Movie

Tai Chi Zero

2012 · 100 min

A giddy, gadget-strewn martial-arts romp where cartoonish fights and playful visuals keep everything breezy and bright.

Tagline: See the extraordinary life of founder of the Yang style Tai Chi.
Overview: In legendary Chen Village, everyone is a martial arts master, using their powerful Chen Style Tai Chi in all aspects of their lives. Lu Chan has arrived to train, but the villagers are forbidden to teach Chen Style to outsiders, and do their best to discourage him by challenging him to a series of fights. Everyone, from strong men to young children, defeats him using their Tai Chi moves. But when a man from the village's past returns with a frightening steampowered machine and plans to build a railroad through the village at any costs, the villagers realize they may have no choice but to put their faith in Lu Chan... who has a secret power of his own.
How it feels: Whimsical, light, uplifting and campy. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Identity, trauma, class, power
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.
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Tone: whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
upliftingstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
trauma
class
power
coming-of-age
Places: countryside
small town
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex none