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Jay Chou's English isn't too bad for someone who had to learn it in 1-2months! To those westerners who dunno him, well his a quite talented influential and powerful figure in the Asian industry. His record sales top the charts, music composer, piano/guitar/violin, singer/rapper, producer, director...His a billionaire, got million of chics after him and with China being the most populated country in the world muhahah... don't underestimate Jay Chou.
Guys, he learned how to speak English in a month and kept doing his concerts throughout filming. Besides, he made it clear that he's not going to try to imitate Bruce Lee's Kato. As he said, "(Bruce Lee) is a classic". Not to mention the fact that he has a huge Asian fan base. I think that it's a smart casting decision.
learn english in a month. thats dedication. plus the stunt, dialogues and doing his shows back in his country. all at the same time. he is like a rare breed of superhuman.
Seriously! His english is absolutely amazing. if you looked up the other interview he did then you'll find out that he actually learnt it all in 1 MONTH, 1 month that is. Now that IS amazing. Jay can do anything anways so no worries hahaaaa :) xxx
I enjoyed Seth Rogan's and Jay's performance. It may appear they don't fit the roles given to them, but I think they do. And even if they didn't, it still makes for an interesting movie.
@Jchiu123 Its Jay Chou. Chou as in Chew is Mando Chou as in Chow or Chao is Canto (I think...BUT ITS NOT MANDO FOR SURE.) Jay Chou is mando. He speaks mando. therefore, it is Chou as in Chew. KAY? :)
Do you realize that the Oriental fever can be something other than Martial Arts? As in this movie, many would find Jay's imperfection in English and slips of tongue kinda cute. Nywayz, if you soooo desperately want a part in a movie, I will start a sequel called the Green Eyes A-hole. You might be the right person to play Hato. Come in for casting, will ya? @lg123xyz
like WTF? are ppl seriously criticizing Jay Chou? Jay Chou is probably one of the most famous pop star in China, much like Justin Bieber (Even though I do hate Justin Bieber). People need to understand that so what? His music might be different that American music, but at least he's not talking about partying all night, using drugs, having sex, etc. His songs as a writer are much more pleasing to listen to than Kesha.
I don't think the producer picked Jay to play Kato mainly for his fame. He seems to be the right pick. Kato is quiet, extremely smart, talented, mysterious, and not a native English speaker(this last one mite be tailor-made 4 Jay). The thing is, he doesn't have to fill Bruce Lee's shoes. I consider the old one a martial art movie and this one more of a sci-fi. The fact is, many ppl told me they find the Kato in 2011 has more dynamic personality and more charming. lol @lg123xyz
Dude I just went with my boyfriend and seriously if jay Chou can own English tht well in one month well I'll be damned he's rlly good!!! I don't get why ppl are making fun of him I'll bet if u guys were from another country and tried learning English in one month and be better than him then I would be surprised English isn't an easy language to speak neither are the others especially as second language ad sorry this came out in one sentence cuz I'm on my itouch lol ._.
@lg123xyz If they don't remember him in America they'll definitely remember him in Asia. I'll remember him rofl I've been his fan for the past 6 years. If it hadn't been him it would have been Stephen Chow another great actor. And who the fuck cares about who got placed in the movie. What's done is done live with it.
@lg123xyz Oh yeah cause I get on youtube go straight to videos of actors who I think shouldn't have gotten a certain part. Then, wait for it, I talk shit about them sucking so hard. I just have to agree with you man. You are an inspiration to every person out there. To be like you we need to A. Not have a life. B. Talk crap about certain actors. C. Troll the comment section non stop. Wow. I can't really do that man. But *thumbs up* for you. It seems to me like you have a very important life. GJ!
@lg123xyz Cast an unknown martial arts expert from the States=no viewer increase of any kind Cast an internationally popular music artist that a majority of Asians know= a very large increase in viewership.
if anyone has some smartass comment....you know, you could just NOT watch the video and then take the stick out of you ass :) He just learned the language and isn't that bad! i think he's adorable :)
@lg123xyz Ok, look at this. Are you more likely to see a movie that stars an unknown actor that nobody knows or one that stars a celebrity figure that you know? They cast Jay so that they can draw more attention from the Asian audience. It's all about appealing to all of the audience. Also, are you criticizing Jay Chou just because he's filling Bruce Lee's old role but he's not a martial artist himself? Cause that in itself deserves a face-palm.
