So, in fact, after the four movies, the roles of Donnie Yen and Ip Man have melted into one. As long as you see Donnie Yen, you will think of Ip Man. When you see Ip Man’s movies, you will think of Donnie Yen, and you will think of Donnie Yen, who thinks that is the most authentic performance.Even if Tony Leung's "The Grandmaster" is so famous, the most recognized character of Ip Man seems to be Donnie Yen.
From this perspective, Donnie Yen succeeded.After these four movies, Donnie Yen's resources have become much richer.
If Donnie Yen had not filmed the "Ip Man" series of movies, it would be hard to say that his career would be as brilliant as another time and space. After Donnie Yen filmed "Ip Man", the reason why he was able to participate in some Hollywood movies is undoubtedly because he is famous enough in China!
It can be said that the importance of the "Ip Man" series to Donnie Yen is self-evident!Missed Ip Man, Donnie Yen is at best a kung fu star who is more capable of playing!It is even possible that even Hong Kong actors like Louis Koo who make a living by relying on acting skills are not as good as those of Hong Kong actors!
Of course, Donnie Yen may be much better than Hong Kong actors such as Simon Yam and Wu Zhenyu. After all, action actors are relatively scarce!
If Zhao Wenzhuo could star in the "Ip Man" series of movies, there is no doubt that he would not have done too badly, and he would have better than another time and space!It can even be said to be much better!
The "Ip Man" series is definitely one of the few masterpieces in Hong Kong Kung Fu movies in two thousand years later!Whether it is a literary drama or a martial arts action drama, it can be said to be a masterpiece for a while!At least in action movies two thousand years later, it is hard to say that the action scenes in that movie will definitely surpass the "Ip Man" series!Including Wu Jing's "Wolf Warrior" series!Moreover, the "Wolf Warrior" series can no longer be considered a traditional kung fu movie. It contains too many modern elements, and it can even be said to be a modern action movie!
The "Ip Man" series, whether it is the traditional Wing Chun boxing, or the various weapons at the end, are actually not out of the scope of traditional kung fu movies!
Of course, the Kung Fu movies in the "Ip Man" series, including Jet Li's "Huo Yuanjia" and "Hong Feihong" series, are very different from the once glorious Shaw Brothers martial arts films!
Hong Kong martial arts films began to enter the international market in the 1970s.Many people think that Bruce Lee made foreigners know Chinese Kung Fu. In fact, the first kung fu film to be officially launched overseas was "The First Fist of the World" produced by Shaw Brothers in 1971 and directed by Zheng Chang and Luo Lie. The film was released at the same time in 1,000 mainstream theaters in the United States, and was unprecedentedly grand.However, Bruce Lee really promoted Chinese Kung Fu overseas.Although Bruce Lee's life was short, he only filmed 4 and a half works, including "The Brothers of Tangshan", "The Jingwumen", "The Dragon Crossing the River", "The Dragon and the Tiger Fight" and the unfinished "Game of Death", his movies are full of strong national integrity and patriotism, which makes people feel energetic after watching it.His own Jeet Kune Do Kung Fu was powerful and has been passed down to this day.Many tough guy stars in Hollywood, such as Steve McQueen, James Coburn, etc., have learned kung fu under Bruce Lee.After Bruce Lee's bizarre death, many imitators appeared, including Zhuangdao, Lu Xiaolong, etc., but they could only get their form but not their spirit.
By the late 1970s, Hong Kong and Taiwan martial arts films began to decline. During this period, the content of various martial arts films was nothing more than sect struggles, learning arts and revenge.Hu Jinquan is a slow work that produces meticulous work, and has not had any new work in several years.Zhang Che was also repeating himself constantly, and his works were gradually becoming less innovative.By 1978, several eye-catching films were finally released, and several well-known international film characters appeared.Jackie Chan has worked hard under Luo Wei for many years and has made many films, but he has never been a bit popular. In 1978, Yuan Heping, who had been a martial arts director under Zhang Che, directed "Snake Shame Hand" for Siyuan Company, and used Jackie Chan as the protagonist. Although the plot of the film is not completely out of the old-fashioned, it has made some innovations in martial arts design. He added a lot of comedy elements to the storyline and martial arts to create a new kind of hobby kung fu film. Jackie Chan fully utilized the Peking Opera Northern Kung fu he learned in the Peking Opera troupe in Zhanyuan and became a new idol of kung fu films."Drunk Boxing" that the two of them collaborated on again later became a classic.
