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Man of Tai Chi

  • 2013
  • R
  • 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.

  • Director
    • Keanu Reeves
  • Writer
    • Michael G. Cooney
  • Stars
    • Tiger Hu Chen
    • Keanu Reeves
    • Karen Mok
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    40K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Keanu Reeves
    • Writer
      • Michael G. Cooney
    • Stars
      • Tiger Hu Chen
      • Keanu Reeves
      • Karen Mok
    • 172User 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)
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    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)
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    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
    • Director
      • Keanu Reeves
    • Writer
      • Michael G. Cooney
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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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 reviews172

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    6/10
    The One is finally back!
    I saw the trailer and had my expectations set pretty high. In many ways I felt like this movie was more of a test run for Keanu. The story line was very generic but I love the big name Hong Kong actors. I wish he utilized them more but I guess for a kung fu movie cops can only have a minor sub- plot.

    The movie's greatest strength was the amazing cinematography of each action sequence. I love how I can identify each style of fighting and enjoyed the clarity of each strike, grab and throw. Too bad Keanu can't pull out his matrix-self and show us he still got it.

    I enjoyed this movie very much even with its flaws it is a solid kung fu movie. Kung fu movies are released fewer and fewer each year, and I hope Keanu can turn into a great kung-fu movie director and still continue his acting.
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    • kennysiuu
    • Aug 6, 2013

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 5, 2013 (China)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • China
      • Hong Kong
    • Languages
      • Cantonese
      • English
      • Mandarin
    • Also known as
      • Thái Cuc Hiep
    • Filming locations
      • Macau, China
    • Production companies
      • China Film Group Corporation (CFGC)
      • Company Films
      • Dalian Wanda Group
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $25,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $100,144
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $61,054
      • Nov 3, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,464,885
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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