I think this movie does that, with a quality production that raised the bar for period drama. But rather one should aim to emulate the spirit of that person, and the message/lesson of his story. I remember that Richard Attenborough said (regarding Gandhi) that there was no way a director/movie maker could encompass and depict a person's life journey in only a 2 or 3-hour movie. The movie doesn't dwell on historical accuracy, but rather use that settings to set the mood, deliver the message and simply tells you the life journey of a Grandmaster in an fun and entertaining way. Wing Chun is best depicted without the flamboyant ballet of acrobatics often seen in other wushu films. I believe the combination of Yen, Sammo Hung and Wilson Yip is the right choice for this particular film and fighting style. At 44 years of age, he looks so energetic, confident and charismatic. This is Donnie Yen's best acting piece for awhile now, and he still delivers the action sequences brilliantly.
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