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The Tai Chi Master
A condensed version of the 28-episode martial arts TV show. Martial arts star Wu Jing is The Master of Tai Chi! Long before he found fame on the big screen with blockbusters like Invisible Target and SPL, Wu Jing made his beginning steps into the entertainment industry with this period drama. Co-directed by renowned filmmaker and action choreographer Yuen Woo Ping, the 1997 drama The Master of Tai Chi is Wu Jing's first television drama, marking the start of this humble martial artist's star-making journey. Appropriately enough, The Master of Taichi is also the story of a journeyman, following the protagonist's transformation from willful kung fu novice to respected tai chi master.
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Plot Summary
A young man named Junbao is ostracized from his Shaolin Temple training due to his rebellious nature. He befriends a girl named Li, who is also an outcast. Together, they learn to combine their unique fighting styles, facing numerous challenges and adversaries as they strive to protect the innocent and find their place in the world.
Critical Reception
The Tai Chi Master received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. While praised for its dynamic action sequences and the performances of its lead actors, some found the plot to be somewhat predictable and the pacing uneven. It is generally considered a solid entry in the martial arts genre.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for exciting martial arts choreography and fight scenes.
The film's narrative was seen as somewhat formulaic by some reviewers.
Lead actors delivered commendable performances in their respective roles.
Google audience: Audience reception for The Tai Chi Master on Google is not widely documented with specific summaries.
Fun Fact
The film features extensive wire-fu choreography, a common technique in Hong Kong martial arts cinema, to enhance the perceived abilities of the fighters.
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