When a Chinese blockbuster encounters an Indian "cottage"...

Dave 2022-01-24 08:04:54


A miracle happened when the protagonist, the little cook, was kicked out by the boss. The cook flew high into the sky like a rocket with an eagle hovering in the sky. The scene is so familiar, isn't this the amazing scene in "Kung Fu"? But there is still a difference between the two. In "Kung Fu", Stephen Chow took a small step in the air, lightly stepped on the eagle's back, and then sent out the earth-shattering palm of the Tathagata, which is cool and unrestrained. The hapless little Indian cook was not so lucky. He was in the air and the eagle soared around. So far, the scene was reliable, but the key thing was finally dropped: he did not step on the eagle's back, but A headed green onion fell to the ground with a flowery face.
It seems that the director of "Moonlight Bazaar to China" must be a fan of Chinese blockbusters and Hong Kong Kung Fu movies in recent years. He has not studied many Chinese movies seriously, and he really cannot imitate this level, even though the film is a copycat. It's incredible, many details make us laugh and laugh. For example, the weapons of hero Liu Sheng are sickle and axe; the visa office of the Chinese Embassy in India turned out to be a large propaganda poster of "workers, peasants and soldiers" decades ago. In a short period of time, he went in and out of the area similar to ancient times, the Republic of China, or the contemporary era (not ghost films or crossing novels); when he met a temple, the four characters above: "Mainland Temple" are absolutely the same as the "Yes" in the Hong Kong movie "Deer Tripod" "Home Inn" has a fight. However, the director Wang Jing set this up for comic effect and nonsensical effect, and "Moonlight Bazaar to China" is obviously a joke that only made a fuss about Chinese with a little knowledge.
I don't know how well-known and influential Chinese films are in India, but since "Moonlight Bazaar to China" dares to make films with Chinese elements as the center, I will definitely consider the market if I want to. The directors and other main creators are Indians, and there are many fans of Chinese blockbusters. The producer Warner Corporation of the United States obviously saw the hot sales of "Kung Fu Panda" and "Kung Fu King" last year. Up. The originality is really unique, and it is enough for Indian directors and actors to "copy" Chinese blockbusters. But this is a movie age where Godzilla and Jurassic dinosaurs fought against each other. It's no surprise that any combination.
Ever since, the Chinese "ancient" heroes were reincarnated and reincarnated in a foreign country. A crappy cook in India's "Moonlight Bazaar" was the back of the great warrior, and by chance, embarked on a journey to save the Chinese people... it doesn't matter. With the cooperation of Hollywood studios and Indian directors, it’s not a big deal to be "obscene", anyway, even our Monkey King and the ethereal heaven have been ruined like that. Then again, the scene of "the city is full of golden armor" appeared illogically and unexpectedly, but this time it was the Indian crush. There were also singing and dancing scenes that people all over the world knew, and the chef in armor stepped on it. The funny of putting on a banana peel; the heroine is wearing a Chinese cheongsam, singing and dancing on the streets of old Shanghai, which resembles the "Lust Caution", the Indian "Wang Jiazhi" is full of talents; "Ambush", "Heroes", "Shaolin Football", etc. are hard to escape our Indian neighbors "cottage".
But it needs to be stated that this film is naturally a "counterfeit" product in our opinion, which is highly suspected of spoofing, but the initial intention of the Indian director is to pay tribute to the Chinese film (it is more appropriate to say "parody"), and his attitude is not No disrespect. Specific implementation of the finished product, involving Chinese elements are full of loopholes, only to show that the director loves China, but the perception is not proportional to this. We must be strict with ourselves and be lenient to others. Think about how much we know about our neighbor India. The birthplace of Buddhism, Gandhi, Taj Mahal, elephants, slums, Indians with pious beliefs, etc., are probably only limited. Because of these symbolic signs. If we use this level of awareness to make a film with Indian elements, dare we say that it must surpass "Moonlight Bazaar to China"? So it doesn't matter if the movie is made "cottage", as long as the bridges through which people from different regions can communicate become wider and wider, the national culture will eventually be familiar to all parties. In this process, the role of "intermediaries" should not be underestimated.

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Extended Reading
  • Lamont 2022-03-18 09:01:08

    Except for the three consecutive Chinese-style Indian songs and dances recommended by the prince shortly after the opening, there are not many interesting parts left. The plot is old-fashioned, cartoonish, and incredibly long.

  • Clara 2022-04-20 09:02:27

    What a mess. . Indians dance and sing so scary

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