Chinese films in America
June 14th, 2016 at 12:26:49 AM permalink | |
Pacomartin Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 1068 Posts: 12569 | Kung Fu Panda #3 is the latest film to make more money in China ($154 million) than in Northern America ($143 million) along with Rest of World ($220 million). But it seems to be a one way street. The biggest fantasy family film in Chinese movie history dropped like a lead anvil in Northern America. Creepy! |
June 14th, 2016 at 1:09:30 AM permalink | |
Evenbob Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 146 Posts: 25010 |
The acting in the clip is awful. Most of the actors look lost and confused, an expression we see a lot in Oriental movies. Remember how Chinamen were always referred to as 'inscrutable'? That expression does not transfer well to the screen. So when they try to show emotion, it always looks forced and fake. Ever watch Oriental porn? The women are hilarious, their fake orgasms are pure melodrama. They have no idea how to express real emotions. If you take a risk, you may lose. If you never take a risk, you will always lose. |
June 14th, 2016 at 1:24:15 AM permalink | |
Pacomartin Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 1068 Posts: 12569 | Monster Hunt is the biggest film in Chinese history. Spirited Away is the biggest film in Japanese History. But they have virtually no worldwide appeal. Monsters University, a rather bland sequel, can make several times as much money. |
June 14th, 2016 at 11:25:29 AM permalink | |
Evenbob Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 146 Posts: 25010 | Their monsters are gross and unappealing. The acting in their movies reminds me of our movies in the silent era. They overdo the facial expressions to the point of being ludicrous. Jackie Chan is a good actor now, but his real early movies are unwatchable. Too many funny faces and exaggerated expressions. If you take a risk, you may lose. If you never take a risk, you will always lose. |
June 14th, 2016 at 11:40:00 AM permalink | |
Ayecarumba Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 89 Posts: 1744 | Part of it could be that the Chinese film going audience is larger that the USA's. "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" won Academy Awards in the USA, but was considered run of the mill in China, where that style of historic/fantasy/martial arts film has its own genre. Many creatures in animated films from Asia are steeped in regional cultural mythology. Imagine trying to communicate a story about Bigfoot or La Chupacabra to someone raised in Japan. Much is lost in translation. Some exports from Asia do well. Godzilla, The Grudge, Pokemon and Hello Kitty come to mind. |
June 14th, 2016 at 11:46:00 AM permalink | |
Evenbob Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 146 Posts: 25010 |
I think the point is, so many of our films are blockbusters in the East, almost none of theirs are hits here. If you take a risk, you may lose. If you never take a risk, you will always lose. |
June 14th, 2016 at 12:25:56 PM permalink | |
Ayecarumba Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 89 Posts: 1744 |
The American film production industry is still, far and away, the first class in the entire world. The biggest budgets and most advanced special effects technology go into our films. It is no wonder they are hits in other countries. However, distribution is where the money is made in the box office. Unfortunately, American films dominate American distribution in a shrinking market. Overseas theaters only screen big budget films that will appeal to their local populations, so it is natural that they tend to do well (and will continue to better than the declining American market). Many American films now include Chinese characters or locations in an attempt to sway the censors who select the limited number of American films that are allowed into the controlled market each year. |
June 14th, 2016 at 12:56:56 PM permalink | |
Nareed Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 346 Posts: 12545 | I recently read an article about a Chinese businessman who wanted to do a big budget film, in English, with an "international" cast, expressly to compete with Hollywood movies. It all sounds good. Then you read about the screenplay, the crew, the half-assed way many things get done, etc. and you cease wondering why the project turned into a money pit which has yet to produce a finished movie. I think I have the link on Pocket still. It felt like reading a slow motion train wreck. Donald Trump is a one-term LOSER |
June 14th, 2016 at 5:08:16 PM permalink | |
Pacomartin Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 1068 Posts: 12569 |
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