Member SamSeed Posted May 18, 2023 Member Share Posted May 18, 2023 Despite Ip Man 4 being billed as the final chapter, I guess money (and worldwide fame and recognition after John Wick 4) talks. Donnie is returning for Ip Man 5, no other details have been revealed at this stage. https://www.screendaily.com/news/ip-man-5-among-three-donnie-yen-films-revealed-at-cannes-exclusive/5182183.article 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member DiP Posted May 18, 2023 Member Share Posted May 18, 2023 The only sensical thing to do for the official franchise at this point is to do a prequel of the original. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member SamSeed Posted May 18, 2023 Author Member Share Posted May 18, 2023 9 minutes ago, DiP said: The only sensical thing to do for the official franchise at this point is to do a prequel of the original. Then again, aren't there at least three of those already on the market? Honestly, and it's probably way too much of a fanboy wish, but it would be amazing to get Jackie Chan in as the final villain Donnie faces as Ip Man. One last, great fight scene, especially if they're going for a much older Ip Man. They really need to have one proper, well choreographed fight onscreen, because the Shanghai Knights one really didn't cut it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member DiP Posted May 18, 2023 Member Share Posted May 18, 2023 Those movies are not part of the official franchise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator One Armed Boxer Posted May 18, 2023 Moderator Share Posted May 18, 2023 First poster is out - 2 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member sifu iron perm Posted May 18, 2023 Member Share Posted May 18, 2023 Damn 😆 🤣 😂 😹 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Drunken Monk Posted May 18, 2023 Member Share Posted May 18, 2023 So this has to be a prequel, right? Spoiler Since Ip Man died in the fourth film? I have my fingers crossed they’re not going to go crazy and de-age Donnie. No one wants that. I’m tired of his Ip Man films but since this is happening, I hope they switch things up. Bring Kenji Tanigaki on board as fight choreographer or someone equally as modern and fresh. Make it something special. Cast some heavy hitters in key roles. My dream would be Jackie Chan as the villain (I know, I know, that’ll never happen). Let’s get Yuen Biao in there or Kara Hui or Philip Ng. Some skillful legends. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member DrNgor Posted May 18, 2023 Member Share Posted May 18, 2023 Yeah...no. Isn't Donnie supposed to be more or less retired from Martial arts action now? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member DiP Posted May 18, 2023 Member Share Posted May 18, 2023 I hope they ditch Ip Man Ip 5 altogether and do another modern actioner as a subtitude. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member legendarycurry Posted May 18, 2023 Member Share Posted May 18, 2023 No thanks,fourth film was more or less ass. They got worse as the series moved on. Yip man more like a skip man. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Ah_Tao Posted May 18, 2023 Member Share Posted May 18, 2023 I've always said Donnie Yen is like Daniel Craig. After every damn Ip Man or Bond movie they make, they hype up that they're retiring from the role.... Only to make another one. I'll still check it out but I'll always watch Anthony Wong's film after Ip Man 4 for a more mature Ip Man 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member OpiumKungFuCracker Posted May 18, 2023 Member Share Posted May 18, 2023 I am Ip Man fatigued 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member LoBo Posted May 18, 2023 Member Share Posted May 18, 2023 (edited) I liked the 3 first films most. The 4th was ok, but I need to see it again. I have only seen it once. I will watch a 5th film Edited May 19, 2023 by LoBo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member OpiumKungFuCracker Posted May 18, 2023 Member Share Posted May 18, 2023 7 hours ago, legendarycurry said: No thanks,fourth film was more or less ass. They got worse as the series moved on. Yip man more like a skip man. Skip man 😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinJCFan Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 The Ghost of Ip man strikes again! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member laagi Posted May 19, 2023 Member Share Posted May 19, 2023 (edited) I honestly hope Donnie at some point won't overstay his or one of his on screen personas welcome. I'd be curious what changed his mind to return to the classic Martial Arts cinema after officially retiring from it not too long ago. Also interesting that all of his upcoming projects are produced or financed by mainland China. Or am I mistaken here? But I guess we all gotta live somehow... Edited May 19, 2023 by laagi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Drunken Monk Posted May 19, 2023 Member Share Posted May 19, 2023 He should make the best Ip Man 5 he possibly can, make a shitload of money and then pour that money into Flashpoint 2. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator One Armed Boxer Posted May 19, 2023 Moderator Share Posted May 19, 2023 23 minutes ago, laagi said: Also interesting that all of his upcoming projects are produced or financed by mainland China. Or am I mistaken here? Yen was a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (what a mouthful!) that took place earlier this year, so he’s certainly been more proactive in aligning himself with the authorities, but as for the financing of his projects - wouldn’t it be easier to list the Chinese/HK movies made in the last 10 years that weren't financed by the mainland? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member chonk Posted May 19, 2023 Member Share Posted May 19, 2023 1 hour ago, One Armed Boxer said: Yen was a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (what a mouthful!) that took place earlier this year, so he’s certainly been more proactive in aligning himself with the authorities, but as for the financing of his projects - wouldn’t it be easier to list the Chinese/HK movies made in the last 10 years that weren't financed by the mainland? Yes, very good point. Quite massive transformations going on for years. It's also one of the topics in "Kung Fu Stuntmen". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member DiP Posted May 19, 2023 Member Share Posted May 19, 2023 4 hours ago, laagi said: Also interesting that all of his upcoming projects are produced or financed by mainland China. Or am I mistaken here? That has been the norm since the mid 2000s so it ain't just Donnie getting the China co-finances, pretty much every big name in Hong Kong cinema is playing the game. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Koravec Posted May 19, 2023 Member Share Posted May 19, 2023 (edited) Ive always been for ongoing franchises but man the fourth was so bad. eh love Ip Man Ill watch it, cant wait lol. hopefully in theaters all over america Edited May 19, 2023 by Koravec 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member starschwar Posted May 20, 2023 Member Share Posted May 20, 2023 They skipped over a lot of Ip Man training Bruce between 3 and 4 - that'd be my ideal subject matter for a final film. Alternatively, go full ham sci-fi. Make it about a resurrected clone of Ip who must defend China from some futuristic threat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Drunken Monk Posted May 20, 2023 Member Share Posted May 20, 2023 Please…God…no more Bruce Lee. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member DiP Posted May 20, 2023 Member Share Posted May 20, 2023 (edited) 7 hours ago, Drunken Monk said: Please…God…no more Bruce Lee. Agreed. Yip Man and Bruce Lee in both part 3 and 4 was enough. If there's a story left about Yip Man to tell at this point is his early years before WW2; His upbringing, how he mastered the art of wing chun, struggling in society despite being wealthy, forming friends and rivals etc. Edited May 20, 2023 by DiP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member DiP Posted May 20, 2023 Member Share Posted May 20, 2023 According to producer Raymond Wong, this will be an installment with a new approach and new sentiments beyond the formula of the last four movies. http://hktopten.blogspot.com/2023/05/20230519-donnie-yen-returns-to-ip-man.html 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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