cthd33 t1_j1xufi0 wrote on December 28, 2022 at 4:52 AM

He was originally considered for the role of Shang-Chi's father Wenwu. Curious to have seen how he would have been in that role. He is definitely the better martial artist than Tony Leung. But Tony Leung is probably the better actor and gave the role so much depth.

DelboyLindo t1_j2083aj wrote on December 28, 2022 at 6:39 PM

Tony Leung is a proper actor. Donnie Yen is a great martial artist but can’t really act. Imagine Donnie Yen in Hard Boiled or In The Mood For Love? Wouldn’t work.

j4eo t1_j23dud8 wrote on December 29, 2022 at 10:32 AM

Donnie Yen can't act? Sure he's not one of the five tigers but he's still a good actor.

Workothon29 t1_j1zq1kd wrote on December 28, 2022 at 4:41 PM

Tony Leung isn’t a slouch either, he knows Wing-Chun if I’m not mistaken. But yeah put next to Donnie Yen, 90% of other people’s martial arts experience completely pales in comparison.

cthd33 t1_j1ztave wrote on December 28, 2022 at 5:02 PM

Yes, they are definitely at different levels. Tony learned what he needed for the movies, but Donnie was a trained martial artist before he started making movies. And he is also the son of one the most famous female martial artist who pioneered Wushu in the U.S.

JobberYuki t1_j20wc9i wrote on December 28, 2022 at 9:19 PM

Tony being a phenomenal actor wasn't a good thing, because it was like he and simu were in 2 different movies given the level of acting skill difference