Tai Chi Zero

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  • Opened October 19, 2012 
  • 1 hr 40 min
  • PG-13 | Martial Arts Action Throughout and Violence
  • As an uncommonly gifted child, Yang Luchan had a fleshy abnormality that holds tremendous power growing on his forehead. However, being teased as the town fool, Yang’s mother spurs him to practice martial arts, and following her wishes, Yang travels to the distant Chen Village to learn TAI CHI. At this legendary village everyone practices TAI CHI and uses TAI CHI in every aspect of their lives. Nevertheless, it is forbidden for a villager to disclose TAI CHI to an outsider, which Yang learns the hard way. Upon arriving at the village, locals discourage Yang by challenging him with fights. From the strong men to old ladies to children, everyone defeats Yang with their TAI CHI moves. After facing the toughest battle and being defeated by Master Chen’s beautiful daughter Yuniang, Yang is determined to master the art of TAI CHI and goes in search of Master Chen. Full synopsis

  • Cast: Jayden Yuan, Tony Leung Kar-Fai, Angelababy, Eddie Peng, Feng Shaofeng, Ying Da, Mandy Lieu, Fung Tsui-Fan, Leung Siu Lung, Shen Si, Feng Hak-On
  • Director: Stephen Fung
  • Genres: Action/Adventure

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The movie was a good story... I enjoyed the action. Just when reading subtitles I feel as if I miss portions of the film....

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New York Post
| V.A. Musetto

Tai Chi Zero is loads of fun to watch, especially a battle in which watermelons, bananas and other fruits and veggies serve as flying weapons. Read full review

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The Playlist
| Oliver Lyttelton

It won't linger in the mind longer than it takes for the credits to roll, but it's a lot of fun while it lasts, and we're genuinely looking forward to part 2 at this point. Read full review

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NPR
| Mark Jenkins

The dialogue is merely functional, and not always delivered convincingly. Read full review

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Philadelphia Inquirer
| Tirdad Derakhshani

Tai Chi Zero, the first film in a planned trilogy, will leave hard-core fight enthusiasts wanting. But it's a droll, pleasant diversion all the same. Read full review

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Daniel Wu in "Tai Chi 0."