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Man of Tai Chi

  • 20132013
  • 14A14A
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
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Man of Tai Chi (2013)
A young martial artist's unparalleled Tai Chi skills land him in a highly lucrative underworld fight club.
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A young martial artist's unparalleled Tai Chi skills land him in a highly lucrative underworld fight club.A young martial artist's unparalleled Tai Chi skills land him in a highly lucrative underworld fight club.A young martial artist's unparalleled Tai Chi skills land him in a highly lucrative underworld fight club.
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
40K
YOUR RATING
    • Keanu Reeves
    • Michael G. Cooney
  • Stars
    • Tiger Hu Chen
    • Keanu Reeves
    • Karen Mok
    • Keanu Reeves
    • Michael G. Cooney
  • Stars
    • Tiger Hu Chen
    • Keanu Reeves
    • Karen Mok
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 171User reviews
    • 137Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
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  • Videos2

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    Keanu Reeves and Tiger Hu Chen in Man of Tai Chi (2013)
    Keanu Reeves in Man of Tai Chi (2013)
    Tiger Hu Chen and Hai Yu in Man of Tai Chi (2013)
    Tiger Hu Chen at an event for Man of Tai Chi (2013)
    Keanu Reeves at an event for Man of Tai Chi (2013)
    Keanu Reeves and Tiger Hu Chen at an event for Man of Tai Chi (2013)
    Keanu Reeves at an event for Man of Tai Chi (2013)
    Keanu Reeves, Tiger Hu Chen, Lemore Syvan, and Jason Janego at an event for Man of Tai Chi (2013)
    Keanu Reeves at an event for Man of Tai Chi (2013)
    Keanu Reeves at an event for Man of Tai Chi (2013)
    Keanu Reeves at an event for Man of Tai Chi (2013)
    Keanu Reeves at an event for Man of Tai Chi (2013)

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    Tiger Hu Chen
    Tiger Hu Chen
    • 'Tiger' Chen Lin Hu
    Keanu Reeves
    Keanu Reeves
    • Donaka Mark
    Karen Mok
    Karen Mok
    • Inspector Suen Jing Si
    Hai Yu
    • Master Yang
    Qing Ye
    Qing Ye
    • Ching Sha
    Simon Yam
    Simon Yam
    • Superintendent Wong
    Yasuyuki Hirata
    • Thin Man
    Julius Brian Siswojo
    • Gong Au Young
    • (as Brian Siswojo)
    Michael Tong
    Michael Tong
    • Shek Kuan
    Sam Lee
    Sam Lee
    • De-Ming
    Jiulong Guo
    • Old Commentator
    Huang Jiang Xiang
    • Young Commentator
    Zihan Xia
    • Li Hung
    Sung-jun Yoo
    • Chi Tak
    Iko Uwais
    Iko Uwais
    • Gilang Sunjaya
    Troy Sandford
    • Chi Tak Opponent
    Kun Ju
    • Chou Ping (Southern Fist)
    Jeremy Marinas
    Jeremy Marinas
    • MMA
      • Keanu Reeves
      • Michael G. Cooney
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    • Trivia
      The license plate of the car that picks up Tiger Chen, N666L4, refers to the fourth circle of Hell in Dante's Inferno; Greed.
    • Quotes

      Master Yang: You must meditate.

      'Tiger' Chen Lin Hu: Why?

      Master Yang: To clear your mind, guide your Chi and gain control.

      'Tiger' Chen Lin Hu: I have control.

      Master Yang: No, you have power not control.

      'Tiger' Chen Lin Hu: Power is control.

      Master Yang: That is an illusion.

      'Tiger' Chen Lin Hu: It is not an illusion... it's reality. I live in it, you don't. What I learn here I can't use out there.

      Master Yang: How can you use what you have not yet learned? Only when you've dispelled these illusions, will you find your way again.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Dom Reviews: Man of Tai Chi (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Respect (RTPK)
      Written by Eddie Chung, Ghost Style, Kitt, Phat and SIR JBS

      Performed by 24Herbs

    User reviews171

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    Featured review
    7/10
    Very good Tai Chi Kung Fu movie with moral fiber inside.
    I read the reviews from regular users. I feel some missed the point here in this movie. I happen to be experienced at what is taught inside secret societies and underground fighting. Tai Chi is a foundation and a central skill of fighting and meaning. The fight with Tiger Chen and his master is definitely the most impressive. I gave it 7 out of 10 because the lesson he learned that self-control, meditation and humbling yourself makes you more of a winner and better fighter. He learned that finally. His master cared about him deeply and you can tell when he was so concerned about him using his skills for the wrong reasons. Many of the users that would give this a lower score due to the fact of Keanu Reeves and his first directing debut were taking a side trip and missing the movie. Whatever director you have you cannot foil the skills and charisma of Tiger Chen and his master, plus the moral lessons in this film. It was not a perfect film, but you have to notice how incredibly fluid and fast this guy is and in which proves Tai Chi is more than just a style of meditation and moves. However, this also comes with learning control and not letting yourself be moved by possessed anger. I will tell you the moves were authentic, real and had little wire work, barely any. They were real masters of Tai Chi Kung Fu, both Tiger and his master I can tell you that. Anyone that cannot see that has not been in front of this going on outside of a movie like I have. Remember his teacher said he had to slow down and empty himself. It is not all about fighting and speed. It is about using your Katas, focus for your entire movements and being able to transfer and use your Chi instead of just your physical body. In all of this and the lessons, it was a ten score.
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    • erniecolorado1
    • Jul 14, 2013

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    • Release date
      • July 5, 2013 (China)
      • United States
      • China
      • Hong Kong
      • Cantonese
      • English
      • Mandarin
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    • Filming locations
      • Macau, China
    • Production companies
      • China Film Group Corporation (CFGC)
      • Company Films
      • Dalian Wanda Group
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    • 1 hour 45 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Digital

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