The Grandmaster (2013)

Kung fu grandmaster Ip Man reflects on his life after his fortieth birthday and the connection he had to Gong Er, the daughter and holder of the secrets of another grandmaster. Apparently there were a number of changes made from the original Chinese cut of the film to what was released for American audiences, including about 22 less minutes of runtime. The latter version is the one I watched and the editing made for a confusing product with a very choppy flow. It’s a beautiful looking film with some gorgeous fight choreography, but I’m not sure I got much from the film beyond that.

Oscar Nominations: Best Achievement in Cinematography; Best Achievement in Costume Design