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Since at least the 1960s, martial arts movies have been consistently reliable sources of entertainment for any and all fans of the action genre. If a film emphasizes hand-to-hand combat, with or without some weapons thrown in for good measure, and has consistent action throughout, it might just qualify as a martial arts movie. Many, though admittedly not all, martial arts films are made throughout Asia, too.
As a director, he’s paired well with another legend of the martial arts genre, Donnie Yen, with the story here involving a masked bandit robbing the corrupt and wealthy like a Robin Hood with kung fu skills. The narrative itself is pretty simple, even by martial arts movie standards , but it’s straightforward in a fun way, and the action scenes more than deliver.
Tai-Chi Master is tonally a little strange, balancing some more melodramatic moments against some rather broad comedy, all the while also being pretty action-packed. But it all comes together into something entertaining, with something to offer pretty much anyone, even those who might not be super familiar with the martial arts genre. Also, having the likes of both Jet Li and Michelle Yeoh starring here certainly doesn’t hurt.
It’s a noble remake of a Bruce Lee classic, Fist of Fury, and honestly delivers in much the same way that film does, with things naturally feeling a little faster and more modern. Both films are worth watching for any fan of kung fu cinema, though, and even if Bruce Lee might well never be entirely replaceable, Jet Li does come close to matching Lee’s charisma and screen presence here, establishing himself as one of the greats of his generation.
*Availability in US Release Date August 15, 1991 Director Tsui Hark Cast Jet Li , Yuen Biao , Jacky Cheung , Rosamund , Kwan , Kent Cheng Runtime 134 Minutes 3 'Wing Chun' Director: Yuen Wo-Ping Close One more Yuen Wo-Ping film for good measure and, like Tai-Chi Master, Wing-Chun also stars Michelle Yeoh.
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