Director Wong Kar Wai's upcoming Kung Fu blockbuster, "The Grandmasters," recently released its first promotional trailer.
Tony Leung Chiu Wai portrays Yip Man, master of the Wing Chun martial art, and is seen in the trailer fighting against a gang of street thugs. It's the first time for Tony Leung to play the role of a Kung Fu master but his performance has received much acclaim following the release of the preview. Audiences commented that, "Leung is very cool in the movie."
The real Kung Fu master, Wang Man also said he was surprised after seeing the trailer: "I never thought Leung could be that good. The power of his movement shows that this is a person who can manage real Kung Fu."
Director Wong Kar Wai arrived in Beijing to arrange the preview of the trailer. Xue Liming, spokesman for the movie, unveiled the reason behind showing the trailer prior to the screening of "Transformers: Dark of the Moon", saying that cinemas will upgrade their equipment for increased sound and screen light performance. "We want the audience to experience the best visual and sound effects possible during the preview."
Xue also mentioned that the movie is set against the backdrop of the Kung Fu world during the Republican Period. There will be other Kung Fu masters and schools making appearances in the movie.
"The Grandmasters" also features South Korean actress Song Hye Kyo and Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi. It has been slated for a December release.
Xue promises that "The Grandmasters" will set a new standard for Chinese film.
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