@lg123xyz If Jay spoke proper English you'd be fine with it? Even if his acting was shit? He took the role offered to him, he didn't come here to pursue the role. If you're going to shit talk about it go to the directors of the movie and tell them. And Jet Li was going to star in the movie- he doesn't speak proper English. Then the role was offered to Stephen Chow - born in Hong Kong. Never seen him in an American film. So he might have fucked up English.
My answer is: all of the above! A+B+C!!! Oh...wait! that's not a multiple choice question! It takes lots of bitterness and a drop-dead boring life to satisfy all these rules....XDDDD @MindRapeHa
@lg123xyz ROFL. Stop making it seem like all the actors are from America. So sad that film makers hire others to play American roles. Pretty humiliating don't you think? Bruce Lee wasn't so high up on trying to be famous his main goal was to be a martial artist. But when the chance was presented to star in films who would say no? And even after he was in films and showed true potential, they still treated him like a second class citizen. And Bill Maher is American he has every right to work here
@lg123xyz Russell Crowe, Heath Ledger, Collin Ferrell, Johnny Depp, Jude Law, Orlando Bloom. And so on and so on... Oh wait they all suck. Damn you're right American's are way more talented. You got me.
I feel bad for 99.99% of Asian actors trying to make it in Hollywood. Just few years ago, the only way you can star in a major budget film is to be a Kung Fu master (Jackie, Bruce, Jet), yet you have to prove yourself first in the Asian cinema market. Now you have to be a POP star who can't act for crap. Can't believe a guy who brought us Kung Fu Dunk and Ci Ling, two of the worst films in recent Chinese cinema history (and big budget too), still gets a shot at Hollywood. Embarassing.
@lg123xyz Ok so if people auditioned for the role why would they give it to Jay? Obviously he's "unknown" in "the greatest place on earth America" When people write a script they will have someone in mind. Like I said they were making negotiations with foreign actors from Asia. Not from the Good ol' USA!!! Look it up. And with this I go off to a family gathering. Full of Asians some who don't even speak English. D: Such blasphemy.
lol you only said that cuz you have no idea who he is...Ignorance speaks loud. He's such an influential pop star. Well, yes he's nobody in Hollywood cuz he's forte is really his music. He is not used to speaking English, so what? I bet lots of the Green Hornet's tickets are sold to his music fans. *lol* You should listen to some of his songs. I dunno...You might like them. /watch?v=42wO7ePN9MQ the vid has some of his hits from 2000 to 2008 =) @lg123xyz
@ig123xyz you are the one insulting people, is it that fun to keep insulting others? If you think so then I dont get it because you dont get friends by insulting others. Seriously you should stop insulting asians, this just shows your very racist.
@lg123xyz If they don't remember him in America they'll definitely remember him in Asia. I'll remember him rofl I've been his fan for the past 6 years. If it hadn't been him it would have been Stephen Chow another great actor. And who the fuck cares about who got placed in the movie. What's done is done live with it.
He is just so friggin adorable!!!
I LOVE HIM.
Ooh! La! La! La!
AMAZING MOVIE.
cant wait to see it :)
Jay Chou's English isn't too bad for someone who had to learn it in 1-2months! To those westerners who dunno him, well his a quite talented influential and powerful figure in the Asian industry. His record sales top the charts, music composer, piano/guitar/violin, singer/rapper, producer, director...His a billionaire, got million of chics after him and with China being the most populated country in the world muhahah... don't underestimate Jay Chou.
Guys, he learned how to speak English in a month and kept doing his concerts throughout filming. Besides, he made it clear that he's not going to try to imitate Bruce Lee's Kato. As he said, "(Bruce Lee) is a classic". Not to mention the fact that he has a huge Asian fan base. I think that it's a smart casting decision.
learn english in a month. thats dedication. plus the stunt, dialogues and doing his shows back in his country. all at the same time. he is like a rare breed of superhuman.
I didn't not like the movie, BUT I have a lot of respect and admire him. He learned English in two months. That's crazy!