In the 1980s, the annual output of Hong Kong and Taiwan martial arts films has dropped significantly. Except for a few films such as "The Blazing of the Finger", "Heroes Without Tears", "Shaolin Temple", etc., there are few sensational works. At this time, newcomer Tsui Hark appeared. He once studied movies in an American university and filmed the TV series "Golden Sword Love Hero" on Jiashi after returning to Hong Kong. The filming techniques he directed were refreshing. He photographed "Swordsman in Shushan" in 1984 and hired Hollywood stunt producers to create a fantasy world of sword immortals, but the market response was cold.During this period, the works of Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung and others were also constantly changing. They filmed a series of kung fu films with modern themes, such as "The Fortune Star Series", "Police Story Series" and "Plan A", etc., which opened a new path for martial arts films. Martial arts pay more attention to the sense of speed and strength, and some humorous elements are added in the middle.During this period, other brothers from the Seven Little Fu who Jackie Chan was studying in the opera troupe, such as Yuan Biao, Yuan Kui, Yuan Hua, etc., also became independent figures in the performance and martial arts guidance fields of martial arts films.
By the late 1980s and early 1990s, costume martial arts films began to regain attention. Hu Jinquan was named, "The Smiling and Proud Wanderer" co-directed by Tsui Hark and Cheng Xiaodong, "Huang Feihong" directed by Tsui Hark, "The Crane Ding Needle" directed by Cheng Xiaodong, and "New Dragon Inn" co-directed by Tsui Hark, Cheng Xiaodong and Li Huimin became the representative works of martial arts films during this period. The characteristics of this type of film are that martial arts design is imaginative and has extremely rich imagination.Among them, Cheng Xiaodong can be said to be a representative figure among martial arts directors. His future style can be seen in "Life and Death" directed by him in the early 1980s.Tsui Hark's "Huang Feihong" series innovates the theme of an old folk martial arts legend. The film adds martial arts disputes to the great turbulent era, showing a sense of worrying about the country and the people, and elevating the martial arts film to a higher level.For a time, imitation and follow-up works were frequently released, and everyone was competing to shoot costume martial arts films, among which only Yuan Heping's "Iron Monkey" and "The Legend of Fire Cloud" were somewhat innovative.By the mid-1990s, it was in decline again!
In a flash, the new century was entered. "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" directed by Ang Lee won four Oscars, making Chinese martial arts films attract the attention of the world once again!Some famous domestic directors such as Zhang Yimou have also made great films like "Hero"!However, Chen Hao believes that it is not accurate to attribute "Hero" to a martial arts movie. This is already a new transformation, and it is more appropriate to say that it is a costume action movie!Because he has completely separated from the pattern of Hong Kong martial arts movies, you can't say that Hong Kong martial arts movies are not good, but "Hero" can definitely be called a completely innovative costume action blockbuster!
From this perspective, Donnie Yen succeeded.After these four movies, Donnie Yen's resources have become much richer.
If Donnie Yen had not filmed the "Ip Man" series of movies, it would be hard to say that his career would be as brilliant as another time and space. After Donnie Yen filmed "Ip Man", the reason why he was able to participate in some Hollywood movies is undoubtedly because he is famous enough in China!
It can be said that the importance of the "Ip Man" series to Donnie Yen is self-evident!Missed Ip Man, Donnie Yen is at best a kung fu star who is more capable of playing!It is even possible that even Hong Kong actors like Louis Koo who make a living by relying on acting skills are not as good as those of Hong Kong actors!
Of course, Donnie Yen may be much better than Hong Kong actors such as Simon Yam and Wu Zhenyu. After all, action actors are relatively scarce!
If Zhao Wenzhuo could star in the "Ip Man" series of movies, there is no doubt that he would not have done too badly, and he would have better than another time and space!It can even be said to be much better!
The "Ip Man" series is definitely one of the few masterpieces in Hong Kong Kung Fu movies in two thousand years later!Whether it is a literary drama or a martial arts action drama, it can be said to be a masterpiece for a while!At least in action movies two thousand years later, it is hard to say that the action scenes in that movie will definitely surpass the "Ip Man" series!Including Wu Jing's "Wolf Warrior" series!Moreover, the "Wolf Warrior" series can no longer be considered a traditional kung fu movie. It contains too many modern elements, and it can even be said to be a modern action movie!
The "Ip Man" series, whether it is the traditional Wing Chun boxing, or the various weapons at the end, are actually not out of the scope of traditional kung fu movies!
Of course, the Kung Fu movies in the "Ip Man" series, including Jet Li's "Huo Yuanjia" and "Hong Feihong" series, are very different from the once glorious Shaw Brothers martial arts films!
