Chinese martial arts are divided into different sects, each sect has its own rules, but all laws are unified. As a warrior, or in other words, Jianghu people have their own set of unwritten rules and morals for walking in Jianghu. These rules and morals are the foundation of people in Jianghu, so when these things are written into novels and arranged into movies, they become the souls of those knights with detached martial arts on the screen between the lines and on the screen. With such a soul, martial arts will look good, and heroes seem to have spiritual energy to become real heroes. Probably this is also the spirit of Chinese kung fu movies, which is a special existence that is different from other action movies.
When it comes to Chinese kung fu movies, Hong Kong must be mentioned. A group of Hong Kong film fans cultivated in the early video halls have deep feelings for Hong Kong-made kung fu films. Among them, the martial artists they admire are benevolent, righteous, and noble in martial arts, which is the integrity of Hong Kong-made kung fu films. Now that Hong Kong films are in decline as a whole, Hong Kong filmmakers have come to the mainland one after another to develop. In order to adapt to the film review system in the mainland and the preferences of fans, Hong Kong filmmakers are constantly adjusting, trying to integrate into this society, and insisting on letting the spirit of Hong Kong films take a new form. Glow. "Ip Man" is the most typical representative of Hong Kong kung fu films.
From the first "Ip Man" that made a sensation in the film industry to the current "Ip Man 3" that swept 720 million in 10 days, this series of films has always had a unique position in the hearts of Hong Kong film fans. As Bruce Lee's master, when Ip Man first appeared on the big screen, the audience was mostly curious. Why should a seemingly unknown martial artist set up his own biography in front of the big screen? The result is obviously satisfactory. Not only Bruce Lee's master, but the film tells the audience more about the essence of martial arts passed down from generation to generation, the character and spirit of a martial arts practitioner. Thinking back to the past, who didn't see the blood boiled and radiate with love. In the second part, Ye Wen's spiritual level has been elevated from an ordinary martial artist's integrity to a national integrity. The relationship between him and his wife Zhang Yongcheng in the war has become a meaningful war love fairy tale.
Today, Ip Man has filmed the third film, what else can I say? From the understanding of martial arts to the righteousness of the race, it seems that the character of Ye Wen has been completed. However, no one seems to be able to achieve what Ye Wen would be like as a pure individual. In the latest film, which is also the final chapter of this series, the work gives a very full and very happy answer.
As the protagonist of the film, Ip Man went from a chivalrous man in his infancy to a grand master later. What he brings to the audience is not only the entertainment in front of the screen, but also the interpretation and inheritance of Hong Kong Kung Fu movies. As mentioned above, the most touching aspect of Hong Kong films is that it promotes the character of a nation with the spirit of martial arts. It is independent of other action films because it contains Chinese martial arts that is different from other action films. The spirit of wisdom is in it. Hong Kong films have done a good job in this regard. "Ip Man" is still so vibrant after going through the difficult period of kung fu films and the difficult times when Hong Kong films are lonely. Not to mention other things, only this love for the film is worth it The audience appreciates.
For ordinary mainland audiences, without the experience and emotional foundation of Hong Kong kung fu movies, they may not be able to feel the Hong Kong-style feelings of "Ip Man". However, this film has created a miracle at the Hong Kong box office in recent years, and even surpassed Jackie Chan and Jet Li in box office performance, and it is not based on our knowledge of Hong Kong films. From the perspective of Hong Kong people themselves, perhaps they can understand the moving parts of this film. After so many years of ups and downs under British rule, Hong Kong has outstanding qualities such as self-discipline, unity, and a sense of honor. In the ups and downs of history, it is these good qualities that have supported Hong Kong people to this day.
The reason why the "Ip Man" series has won the recognition and appreciation of Hong Kong compatriots today is that Hong Kong people saw their integrity in this film and saw the iron bones tempered in the humiliation era. For Hong Kong people, kung fu is not just as simple as a movie, it is their passionate memory of the era, and it is a proud and proud past. Today’s Hong Kong is different from the past. The society is undergoing subtle changes, but the Hong Kong spirit conveyed through the pictures remains unchanged. The box office of "Ip Man 3" in Hong Kong is unknown, but it is believed that it is not far behind. In this movie, Ip Man is no longer just a righteous chivalrous man and a patriotic hero, he is also a kind father and a considerate husband. The fresh love makes the whole "Ip Man 3" emotionally sublimated. thickness.
Not only the emotional part, but also the interspersed drama and literary drama, cherishing and respecting life are also one of the themes of this film. From defending the school to protecting his son; from the protector to the guardian; from not fighting to fighting, Ye Wen, who deals with different people, shows his understanding and respect for life between wars and non-wars. This part is the most valuable part of the work, a bowl of thick chicken soup, I don't know if it can work on you, but at least it has a good taste of Hong Kong.
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