Wing Chun
Summary:
Wing Chun is a martial-arts film with an unusual feminist bent, inspired by a true historical figure. In 19th-century China, a pack of bandits attacks a remote village, attempting to kidnap a beautiful young widow named Charmy. However, they are foiled by Yim Wing Chun, a local tofu-shop owner who also happens to be a fearsome fighter; she defeats the thieves nearly single-handedly. T... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Michelle Yeoh - (Yim Wing Chun)
Donnie Yen - (Leung Pok To)
Cheng Pei-Pei
All Cast & Crew >>
Review:
More of an adorably campy romantic comedy than an action flick, the plot of Wing Chun bears little resemblance to the legend of its titular character, the erstwhile inventor of a kung-fu style for which she was named. Of course, there's plenty of kung-fu action, often mixed with slapstick, in the over-the-top style that made director... Continue >>
Related Movies:
2005 The Samurai I Loved
2000 Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
1997 The Soong Sisters
More Related Movies >>
Great Film Moments:
- In Theaters
- This Week
- Coming Soon
- New on DVD
Browse More Movies:
