[CHINA] China movie viewers amused and insulted by “Kung Fu Panda”

CRIEnglish.com reported, “Chinese movie-goers have been debating a lot recently about whether they were shamed by the new hit U.S cartoon comedy “Kung Fu Panda” — despite most viewers admitting they laughed throughout the film.”

“The center of the debate about the Dreamworks Animation release focused on who should be entitled to the right to promote the distinctly Chinese animal. “All elements in the movie are distinctive of Chinese but why was it presented by foreigners?” A netizen asked in an on-line posting.”

“One side of the debate was led by mainland pioneer artist Zhao Bandi who, despite admitting to have not seen the film, proposed a boycott.”

“He said the movie “had stolen China’s national treasure and its martial art to make up an old-fashioned encouragement piece and make money in a country having been hit hard by a massive quake.” They “glare like tigers eyeing (Chinese) people’s wallet.”

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