Yeah, I get that this topic is discussed a lot, but just right now I was catching up on some "The Last Airbender" movie news, and I literally facepalmed when I saw who the cast is. Whoever watches Avatar: The last Airbender could tell that the setting of the show is based on Chinese, shintoism, and taoism culture (the creators say so themselves), so I was irked about the "racebending" that occured >.<
This isn't even the first time that happened. Anyone remember the live action of DBZ? I was so disappointed. I grew up watching DBZ and seeing goku being played by a white guy was heartbreaking. I've ranted so much about this subject that Im just gonna move on now.
I've also noticed that most Asians in Hollywood movies are mostly depicted by their kung-Fu skills (crouching tiger hidden dragon, house of flying daggars) funny accents, and comedic relief (Jackie chan). It's rare to see Asians starring in a serious film without the aspects of martial arts.
And I've also noticed that Asian roles in a lot of movies are played by people of other races. Just add some prosthetics, makeup, scotch tape, squinty eyes, and an Asian accent, then boom. You're Asian. I'm an Asian, and it gets offending. It's facepalm worthy.
Maybe I'm just overreacting, but how would you guys feel if they casted a black as Harry potter, or a mexican as Frodo? Catch my drift?
Any thoughts?
This isn't even the first time that happened. Anyone remember the live action of DBZ? I was so disappointed. I grew up watching DBZ and seeing goku being played by a white guy was heartbreaking. I've ranted so much about this subject that Im just gonna move on now.
I've also noticed that most Asians in Hollywood movies are mostly depicted by their kung-Fu skills (crouching tiger hidden dragon, house of flying daggars) funny accents, and comedic relief (Jackie chan). It's rare to see Asians starring in a serious film without the aspects of martial arts.
And I've also noticed that Asian roles in a lot of movies are played by people of other races. Just add some prosthetics, makeup, scotch tape, squinty eyes, and an Asian accent, then boom. You're Asian. I'm an Asian, and it gets offending. It's facepalm worthy.
Maybe I'm just overreacting, but how would you guys feel if they casted a black as Harry potter, or a mexican as Frodo? Catch my drift?
Any thoughts?