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In Reply to: Some other POVs, mine and one of an Asian actor posted by Analog Scott on December 10, 2005 at 14:55:03:
There are certainly no absolutes, as your example points out. There may indeed be instances where one can switch out races without too much problem. BUT, in this instance, I am familiar with these chinese actresses and their native languages, and it is very odd indeed to see them speaking english with a chinese accent when they are portraying something as quintessentialy japanese, and feminine, as Geisha--whose mannerisms and speaking style is unique, and very japanese. As I said before, most Americans could probably care less.
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Ah, now you raise some interesting points. I have not seen the movie and I will take you at your word in regards to your opinion. I wouldn't be able to judge well even if I had seen the movie. In short, by your accounts the acting is inadequate and therefore fails artistically. That does make the choice you object to look bad/objectionable on many levels. so do we set special rules for bad artists? It is tempting but...who gets to be judge? In the end, the critics and the buying public will judge. maybe it will fail in Japan and China as you predict but for artistically legitimate reasons rather than unfortunate prejudicial reasons.
I don't blame the artists, however--I am actually a fan, just not in this case.....I blame the casting director, and the producers for seemingly thinking "it doesn't matter".
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