Donnie Yen Beats Down The Ip Man Trailer

Note: Trailer can be seen after the jump.

Acclaimed Hong Kong filmmaker Wilson Yip is teaming again with acclaimed Hong Kong action star Donnie Yen, this time to bring us the semi-biographical tale of Yip Man (presumably just another way to romanize Ip Man), the first martial arts master to openly teach the Chinese martial art of Wing Chun. Among other accomplishments, Yip was also master to Bruce Lee. The film appears to follow Yip through the turbulent years of Japanese occupation. I hadn't been following this project very closely before, but this trailer certainly promises a good deal of bad-assitude. Consider me interested. Check it out after the jump (though be warned that it's all in Chinese), or head on over to Twitch for more teasers/trailers/information.

It's a shame Donnie Yen never became quite as big a star stateside as some of his other Chinese compatriots. He does have some visibility here though, having appeared (albeit in minor roles) in movies such as Blade II, Shanghai Knights, and Hero. Any big martial arts film buffs who haven't already should check out some of his past work. He's definitely among the most intriguing action stars of his generation.