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Master Z: Ip Man Legacy
葉問外傳：張天志
2018 107 min Hong Kong, China 18+
★6.9
Action, Crime, Drama
Director: Yuen Woo-Ping
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Description
Following his defeat by Master Ip, Cheung Tin Chi tries to make a life with his young son in Hong Kong, waiting tables at a bar that caters to expats. But it's not long before the mix of foreigners, money, and triad leaders draw him once again to the fight.
US Gross:
$209,454
Worldwide:
$21.83M
Starring
Jin Zhang
Actor
Dave Bautista
Actor
Yan Liu
Actor
Awards
2 wins & 4 nominations total
Key opinion
Master Z: Ip Man Legacy serves as a competent, action-driven spin-off that delivers satisfying fight choreography despite a predictable and formulaic script. While the ensemble cast adds star power, the film struggles to match the charismatic gravity of the original Ip Man series.
| Direction | The fight choreography is visually dynamic and serves as the film's primary strength, effectively showcasing the martial arts prowess of the leads. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay adheres to a strictly formulaic structure typical of 80s and 90s Hong Kong action cinema, relying on familiar tropes rather than innovation. | |
| Acting | Max Zhang's performance is capable but lacks the screen-commanding charisma of Donnie Yen, making the central character feel less compelling. | |
| Direction | Opinions on the visual authenticity of the action are divided, with some praising the choreography while others find the reliance on visible wirework to be distracting and unnatural. |