During the presentation the film “the Great wall”, which was held at the Convention New York Comic-Con, the scandal broke. During the discussion, Matt Damon, who performed in this film the main role, was asked how he refers to the fact that some journalists, based on the first clip of the film, accused the actor of racism. According to critics of Chinese origin, the most expensive Chinese film in recent years – “the Great wall” continues the tradition of the “whitening” and Europeanization of the characters.
Journalists accused Matt Damon, racism, and Damon journalists in stupidity
For the first time producers “great wall” and Matt Damon was accused of racism in August, when it was published the teaser video of the future film. Then the actor did not respond to negative statements. However, at the new York Comic-Con he was asked a direct question, to which Damon tried to answer tactfully.
The actor, judging by his response, waited the issue in the scandal:Yes, it is, damn it, it was extremely unpleasant. I was very surprised by these allegations because they were based not even on the full trailer and the first teaser clip of the film. And what really pissed me off is the article in The Atlantic. Yes, what about you guys? For me a vivid example of the “whitening” of the hero is Chuck Connors, who played Geronimo in the movie. There are many different nuances, so in General to this topic, I am calm. I got a call from my colleague Pedro Pascal, and said, “We are all guilty in these accusations, because we all knew that only the Chinese can protect the wall from the attacking monster land”. But despite our slightly sarcastic reaction to these accusations, we still take seriously”.
The teaser of the film “the Great wall”
Matt Damon said that he is ready to listen to any opinions, but only after the audience watch the movie. The actor admitted to the gathered journalists that he personally tried to deal with the situation, but did not find any explanation published online reviews.
Damon recommended that you familiarize yourself with the picture, and already then to do conclusions:the Purpose of a teaser is to intrigue the audience, placing the main intrigue of the film for one minute. This is a teaser! It just tried to show you the monster. The marketing Department tried to fit in this short video all the brightest intriguing moments. It’s very small duration. I saw the teaser a few times to understand the meaning expressed in my address charges. In the end, I came to the conclusion that if the people watching the film as a whole, will consider me a racist, I’ll listen to him. I seriously reflect on this issue and draw conclusions. But I wonder if viewers will eventually be so responsive. I’d be shocked if it happens. But as a progressive person, I will seriously consider this situation, listen to the people. However, I think the people who criticize movies before they are released to the screens, too overestimate their abilities. Before expressing anything about the picture, you first should be familiar with it.”
According to legend, the Great wall of China was built to protect China from various invaders. The plot of the upcoming film ‘ Wall it took the Chinese to confront the monsters who seek to take over the world. If the army falls – monster will not leave anyone alive. To the aid of Imperial troops, a group of European mercenaries. In the Russian hire movie will be released on 2 February 2017.
Movie trailer “the Great wall”
