I think we have nothing left to teach Americans

Sadye 2022-03-22 09:01:18

It always makes us feel weird that Americans make Chinese-themed films. For a long time, "Chinese elements" have only existed in American movies as "elements", just like chopped green onion in hot dry noodles. It's just a matter of taste without it. And we are also accustomed to such a judgment: Americans like our kung fu, and even if they learn three moves and two styles of movements, they will never master the deep martial arts thinking behind them. So whenever Chinese elements appear in American movies, we always praise Lao Mei for being really insightful on the one hand, and on the other hand, we secretly laugh that you are not enough, and enjoy the double smugness.
However, Kung Fu Panda 2 can put an end to that.
Since I only heard from my friends that this film is fun (some people said it was meant to coax children), I only watched it as a general entertainment film. As a result, I was deeply shocked and admired after reading it, and I couldn't help but say that the future is terrifying.
In the process of watching, I kept popping up in my mind such words as "softness overcomes strength", "Dao and natural", "harmony between man and nature", "compassion" and so on. No American movie has ever given me such a strong sense of cultural identity. And the amazing thing is that these are basically not picked out and expressed in lines, but throughout the plot for my own experience. After much deliberation, it can only be understood as: they understand. This is really scary, what else can we teach them in the future?
In addition, the shadow puppet at the beginning of the film is very loving, and the action rhythm and soundtrack are also very Chinese. Reminds me of a few golden characters: Shanghai Fine Arts Film Studio. The scene where the little bunnies watch the shadow play also makes me think that they have learned this craft at home...hey.
"Kung Fu Panda 1" I can also say that it is an American story about self-confidence, this second part is completely a Chinese story. A friend said that the appearance and personality of pandas are completely un-Chinese. I think it has to be seen in this way: you can think of Po as an American, and that's fine. The story of an American with kung fu talent in China, this is the world view of "Kung Fu Panda". And then to think that this "Chinese" world background is represented by the Americans...it's horrible again!

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PS: I'm sleepy after writing the beginning, just write it and forget it

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Extended Reading

Kung Fu Panda 2 quotes

  • Mr. Ping: So, how did it go? Did you save China?

    Po: Yep.

    Mr. Ping: Well, I knew you would! That's why I had these signs made! "My son saved China - you too can save! Buy one dumpling, get one free!"

  • Mantis: I didn't have any problems with my dad. Maybe it's 'cause Mom ate his head before I was born...