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Can HK produce new Jackie Chan?
(AP)
Updated: 2006-04-07 13:38
Jackie Chan
"The Matrix" and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" action director Yuen
Wo-ping fears that Hong Kong may not be able to produce another Jackie
Chan or Jet Li.
Yuen said Monday Hong Kongers tend to shy away from the hard work that
martial arts training entails.
"More people learn martial arts in China. Hong Kong doesn't have another
generation of action stars. Many people don't want to learn martial arts
because it's too hard," Yuen said on the sidelines of a tribute to action
choreographers organized by the Hong Kong International Film Festival.
Chan's action prowess came from training at a Peking Opera school while
Li was a national martial arts champion in China.
Yuen named Chinese newcomer Wu Jing, who played a vicious killer in the
recent "Sha Po Lang," as a promising talent.
He also praised Donnie Yen, who choreographed "Sha Po Lang."
"His fundamentals are really good," Yuen said. "He's willing to rack his
brains in designing new moves."
Yuen, whose Hollywood credits also include "Kill Bill," said U.S.
filmmakers were drawn to Hong Kong action style because they can't
reproduce the same moves.
"Their action sequences aren't as diverse as ours," he said.
Yuen said he is currently working on two U.S. projects, one set in modern
day and the other revolving around Snow White. He did not give further
details.
Monday's tribute also honored Chan, "Hero" action director Ching
Siu-tung, "Martial Law" star Sammo Hung and Lau Kar-leung.
Hung said he's gratified that action choreographers are getting more
credit these days.
"Many years ago action choreographers weren't recognized for their blood
and sweat. Gradually there were prizes recognizing action design.
Gradually we have been comforted," he said.
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