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0 pointslegostormtroopr7y ago0 comments

> lack of respect Chan gets in the west

What? He's one of the biggest breakout stars from Hong Kong cinema in Western History. Is a household name, and starred in scores of movies during his career, including a 3 picture comedy/action movie series (Rush Hour), then went on to reboot a beloved 80's action story alongside the son of one of Hollywoods biggest names.

He also had his own cartoon for a while.

How the hell do you get "lack of respect" from his shining career?

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sirmarksalot7y ago

I don't think most people truly appreciate how good his direction is, even if they enjoy watching him on screen. This oversight extends to Hollywood producers, who insist that his classic movies require "adaptation" before release in America. If Jackie Chan were truly respected, "Legend of the Drunken Master" would never have happened.

nickik7y ago

Hollywood is about money, its a mashine. Redoing movies has nothing to do with respect.

Movies of pretty much ever forign directors have been remade or rebooted.

So if you want to say that Hollywood has respect of nothing, then fine, bit it does not reflect on him at all.

asdffdsa7y ago

He's more of a caricature; following under the idea that Asian actors are always portrayed as comical Chan is someone you emulate when pretending to do some ridiculous silly kungfu fu move with your friends rather than appreciated as a seriously talented actor in his own right (anecdotally).

idontpost7y ago

> when pretending to do some ridiculous silly kungfu fu move with your friends

Maybe you just need better friends?

Your anecdotes certainly aren't universal.

nickik7y ago

That sounds like massive selection bias.

thatoneuser7y ago

And every time I shoot a wadded up paper towel at a trash can I yell “Kobe”. Imitation and flattery...

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