JAY CHOU IS A MASSIVE STARR :D more massive than massive !
Seriously! His english is absolutely amazing. if you looked up the other interview he did then you'll find out that he actually learnt it all in 1 MONTH, 1 month that is. Now that IS amazing. Jay can do anything anways so no worries hahaaaa :) xxx
i wish i could learn a language that quickly -o-''
i ♥ his music xD
You are very right!!!!
@MindRapeHa
jay is the besstt
press 7 for his impression of seths laugh LOL LMFAO!
the star of Takumi "Tak" Fujiwara from Initial-D
杰倫超棒bbb
Hey, Jay can speak really good English, considering he learned most of it within a month... Amazing!
his hairstyle is very funny here... :)
@SoapBark EXACTLY!!! (:
I enjoyed Seth Rogan's and Jay's performance.
It may appear they don't fit the roles given to them, but I think they do.
And even if they didn't, it still makes for an interesting movie.
@Jchiu123
Its Jay Chou.
Chou as in Chew is Mando
Chou as in Chow or Chao is Canto (I think...BUT ITS NOT MANDO FOR SURE.)
Jay Chou is mando. He speaks mando. therefore, it is Chou as in Chew. KAY? :)
Do you realize that the Oriental fever can be something other than Martial Arts?
As in this movie, many would find Jay's imperfection in English and slips of tongue kinda cute.
Nywayz, if you soooo desperately want a part in a movie, I will start a sequel called the Green Eyes A-hole. You might be the right person to play Hato. Come in for casting, will ya?
@lg123xyz
like WTF? are ppl seriously criticizing Jay Chou? Jay Chou is probably one of the most famous pop star in China, much like Justin Bieber (Even though I do hate Justin Bieber). People need to understand that so what? His music might be different that American music, but at least he's not talking about partying all night, using drugs, having sex, etc. His songs as a writer are much more pleasing to listen to than Kesha.
I don't think the producer picked Jay to play Kato mainly for his fame. He seems to be the right pick. Kato is quiet, extremely smart, talented, mysterious, and not a native English speaker(this last one mite be tailor-made 4 Jay). The thing is, he doesn't have to fill Bruce Lee's shoes. I consider the old one a martial art movie and this one more of a sci-fi. The fact is, many ppl told me they find the Kato in 2011 has more dynamic personality and more charming. lol
@lg123xyz
Dude I just went with my boyfriend and seriously if jay Chou can own English tht well in one month well I'll be damned he's rlly good!!! I don't get why ppl are making fun of him I'll bet if u guys were from another country and tried learning English in one month and be better than him then I would be surprised English isn't an easy language to speak neither are the others especially as second language ad sorry this came out in one sentence cuz I'm on my itouch lol ._.
@angelbottle Don't mind lg123xyz. He has a very important life so he resorts to do this non stop. But I agree with you're comment.
I mean I personally am not a huge fan of jay Chou but I did find your comments very hurtful since I am Taiwanese and others may think so too
@lg123xyz If they don't remember him in America they'll definitely remember him in Asia. I'll remember him rofl I've been his fan for the past 6 years. If it hadn't been him it would have been Stephen Chow another great actor. And who the fuck cares about who got placed in the movie. What's done is done live with it.
@lg123xyz I log on to my msn and all the youtube notices are from guess who? YOU! That's right.
@KooraziiAly LOL. I told you guys he has a life.
@SOBAxMan
*jay chou* LOL :P
its actually pronounced "chew", not "chao" :)
his hair is funny here ><
LOL
@apeape231 HAHAHA noway its CHAO
@lg123xyz omfg lol. I always thought he was English. Especially after he said America was dumb. lol
@lg123xyz Oh yeah cause I get on youtube go straight to videos of actors who I think shouldn't have gotten a certain part. Then, wait for it, I talk shit about them sucking so hard. I just have to agree with you man. You are an inspiration to every person out there. To be like you we need to A. Not have a life. B. Talk crap about certain actors. C. Troll the comment section non stop. Wow. I can't really do that man. But *thumbs up* for you. It seems to me like you have a very important life. GJ!
@hcnhcc312lakersbball Who cares if his 1 month taught English is bad and he isn't a martial artist. HES FUCKING COOL.
Musical genius on top of that.
