"Ip Man" is a biopic of sorts about the Chinese master who created Wing Chun. He went on to have many disciples with Bruce Lee being the most famous one. But before that he had to deal with Japanese invaders and arrogant Chinese bullies from other regions.

The movie begins in 1935 and Ip Man (Donnie Yen) was doing well for himself. He was married with a son and a large home. There were the occasional fights, but nothing he couldn't handle. Then, in 1937, Japan invaded, and everything changed. Life wasn't easy anymore. Food was scarce and Ip Man lost his home to the Japanese. He would have to battle the Japanese in one way or another before it was all over.

"Ip Man" is a kung-fu movie first and a biopic... maybe sixth. It's primarily about the character of Ip Man which can be indicative of all kung-fu masters: humble, generous, wise. It's also about Ip Man's incredible fighting skills and using that fighting skill against the wicked. "Ip Man" was angering, it was sentimental, and it was courageous. It was well worth watching.