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Two and a half stars, with a half star for encouragement.
Lizzie 2022-03-27 09:01:14
Keanu Reeves is so fascinated by Chinese martial arts. I think this is the most fundamental factor in the filming of "Man of Tai Chi", and it is also the reason why he and Chen Hu became attached to Chen Hu early during the filming of The Matrix. The response to the film itself was mediocre, and it was even called Keanu Reeves' late-season work. The setting of "Colosseum" and other bridges has long been used badly by the director in various forms, and the fighting scenes of "Man of Tai Chi" are not so good. Exciting, but among the movies with Chinese kung fu elements made by Western directors, this movie is considered a "superior masterpiece", which is many times better than last year's "Iron Fist". Applaud the influence of Chinese Kung Fu culture.
Extended Reading
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Female Announcer: A fine line separates a fighter from a warrior. One is motivated by reason, the other, by purpose.
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Master Yang: You must meditate.
'Tiger' Chen Lin Hu: Why?
Master Yang: To clear your mind, guide your Chi and gain control.
'Tiger' Chen Lin Hu: I have control.
Master Yang: No, you have power not control.
'Tiger' Chen Lin Hu: Power is control.
Master Yang: That is an illusion.
'Tiger' Chen Lin Hu: It is not an illusion... it's reality. I live in it, you don't. What I learn here I can't use out there.
Master Yang: How can you use what you have not yet learned? Only when you've dispelled these illusions, will you find your way again.