Respect is also discussed in martial arts to raise morality

Preston 2022-04-21 09:02:20

The text is for self-cultivation, and the martial arts are for morality. If I opened my mouth, I learned it from storytelling such as the Seven Heroes and Five Righteousness when I was a child. I've only recently started to think about the meaning of it.

At first glance, the muscles and bones of martial arts activities should be to strengthen the body. Why do you say "Martiality raises morality"? Because when you know martial arts and have the skills and strength to knock down others, you can still control yourself and not hurt others, which really requires considerable character. Going a step further, being able to use your own strength to uphold justice is a higher moral character. The so-called "poor is good for one's own body, and good is good for the world", "the great hero is for the country and the people".

Ye Wen is using his words and deeds to reflect this. Although his kung fu is so good, he never took the initiative to provoke a war, but often put patience first. But it must be done when it is time to do so. The Chinese say, "Don't cause trouble if you don't have anything, don't be afraid of trouble if you have something." Ye Wen is undoubtedly a typical example of such a kind Chinese. At the end of the film, he named the newborn "Ye Zheng", hoping that the child would be an upright Chinese.

The following are named short comments.

Sammo Hung's martial arts design is as exciting as its predecessors. The characteristics of Wing Chun and Hong Quan are particularly evident. After all, these are the two mainstream martial arts in Hong Kong. Several other styles of martial arts are also seen. The fight scene is very rich. The combination of power and beauty. But this time, it was mainly Donnie Yen and Sammo Hung who showed off their kung fu, and Fan Shaohuang's Jinshan search was only for literary drama.

I think Huang Xiaoming's role in "Ip Man 2" is not 2, but the doll Bruce Lee who came out at the end is a bit 2, hehe, but Huang's face doesn't match the style of the whole play. He is still suitable for the character of a Japanese officer. His facial features are exquisite and extravagant, and he really doesn't look like a fighter on the street.
When Shi Xiaolong appeared, he could hardly recognize him. How can I be so blessed now, I have lost the aura of my youth. The dialogue is very unnatural, and as soon as you hear it, you are acting.
Xiong Dailin's Mrs. Ye continued the virtuous and kindness of the previous episode, but without the temperament of the bossy young lady, life in the war was dulled.
The other beauties were all surprised, and they didn't even have time to see their faces. For example, Master Hong's wife is too young and beautiful to have seven children. It would be more reliable to say that he is Master Hong's eldest daughter. The wife Jinshan was looking for was also Xiaojiabiyu, and the little girl she was holding was very cute. These good-looking women with children are all well-known family-friendly daughters-in-law. In addition, the beautiful woman holding the sign in the boxing match is so good.
cute kids. It simply makes people feel that Hong Kong is rich in cute dolls. Children growing up in affluent societies are like little angels.

As a martial arts film, the plot does not need too much depth, as long as it is a reasonable excuse for the use of force. But the screenwriter of this film still touched me at some point.

For example, when Zheng Zeshi questioned the editor-in-chief of the newspaper: "You have a conscience, but do you have the truth?" Then he took the initiative to reveal the truth and expose the bad things done by unscrupulous British police officers. Through the power of public opinion, we are still doing this way of fighting back against wicked officials who corrupt and bend the law.

Ye Wen's final speech was also touching. He said, "The status of people may be divided into high and low, but there should be no distinction between high and low personalities. We should respect each other." Recently, the reality of China (mainland) has always been associated with such Hong Kong film plots. In fact, being beaten in a boxing ring is second, because that's a place for fights, but when the editor-in-chief of the newspaper was arrested at the police station for his words and was beaten or almost killed, he couldn't help but think of some news events mentioned.

It is rare that the sequel can maintain the level and continue the wonderfulness of the previous episode. After watching it and walking out of the theater, in addition to the dazzling martial arts, there are some highlights that are memorable. Before his death, Master Hong said, "I can endure in life, but I can't look down on Chinese martial arts." What he emphasizes here is respect. The protection fee can be paid, the unpaid labor can be done by bowing the head to show weakness, the Chinese can endure anything in order to make a living, but they can't be without respect!

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Ip Man 2 quotes

  • Landlady: Master! Someone wants to learn Wing Chun.

    Ip Man: You want to learn Wing Chun?

    Wong Shun Leung: Maybe. Just checking it out. I don't know what Wing Chun is.

    Ip Man: Let me give you an introduction. As a matter of fact, Wing Chun is a close combat style from the South...

    Wong Shun Leung: No need to tell me all this. Let's just fight. I'll pay you the school fees if I lose.

    Ip Man: Ok. I am Ip Man of Wing Chun.

  • Ip Man: Let's talk. Will you release my pupil first?

    Cheng Wai-Kei: Release him!

    Ip Man: Leung, are you all right?

    Wong Shun Leung: I'm fine.

    Ip Man: Why did you injure him?

    Wong Shun Leung: He wanted to fight, but wasn't as good as me. I couldn't really help it, could I?

    Cheng Wai-Kei: What did you say? I'm not as good as you?

    Ip Man: Take it easy! You're both young men. Injuries are inevitable in friendly fights. I'll visit your master and explain to him. May I know who your master is?

    Cheng Wai-Kei: Doesn't matter. He's better than you anyway. By the way, did you bring the ransom?

    Ip Man: No.