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Ip Man 3
葉問3
2015 105 min China, Hong Kong PG-13 18+
★7.1
Action, Drama, History
Director: Wilson Yip
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Description
When a band of brutal gangsters led by a crooked property developer make a play to take over the city, Master Ip is forced to take a stand.
Budget:
$36M
US Gross:
$2.68M
Worldwide:
$157M
Starring
Donnie Yen
Actor
Lynn Xiong
Actor
Jin Zhang
Actor
Awards
Asian Film Academy 2016
— Best Actor
Asian Film Academy 2016
— Best Supporting Actor
Asian Film Academy 2016
— Best Production Design
Key opinion
Ip Man 3 is generally regarded as a solid, entertaining entry in the franchise that benefits from Donnie Yen’s steady performance and high-quality fight choreography. While it succeeds as an action film, it is frequently criticized for its loose grasp on historical accuracy, underdeveloped secondary characters, and a fragmented narrative that tries to balance martial arts with family drama.
| Acting | Donnie Yen anchors the film with a reliable and charismatic performance that maintains the character's core identity. | |
| Acting | The fight sequences, particularly the climactic showdowns and the encounter with Mike Tyson, showcase elite-level choreography and technical skill. | |
| Theme | The film discards historical reality in favor of melodramatic tropes and fictionalized scenarios, alienating viewers looking for a true biographical account. | |
| Screenplay | The integration of marital drama and personal family storylines provides a refreshing, albeit uneven, contrast to the standard martial arts action. | |
| Screenplay | The inclusion of multiple subplots and cartoonish side characters makes the narrative feel rushed and disjointed, especially in the first half. | |
| Pacing | The film’s pacing fluctuates, with some viewers finding the shift between quiet drama and explosive action to be a drag, while others appreciate the contemplative tempo. |