Man of Tai Chi
In Beijing, a young martial artist's skill places him in position to experience opportunities and sacrifices.
Critics Sentiment
Tiger earns money to repair the temple while developing a more brutal fighting style
Tiger fights Donaka at the temple, re-embracing Tai Chi principles to defeat him
The film drops sharply from its peak during the mid-film fight sequences (7.5) to the widely criticized final temple confrontation (4.5), a swing of 3 points.
Man of Tai Chi starts strong with impressive martial arts choreography that reviewers consistently praised, particularly the early and mid-film fight sequences. However, the film suffers from a dramatic decline in the final act, with critics widely panning the climactic temple fight as an embarrassing departure from the authentic martial arts that made the earlier scenes compelling. Despite wooden performances and a predictable story, the film succeeds as a martial arts showcase during its middle portions.
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Tiger Chen Hu
'Tiger' Chen Lin Hu
Keanu Reeves
Donaka Mark
Karen Mok Man-Wai
Inspector Suen Jing Si
Yu Hai
Master Yang
Ye Qing
Ching Sha
Simon Yam
Superintendent Wong
Yasuyuki Hirata
Thin Man
Julius Brian Siswojo
Gong Au Young
Hélène Siwan Leclerc
Female Announcer
Michael Tong Man-Lung
Shek Kuan
Sam Lee
De-Ming
Guo Jiulong
Old Commentator
Huang Jianxiang
Young Commentator
Zihan Xia
Li Hung
Steve Yoo
Chi Tak
Iko Uwais
Gilang Sunjaya
Troy Sandford
Chi Tak Opponent
Ju Kun
Chou Ping (Southern Fist)
Jeremy Marinas
MMA
Brahim Achabbakhe
Taekwondo Fighter
Crew
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