Cinema
Online
Welcome!
Member Login
Home
Movies
Now Showing
Coming Soon
Charts
Articles
Trailers
Movie Freak
Film Festivals
Showtimes
Home
Now Showing
Coming Soon
Articles
Trailers
Movie Freak
Film Festivals
Showtimes
Movie Details
The LEGEND IS BORN: IP MAN
This movie serves as a prequel to Ip Man`s life before becoming the Master of Wing Chun. It depicts Ip Man`s (Dennis To Yu-Hang) younger days in Hong Kong as a student, and returning to Foshan, China, where he spends his formative years training to become the ultimate martial arts legend. The movie stars IP Chun, the eldest son of Master IP Man, as Leung Pik, IP Man`s second Wing Chun master, Dennis To Yu Hang, the youngest World Kung Fu Champion of Hong Kong who plays the young IP Man and Fan Siu-wong, who also performed in the "IP Man" series.
Language
: Cantonese
Subtitle
: NA
Classification
: U
Release Date
: 24 Jun 2010
Genre
: Action / Biography
Running Time:
2 Hours 20 Minutes
Distributor
: GOLDEN SCREEN CINEMAS
Cast
: SiuWong Fan,
Sammo Hung
, Dennis To Yu-Hang, Yuen Biao, Ip Chun, Huang Yi
Director
: Herman Yau
Format
: NA
[More]
[Trailers]
Showtimes Comparison
Select up to 3 cinema locations to compare
Select State:
All States
Johor
Kedah
Malacca
Negeri Sembilan
Pahang
Penang
Perak
Sabah
Sarawak
Selangor
Terengganu
Wilayah Persekutuan
Area:
Alor Setar
Ampang
Bahau
Batu Pahat
Bayan Lepas
Bintulu
Butterworth
Cheras
City Center
Cyberjaya
Genting
George Town
Ipoh
Johor Bahru
Kajang
Kampar
Kepong
Klang
Kluang
Kota Damansara
Kota Kinabalu
Kuala Selangor
Kuantan
Kuching
Kulim
Lahad Datu
Langkawi
Malacca
Masai
Mentakab
Mid Valley City
Miri
Nilai
Parit Buntar
Petaling Jaya
Puchong
Putrajaya
Rawang
Sandakan
Seberang Jaya
Seberang Perai
Segamat
Selayang
Seremban
Seri Iskandar
Seri Kembangan
Seri Manjung
Setapak
Setiawangsa
Shah Alam
Sitiawan
Skudai
Subang
Sungai Petani
Sunway
Taiping
Tawau
Tebrau
Teluk Intan
Terengganu
Wangsa Maju
Cinemas:
Your Selected Cinemas:
Watch the latest trailers or view more videos
here
Review
Writer:
Lai Swee Wei
Writer Ratings:
Overall:
Cast:
Plot:
Effects:
NA
Cinematography:
Watch this if you liked:
“Ip Man", “Ip Man 2”
The release of this prequel couldn't come at a better time after the success of the earlier two "Ip Man" movies. Embracing the hype, producer Checkley Sin's dreams of making a movie about the legendary Wing Chun master came alive upon meeting veteran producer Raymond Wong. Poised to generate big bucks at the box office, "The Legend Is Born: Ip Man" regrettably comes off as a rip-off.
It was unfortunate that the casting of the actors weren't adventurous enough as we see the return of familiar faces from previous "Ip Man" films namely Dennis To, Fan Siu Wong, and Sammo Hung. However, what would be one of the highlights is the special appearance of 76-year-old Ip Chun (Ip Man's eldest son) who busted into some impressive Wing Chun moves against actor Dennis To.
Chronicling Ip Man's (Dennis To) younger days, "The Legend Is Born: Ip Man" kicks off where he first learned Wing Chun from Chan Wah Shun (Sammo Hung), and then subsequently from Leung Bik (Ip Chun) when his father sent him to Hong Kong's St Stephen's College to study. Leung Bik was in fact Chan Wah Shun's elder fellow-disciple, and son of Wah Shun's master Leung Jan. When Ip Man returns to Foshan after learning a modified version of Wing Chun from Leung Bik, Brother Chung Sok (Yuen Biao) who is in charge of the Wing Chun school after Wah Shun's passing, rejects his new techniques and proclaims it not fit to be called Wing Chun.
