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Asian films in general...

Posted by Victor Khomenko (M) on June 30, 2004 at 04:40:47

In Reply to: Tampopo posted by patrickU on June 30, 2004 at 01:13:30:

...have lower barriers when it comes to capturing the Western... the American heart.

We treat them almost like kids, lovable and cute, with soft gloves, and we are much more inclined to love them than say, a new German film.

It is their exotic nature that lets them command such devotion among the movie fans. In addition to their often very high quality.

I think Tampopo indeed plays very well on that effect. It is not a deep movie - you are right, but given our predisposition towards the Asia cinema it makes an easy entry and its strongs or positives become stronger and more positive when viewed through our pro-Asian lense.

I do not see this as something bad, rather just the fact that exists and should be considered.

We had great fun with Tampopo, and you are right - its maker does use the cliche's he knows will work, but this is a rather innocent manipulation.

From my memory I would not be as harsh on it as you seem to be, as our memories are mostly warm and comfortable, and often time is the best sorter and maybe you too till be looking back at it with warm smile after some time is allowed to pass.

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