! Why are you bothering Master Ip? I’m not a liar! I saw the duel when I was picking up my kite. So your kite string broke and fell into Master Ip’s house? Where you came upon a duel… between two great martial artists? Isn’t that too much of a coincidence? That’s exactly what happened! Even if it is true, you shouldn’t have told everyone. Some things should be private. What’s wrong with telling the truth? It might be an embarrassment for others. What embarrassment? I don’t know what you mean! This embarrassment!”
“Captain… it’s not a big deal. Everyone leave! Captain, it’s really no big deal. Yes.. Captain Li, this way please. What are you looking at? Get lost! Go on! Go on… go on now! Master Ip. Mr. Quan. I learned some new moves. Practice with me. Let him be. He’ll come back once he has spent all his money. Let’s try. Dad, did Uncle Ip agree? Master Ip, my teacher says this move is offense and defense all in one. Attack while defending. Defend while attacking. Aren’t they the same? Go away little kid. Here I come. This move attacks the midribs, it’s very strong. Let’s do it now.”
“What? Once more, Master Ip. I couldn’t see it clearly! Master Ip? Sorry, Mrs. Ip. I gotta go, Uncle Ip. Go straight ahead. One, two… one… two! One… come in if you would like to learn, I am. Are you sure you mean practice? Or challenge rather? Okay! Stand aside. Watch how I beat these out-of-towners. Not there. Stand over here! What is it? Just watch.”
“Here! Our master is not here. Yes, I know. I’m not here to fight. Just a few words. Some out-of-towners are challenging all the school. Their kung fu is really good and they’re beating all the masters. Can you look into it? Yes. Mrs. Ip, I gotta go! Hang in there, Master Liu! We depend on you, sir!”
“You think you’re good because you beat up a few nitwits? Wait will you beat the best. Ip Man, of course! How can I help you? Sir… they… fight with him, Master Ip! Beat him up! Get out of the way! Move it. Can I just watch? So who won? Get lost! Go back to your hometown! Get lost, you out-of-towners! Master! You fought very well, Master! You’ve redeemed the honor… of our martial arts schools.”
“Thank you. Master Ip, some flowers for your wife. They’re on the house, Master Ip. I can’t let you pay. You saved the honor of Fo Shan. It’s alright. Please take them. Okay, next time. Fruits, Master Ip? For your son. Please come again. Goodbye. Hi, buddy. Take this. You’re welcome… bye! Hello, Master Ip. Master Ip, hello.”
“Yes, this is the best one in our shop. It would be our honor if you placed it in your house. Uncle Ip. Auntie. Let me help you with that, Uncle Ip. Please accept me as your student, Master Ip! Master Ip! Master Ip… Master Ip! Master Ip…”
“I’ll give you more, Master Ip. Don’t push, one by one… move over. Don’t push, one by one… Uncle Ip. You’ll be helping out? That’s great! Everyone will be lively under your leadership. And I can practice Wing Chun. Yes, let’s have lunch together. Dad, why didn’t you ask Uncle Ip to stay?”
“We have enough people here. We don’t need to hire anymore. Sorry. No. Over here! Hire me, boss… boss… you, you, you… come up here… pick me. Hire me, boss. Master Ip, you’re looking for a job? Come, come on up…”
“Master Ip! You can’t dress like that to work. Hello, Master Ip. Master Ip, hello. The boss here used to practice martial arts. That’s why he likes to employ martial artists. By the way, are you still practicing? I can’t finish it all. Help me, okay? Eat it. How’s your wife and son doing? I haven’t been able to find him since he left. I don’t know if he’s still alive. I never got the chance to apologize. What’s the problem? What tin box? Japanese soldiers are coming!”
