The Legend is Born: Ip Man -- Film Review

SHANGHAI -- Semi-fictional biopics about Ip Man, Bruce Lee's teacher in the art of "Wing Chun" boxing, have become the most lucrative franchise among Hong Kong action films of recent years. "Ip Man" and "Ip Man 2," directed by Wilson Ip, were top grossing hits in China and HK. Another version by Wong Kar Wai is in progress. Herman Yau's "The Legend is Born -- Ip Man," which dwells on the teenage Ip's formative years of training, functions as a sort of prequel in the ongoing series.