Unlike the earlier "Ip Man" movies, the choreography showcases more leg work, wrestling and weapons like the Eight Slashing Knives. Although Dennis To may bear similar physical resemblance to Donnie Yen, he fails to exude Donnie's admirable prowess and charisma especially during action scenes. He takes Donnie's calm demeanour during fight scenes a step too far by lacking in emotions, making him look not poised in any real danger.
The film also features Ip Man's adopted brother Ip Tin Chi (Fan Siu Wong) and a hilarious love triangle between the two with fellow disciple Li Mei Wai (Rose Chan). Those familiar with Ip Man's background would already know that there was no existence of an adopted sibling or the latter.
"The Legend Is Born: Ip Man" barely ignites any emotion within you towards the enemy in contrast to the earlier "Ip Man" movies where audiences might find themselves hating the Japanese and Westerners. In here, the threat of the Japanese is revisited with a certain twist involving someone close to Ip Man. While the extra characters brought into this film are composed to give a dramatic ending, it sadly ends up weak and unconvincing.
Watch this movie with little expectation, especially if you're used to Donnie Yen as the suave Ip Man.
Cinema Online, 21 June 2010
Latest News:
"Mat Kilau" nearing RM50 million mark at the box office
Director Syamsul Yusof says the movie has made RM49.5 mil, surpassing "Munafik 2"
"Dune: Part Two" is ready to begin production
The cast and crew will return to Budapest, Hungary on 21 July
"Minions: The Rise of Gru" hits USD 200mil during opening weekend
The animated feature proves there is still demand for PG family movies
SEGA plans to adapt Atlus' games for TV, movies
The company plans to expand the lores of its games like "Persona" and "Megami Tensei"
Taron Egerton meets with Marvel President, would like to play Wolverine
The actor hopes that he will be considered for the role if it's to be recast
Original Buzz Lightyear star Tim Allen finally reacts to "Lightyear"
The actor says the film has nothing to do with his character in "Toy Story"
See All News
Showtimes
Select Region / All Region
Central
North
South
East Coast
East Malaysia
Select Area / All Area
Alor Setar
Ampang
Bahau
Batu Pahat
Bayan Lepas
Bintulu
Butterworth
Cheras
City Center
Cyberjaya
Genting
George Town
Ipoh
Johor Bahru
Kajang
Kampar
Kepong
Klang
Kluang
Kota Damansara
Kota Kinabalu
Kuala Selangor
Kuantan
Kuching
Kulim
Lahad Datu
Langkawi
Malacca
Masai
Mentakab
Mid Valley City
Miri
Nilai
Parit Buntar
Petaling Jaya
Puchong
Putrajaya
Rawang
Sandakan
Seberang Jaya
Seberang Perai
Segamat
Selayang
Seremban
Seri Iskandar
Seri Kembangan
Seri Manjung
Setapak
Setiawangsa
Shah Alam
Sitiawan
Skudai
Subang
Sungai Petani
Sunway
Taiping
Tawau
Tebrau
Teluk Intan
Terengganu
Wangsa Maju
Select Cinema / All Cinemas
TGV - Toppen
TGV - Seremban 2 Shopping Centre
TGV - Tebrau City
TGV - Bukit Indah
TGV - AEON Kulaijaya
TGV - Tasek Central
GSC - Palm Mall
GSC - AEON Bandaraya Melaka
GSC - Dataran Pahlawan
GSC - The Mall, Mid Valley Southkey
GSC - Paradigm Mall JB
GSC - KSL City Mall
GSC - AEON Bandar Dato' Onn
GSC - Kluang Mall
LFS - Plaza Tasek Skudai JB
mmC - Mahkota Parade
mmC - Mesa Mall
mmC - Kiara Square Bahau
mmC - City Square
