An entertaining genre movie that pays tribute to the past with a traditional story about honor and the discipline of martial arts.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Jan 31, 2021

"Man of Tai Chi" won't blow your mind, but it is a well put together piece of fun for fans of old school martial arts cinema.

| Original Score: B | Jul 8, 2020

Fans of martial arts flicks, despite some choice sequences, will most likely be disappointed.

| Aug 29, 2019

In the generally impoverished world of early-'10s action cinema, it's an absolute gem, however tarnished.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Jun 1, 2019

Needless to say, The Keanu hasn't got a patch on either Fincher or Assayas stylistically, and while his casting of himself as the eeeevil villain may have been a bold move, his performance could be a career-worst.

| Nov 27, 2017

As a martial arts action film, Man of Tai Chi is fun enough -- the fights are engaging, Chen's moves are breathtaking, and Keanu Reeves goes full Keanu Reeves.

| Original Score: 6/10 | Mar 16, 2017

Yes, it's irreverent at times, but Man Of Tai Chi exudes confidence in its silliness, too, never actually treating the subject of martial arts as light or inconsequential.

| Original Score: B- | Jun 23, 2016

Man of Tai Chi is probably one of the best martial arts films this side of The Raid.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Mar 4, 2015

Pro forma, sure, but briskly paced. For the most part, the fight scenes are grounded in physical potential, but there are shots and edits that have simple physical magic to them.

| Apr 7, 2014

While Reeves exhibits natural talent behind the camera, his debut carries an austere coldness that shuts out any semblance of diverting pleasure.

| Original Score: C+ | Feb 5, 2014

[Director Keanu Reeves] cuts too much, but he respects the fighters' abilities - and the viewers' desire to see them.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Nov 14, 2013

The brutally efficient shooting style Reeves employs to film master choreographer Yuen Woo Ping's breathtaking fights is refreshingly grounded and old-school kinetic.

| Nov 4, 2013

Impressive fight choreography is the highlight of this otherwise muddled, bilingual directorial debut from Keanu Reeves.

| Nov 2, 2013

Reeves distinguishes himself behind the camera. The fight scenes are exciting and plentiful, acting as a showcase for both Hu Chen's formidable talents and Yuen Wo-ping's inventive choreography.

| Original Score: B- | Nov 1, 2013

A morality play that doesn't work.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Nov 1, 2013

Kudos to Reeves for breaking out of the acting box.

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/4 | Nov 1, 2013

Reeves is not yet the bridge between east and west moviemaking he's aspiring to be, but considering this is his first time directing a feature, the result is only half-bad.

| Original Score: 2.5/5 | Nov 1, 2013

Reeves has clearly seen many Hong Kong films, and with the help of two veterans, Hollywood cinematographer Elliot Davis and HK editor Derek Hui, he's replicated one.

| Nov 1, 2013

A busy but relatively routine martial arts actioner.

Full Review | Nov 1, 2013

Keanu Reeves makes his directorial debut in a cartoonish kung fu movie with splashy fight scenes and an underdeveloped wit.

| Original Score: C+ | Nov 1, 2013