Hong Kong martial arts films began to enter the international market in the 1970s.Many people think that Bruce Lee made foreigners know Chinese Kung Fu. In fact, the first kung fu film to be officially launched overseas was "The First Fist of the World" produced by Shaw Brothers in 1971 and directed by Zheng Chang and Luo Lie. The film was released at the same time in 1,000 mainstream theaters in the United States, and was unprecedentedly grand.However, Bruce Lee really promoted Chinese Kung Fu overseas.Although Bruce Lee's life was short, he only filmed 4 and a half works, including "The Brothers of Tangshan", "The Jingwumen", "The Dragon Crossing the River", "The Dragon and the Tiger Fight" and the unfinished "Game of Death", his movies are full of strong national integrity and patriotism, which makes people feel energetic after watching it.His own Jeet Kune Do Kung Fu was powerful and has been passed down to this day.Many tough guy stars in Hollywood, such as Steve McQueen, James Coburn, etc., have learned kung fu under Bruce Lee.After Bruce Lee's bizarre death, many imitators appeared, including Zhuangdao, Lu Xiaolong, etc., but they could only get their form but not their spirit.
By the late 1970s, Hong Kong and Taiwan martial arts films began to decline. During this period, the content of various martial arts films was nothing more than sect struggles, learning arts and revenge.Hu Jinquan is a slow work that produces meticulous work, and has not had any new work in several years.Zhang Che was also repeating himself constantly, and his works were gradually becoming less innovative.By 1978, several eye-catching films were finally released, and several well-known international film characters appeared.Jackie Chan has worked hard under Luo Wei for many years and has made many films, but he has never been a bit popular. In 1978, Yuan Heping, who had been a martial arts director under Zhang Che, directed "Snake Shame Hand" for Siyuan Company, and used Jackie Chan as the protagonist. Although the plot of the film is not completely out of the old-fashioned, it has made some innovations in martial arts design. He added a lot of comedy elements to the storyline and martial arts to create a new kind of hobby kung fu film. Jackie Chan fully utilized the Peking Opera Northern Kung fu he learned in the Peking Opera troupe in Zhanyuan and became a new idol of kung fu films."Drunk Boxing" that the two of them collaborated on again later became a classic.
In the 1980s, the annual output of Hong Kong and Taiwan martial arts films has dropped significantly. Except for a few films such as "The Blazing of the Finger", "Heroes Without Tears", "Shaolin Temple", etc., there are few sensational works. At this time, newcomer Tsui Hark appeared. He once studied movies in an American university and filmed the TV series "Golden Sword Love Hero" on Jiashi after returning to Hong Kong. The filming techniques he directed were refreshing. He photographed "Swordsman in Shushan" in 1984 and hired Hollywood stunt producers to create a fantasy world of sword immortals, but the market response was cold.During this period, the works of Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung and others were also constantly changing. They filmed a series of kung fu films with modern themes, such as "The Fortune Star Series", "Police Story Series" and "Plan A", etc., which opened a new path for martial arts films. Martial arts pay more attention to the sense of speed and strength, and some humorous elements are added in the middle.During this period, other brothers from the Seven Little Fu who Jackie Chan was studying in the opera troupe, such as Yuan Biao, Yuan Kui, Yuan Hua, etc., also became independent figures in the performance and martial arts guidance fields of martial arts films.
By the late 1980s and early 1990s, costume martial arts films began to regain attention. Hu Jinquan was named, "The Smiling and Proud Wanderer" co-directed by Tsui Hark and Cheng Xiaodong, "Huang Feihong" directed by Tsui Hark, "The Crane Ding Needle" directed by Cheng Xiaodong, and "New Dragon Inn" co-directed by Tsui Hark, Cheng Xiaodong and Li Huimin became the representative works of martial arts films during this period. The characteristics of this type of film are that martial arts design is imaginative and has extremely rich imagination.Among them, Cheng Xiaodong can be said to be a representative figure among martial arts directors. His future style can be seen in "Life and Death" directed by him in the early 1980s.Tsui Hark's "Huang Feihong" series innovates the theme of an old folk martial arts legend. The film adds martial arts disputes to the great turbulent era, showing a sense of worrying about the country and the people, and elevating the martial arts film to a higher level.For a time, imitation and follow-up works were frequently released, and everyone was competing to shoot costume martial arts films, among which only Yuan Heping's "Iron Monkey" and "The Legend of Fire Cloud" were somewhat innovative.By the mid-1990s, it was in decline again!
In a flash, the new century was entered. "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" directed by Ang Lee won four Oscars, making Chinese martial arts films attract the attention of the world once again!Some famous domestic directors such as Zhang Yimou have also made great films like "Hero"!However, Chen Hao believes that it is not accurate to attribute "Hero" to a martial arts movie. This is already a new transformation, and it is more appropriate to say that it is a costume action movie!Because he has completely separated from the pattern of Hong Kong martial arts movies, you can't say that Hong Kong martial arts movies are not good, but "Hero" can definitely be called a completely innovative costume action blockbuster!