Why is Kung Fu Panda 3 the most China animation?

In recent years, there has been a "China fever" in Hollywood, and all kinds of blockbusters like to rely on the "China element". Kung Fu Panda was ahead of them as early as eight years ago and laid a mass foundation early.

After five years, Kung Fu Panda 3 returned, which not only greatly improved the level of special effects, but also made China Descent more authentic. To this end, Xiao Ge specially went to the studio of Oriental DreamWorks in Shanghai to see how "China" the panda was this time.

First of all, the Chinese dubbing version, which has always been rejected by everyone, is going to turn over this time and become the master of the country.

As a joint work of Oriental DreamWorks and DreamWorks animation, Panda 3 fully considers the cultural differences between Chinese and Western audiences, and the lines in Chinese and English versions are different.

Moreover, the Chinese version of the character's mouth shape is also specially customized. With Chinese lines, the audience will no longer feel disobedient when watching it.

English Version: I'm Li Shan. I am looking for my son.

Mandarin version: I'm looking for my son.

In other words, Kung Fu Panda 3 has actually been published in two versions (of course, the plot is still the same), so you can pay attention to it when you watch it.

Of course, the China element of the film is not only reflected in the language.

jade

Anyone who has seen the trailer must be impressed by "Jade Zombie".

In recent years, the "zombie" element, which is popular all over the world, is combined with China's "Emerald", but it looks much better than ordinary zombies in appearance.

Boss's color scheme is also green, and he plays with two jade knives to seal the enemy in the jade Yu Pei.

In fact, jade has always been the favorite element of Kung Fu Panda, and the jade knife appears in 1 movie.

The place where Po practices martial arts is called Emerald Palace.

skill

Every Kung Fu Panda has its own unique martial arts.

In the first movie, the villain Dalong tries to snatch the Dragon Collection, only to find that the Collection is a blank scroll. (This stalk also appeared in Panda 3)

In the second part, it is Tai Chi that can defeat lord shen.

The third part, Qigong is a magic weapon to defeat the enemy.

Qigong is associated with Taiji. ...

Although there have been some processes of learning arts, Po's access to magical powers is basically based on sudden "enlightenment", and this time is no exception. Perhaps in the eyes of foreigners, China Kung Fu is "idealized".

In Kung Fu Panda 3, we finally see that Po has become the real form of the Dragon Warrior.

Echoing Po's original dream in the first film, the question of "Who am I" was finally solved.

China's painting style

The most Chinese flavor of Kung Fu Panda 3 is its flexible use of ink and wash style. It is natural to change the style of painting many times, which not only brings visual beauty, but also plays a role in changing the scene. At this point, we will get rid of many domestic animations.

The opening shadow play of the second film is also impressive.

Switching between two-dimensional painting styles is also a special function that Kung Fu Panda has been using since the first movie.

In Kung Fu Panda 1, a split-screen training process similar to that of Hong Kong martial arts films in the 1970s is once again carried forward in this new work, with more beautiful pictures and smoother connection.

event

Before filming Kung Fu Panda 2, the animation team of DreamWorks visited Beijing, Shanxi, Wudang Mountain and Chengdu, Sichuan, especially Qingcheng Mountain and Chengdu Panda Base.

At the end of the second part, the stone on the right rear of Po's father says "Qingcheng Mountain".

The scenery and architecture of Panda Village in Kung Fu Panda 3 mainly refer to Qingcheng Mountain.

The living habits of pandas observed at the base are also reflected in the movies, such as rolling when they are too lazy to walk.

prescribe a diet

When it comes to China elements, you must be inseparable from food.

Although Po is a panda, his behavior pattern is very similar to that of "human". His favorite food is steamed stuffed bun, the most representative traditional food in China.

Po's adoptive father, Mr. Ping, is a goose who runs a noodle restaurant. Later, his business expanded and he sold tofu.

The decoration of Mr. Ping's shop is very similar to Gionee in Chengdu.

The cultivation of eating goods, practicing kung fu is also to grab food.

In this episode, Po found a companion. He is not the only panda in the world who likes to eat steamed stuffed buns.

My father is also a gourmet.

In this world, pandas love to eat steamed buns.

Dress

Because there is a female panda in Kung Fu Panda 3, the clothes we see are no longer just Bao's underwear and Jiao Hu's gown.

This female panda named Meimei is good at dancing with ribbons, and her dress is quite Tang Dynasty style. (Is it because fat looks good in the Tang Dynasty? )

People before Meimei are more like Yang Guifei, which one do you like better?

From the original painting collection of Kung Fu Panda 3

However, the most beautiful clothes in Kung Fu Panda series may still be lord shen's white silk robe.

decorate

Needless to say, all kinds of carved columns, painted buildings, calligraphy and painting ornaments in the Jade Palace, we will also see a familiar old face in this movie.

Remember in the first movie, Po broke this porcelain bottle? Po seems to remember it very clearly, and he doesn't forget to spit on himself to his father.

folk custom

In order to make the film look more "China", Oriental DreamWorks has done a lot of investigation work, such as the tea ceremony in this film, although it only lasts for a few seconds, it is all guided by experts.

That part of life in the city is also very real. For example, is this booth selling panda souvenirs very similar to Chengdu?

The posters in Mr. Ping's yard are all birthday celebrations. For more than a year, the big star Po is quite busy.

In the first two films, acupuncture therapy appeared.

Xianguyang is not only a fortune teller, but also an old Chinese doctor.

Lion dancing and setting off firecrackers

There are red lanterns and kites everywhere.

music

In addition, Hans Zimmer's soundtrack for the film is also the product of the combination of Chinese and Western. It combines western symphony and jazz with China's national music and China's traditional opera, and also uses the sounds of many traditional Chinese musical instruments: flute, erhu, suona, drum, pipa, dulcimer and so on.

The second film used Pipa "House of Flying Daggers".

These are just the tip of the iceberg. There are so many China elements in the movie that you can't count them. Feel it when you watch a movie.