@lg123xyz
Cast an unknown martial arts expert from the States=no viewer increase of any kind
Cast an internationally popular music artist that a majority of Asians know= a very large increase in viewership.
if anyone has some smartass comment....you know, you could just NOT watch the video and then take the stick out of you ass :) He just learned the language and isn't that bad! i think he's adorable :)
@lg123xyz Ok, look at this. Are you more likely to see a movie that stars an unknown actor that nobody knows or one that stars a celebrity figure that you know? They cast Jay so that they can draw more attention from the Asian audience. It's all about appealing to all of the audience.
Also, are you criticizing Jay Chou just because he's filling Bruce Lee's old role but he's not a martial artist himself? Cause that in itself deserves a face-palm.
@lg123xyz Oh yeah I forgot because America is better than the rest of the world. *cough* Good point.
his hair , WTF
@KooraziiAly LOL you summed up "its" life. "Its" prolly crying right now.
@lg123xyz If Jay spoke proper English you'd be fine with it? Even if his acting was shit? He took the role offered to him, he didn't come here to pursue the role. If you're going to shit talk about it go to the directors of the movie and tell them. And Jet Li was going to star in the movie- he doesn't speak proper English. Then the role was offered to Stephen Chow - born in Hong Kong. Never seen him in an American film. So he might have fucked up English.
My answer is: all of the above! A+B+C!!!
Oh...wait! that's not a multiple choice question!
It takes lots of bitterness and a drop-dead boring life to satisfy all these rules....XDDDD
@MindRapeHa
@lg123xyz ROFL. Stop making it seem like all the actors are from America. So sad that film makers hire others to play American roles. Pretty humiliating don't you think? Bruce Lee wasn't so high up on trying to be famous his main goal was to be a martial artist. But when the chance was presented to star in films who would say no? And even after he was in films and showed true potential, they still treated him like a second class citizen. And Bill Maher is American he has every right to work here
@angelbottle Haha yo well I'm out I'm go do some real life stuff. And leave lg123xyz alone. Don't want him to /wrist.
@lg123xyz Russell Crowe, Heath Ledger, Collin Ferrell, Johnny Depp, Jude Law, Orlando Bloom. And so on and so on... Oh wait they all suck. Damn you're right American's are way more talented. You got me.
I feel bad for 99.99% of Asian actors trying to make it in Hollywood. Just few years ago, the only way you can star in a major budget film is to be a Kung Fu master (Jackie, Bruce, Jet), yet you have to prove yourself first in the Asian cinema market. Now you have to be a POP star who can't act for crap. Can't believe a guy who brought us Kung Fu Dunk and Ci Ling, two of the worst films in recent Chinese cinema history (and big budget too), still gets a shot at Hollywood. Embarassing.
whatever~ Stay jealous and keep twisting that handkerchief of yours.
@lg123xyz
@lg123xyz Ok so if people auditioned for the role why would they give it to Jay? Obviously he's "unknown" in "the greatest place on earth America" When people write a script they will have someone in mind. Like I said they were making negotiations with foreign actors from Asia. Not from the Good ol' USA!!! Look it up. And with this I go off to a family gathering. Full of Asians some who don't even speak English. D: Such blasphemy.
lol you only said that cuz you have no idea who he is...Ignorance speaks loud.
He's such an influential pop star. Well, yes he's nobody in Hollywood cuz he's forte is really his music. He is not used to speaking English, so what? I bet lots of the Green Hornet's tickets are sold to his music fans. *lol* You should listen to some of his songs. I dunno...You might like them. /watch?v=42wO7ePN9MQ the vid has some of his hits from 2000 to 2008 =)
@lg123xyz
@ig123xyz you are the one insulting people, is it that fun to keep insulting others? If you think so then I dont get it because you dont get friends by insulting others. Seriously you should stop insulting asians, this just shows your very racist.
@lg123xyz If they don't remember him in America they'll definitely remember him in Asia. I'll remember him rofl I've been his fan for the past 6 years. If it hadn't been him it would have been Stephen Chow another great actor. And who the fuck cares about who got placed in the movie. What's done is done live with it.
@lg123xyz Oh yeah I forgot because America is better than the rest of the world. *cough* Good point.