mmC - Segamat Central
MBO - Melaka Mall
MBO - Elements Mall
MBO - U Mall
AE - Terminal 1
Paragon - Batu Pahat Mall
Blockbuster - Perling Mall
New Lido - Kluang
Superstar - U Sentral Segamat
Superstar - Today's Market Seri Alam
Select Movie / All Movies
Ah Girls Go Army Again
Breakout Brothers 3 [Cant]
Cinta Subuh [Ind]
D Block [Tam]
Daeng [Thai]
Detective Conan: The Bride Of Halloween [Jap]
Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness
Elvis
Janhit Mein Jaari [Hin]
Jugjugg Jeeyo [Hin]
Jurassic World: Dominion
Jurassic World: Dominion (ATMOS)
Jurassic World: Dominion (IMAX)
La Belle Époque (LFFF) [Fre]
Mahlukat [Tur]
Mat Kilau [Mly]
Mat Kilau (Family Friendly) [Mly]
Minions: The Rise Of Gru
Minions: The Rise Of Gru (ATMOS D-BOX)
Minions: The Rise Of Gru (ATMOS)
Minions: The Rise Of Gru (D-BOX)
Minions: The Rise Of Gru (IMAX)
Moondram Athigharam [Tam]
Pattampoochi [Tam]
Rashtra Kavach: OM [Hin]
Rocketry: The Nambi Effect [Tam]
Rocketry: The Nambi Effect [Hin]
Shark Bait
Teluh [Ind]
The Black Phone
The Family (LFFF) [Fre]
The First Swallow (EIC) [Geo]
The Rise Of Lion [Mand]
The Roundup [Kor]
Tokyo Shaking (LFFF) [Fre]
Top Gun: Maverick
Top Gun: Maverick (IMAX)
Urban Myths [Kor]
Veetla Vishesham [Tam]
Vezham [Tam]
Vikram [Tam]
Yaanai [Tam]
05-Jul-22, Tuesday
06-Jul-22, Wednesday
07-Jul-22, Thursday
08-Jul-22, Friday
09-Jul-22, Saturday
10-Jul-22, Sunday
11-Jul-22, Monday
12-Jul-22, Tuesday
13-Jul-22, Wednesday
14-Jul-22, Thursday
15-Jul-22, Friday
16-Jul-22, Saturday
17-Jul-22, Sunday
Classification
U
- General viewing for all ages
P13
- Parental guidance is advisable for children below 13 years old
18
- For 18+ with elements for mature audiences
[View full list]
You can now proceed to book tickets at MBO Cinemas, click the link below to continue.
Ok
Cancel
You are now leaving Cinema Online's website.
You can now proceed to book tickets at TGV Cinemas, click the link below to continue.
Ok
Cancel
You are now leaving Cinema Online's website.
You can now proceed to book tickets at mmCineplexes Cinemas, click the link below to continue.
Ok
Cancel
You are now leaving Cinema Online's website.
You can now proceed to book tickets at Amerin Cineplex, click the link below to continue.
Ok
Cancel
You are now leaving Cinema Online's website.
You can now proceed to book tickets at Mega Cineplex, click the link below to continue.
Ok
Cancel
You are now leaving Cinema Online's website.
You can now proceed to book tickets at Blockbuster Cineplexes, click the link below to continue.
Ok
Cancel
You are now leaving Cinema Online's website.
You can now proceed to book tickets at Emperor Cinemas, click the link below to continue.
Ok
Cancel
You are now leaving Cinema Online's website.
You can now proceed to book tickets at Paragon Cinemas, click the link below to continue.
Ok
Cancel
You are now leaving Cinema Online's website.
You can now proceed to book tickets at GSC Cinemas, click the link below to continue.
Ok
Cancel
You are now leaving Cinema Online's website.
You can now proceed to book tickets at AE Cinemas, click the link below to continue.
Ok
Cancel
You are now leaving Cinema Online's website.
You can now proceed to book tickets at 10Star Cinemas, click the link below to continue.
Ok
Cancel
You are now leaving Cinema Online's website.