It's A Wrap For Ip Man

Sammo Hung reveals that knowing Donnie Yen's strengths and conditions well enough, he designed backbreaking action for him while trying his best not aggravate his conditions. Sammo Hung also praises Hiroyuki Ikeuchi for putting up a commendable performance, despite not being trained in Chinese martial arts and not given a lot of complex moves.

Sammo Hung adds that he'd be heading for Taiwan next month to take part in a film his son Jimmy Hung is directing.

Wing Chun is a form of extreme close-quarter combat that emphasises speed and power, and Donnie Yen, who did filming while being affected by previous injuries, was having a very painful time completing each shot.

"When shooting martial arts scenes, I was basically not able to raise my shoulder. For nearly every take, I had to rely on a masseur on the set to help massage and ease my shoulder so that I could complete a scene." explains Donnie Yen. May he recover soon enough.
 

Donnie Yen also says that the model-turned actress Lynn Hung surprises him by her convincing acting skills.

Having worked with director Wilson Yip to great successes in the recent years, Donnie Yen has great confidence for Ip Man, "We've developed a miraculous rapport, I believe Ip Man is our most fully-fledged work yet."    

Ip Man is expected open in theatres in China on December 19.  Movie Report, Zhejiang Daily, Netease 

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