WING CHUN is yet another new wave kung fu movie made in the revival of traditional kung fu movies that emerged after the release of ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA. Yuen Woo Ping, who came off fresh action directing the 1992 sequel got some opportunities directing new wave kung fu movies himself. This movie marks one of his best 1990s gems to date, along with IRON MONKEY.

The story centers around Yim Wing Chun (flawless performance by Michelle Yeoh), the founder of wing chun kung fu -- popularized in movies such as the Sammo Hung classics WARRIORS TWO and THE PRODIGAL SON, and most recently the IP MAN quadrilogy starring Donnie Yen -- and most of the time things are comedy-based with Michelle Yeoh trying to avoid getting married by disguising herself as a man. The humor is mixed, mostly good but goes overboard in other scenes. Donnie Yen, in a co-lead role and action director for some fight scenes, pulls off another amusing showcase, and physically gratifying action performance as Yim Wing Chun's childhood friend Leung Pok To, who tries to look for her while getting in some trouble doing so. The late Norman Chui (RIP) as the main villain showcases his MA and physicality to the max -- in one of his best roles to date -- providing great evil presence to both Michelle and Donnie and still be funny at the same time. Good support by everyone else in the cast, including Waise Lee, Kingdom Yuen, Catherine Hung, and Chui A Fai.

WING CHUN is one of the better new wave kung fu movies, and is sure to satisfy kung fu movie fans with the great talents involved here.