The Grandmaster

It's north meets south as the best of the best Chinese kung fu experts compete prior to the Japanese invasion. The story of Ip Man (Grandmaster who taught Bruce Lee) is beautifully portrayed with stylized kung fu choreographed duels. A platonic love story and a family power struggle serve as subplots. If you understand Cantonese and/or Mandarin, it will be a plus to enjoyment of this English subtitled film. Stay for some more kung fu action in the middle of the credits.

Alien gives it 3 "64 hands, 1 button, and a code of honor" stars out of 4.