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Quentin Tarantino Accuses Beloved Film Of Plagiarism: “It’s A Parody Of Kill Bill In Every Way”
Quentin Tarantino, known for his unique style, has accused a beloved film of blatant plagiarism, claiming it parallels his own work.
Quentin Tarantino is known for his unique style and undeniable influence on modern cinema. However, he sometimes feels irked when others borrow that same flair. According to the director, the issue escalated to the point where he accused a popular animated movie of outright plagiarism.
In an interview, he referred to Kung Fu Panda, the hit film featuring the voice of Jack Black, as "in every way a parody of Kill Bill". Tarantino believed that the story, style, and even the martial arts choreography bore striking similarities to his iconic revenge film from 2003.
While Kill Bill revolves around a bloody vendetta of a female samurai, Kung Fu Panda follows an awkward panda learning kungfu to defeat his foes. Still, Tarantino sees more than just superficial similarities. He even mentions "cultural imitation".
The notably crafted fight scenes, rapid music choices, and Eastern aesthetics are all elements he believes copy his style. "They used my sauce for a kids' film," he joked in a later interview, although the undertone was anything but lighthearted.
Nonetheless, Tarantino claims that it doesn’t truly bother him. "They’re never as good as my films," he declared. He believes that imitations only make his work more valuable. The original source remains the strongest, the director asserts with conviction.
Yet, his claim raises questions. Has Tarantino himself not borrowed elements from older kungfu classics, Japanese anime, and spaghetti westerns? In that sense, his work is also a blend of styles. Isn’t art always a continuous chain of influence?
The fact remains: Kung Fu Panda was a mega-success. The film grossed over 630 million dollars worldwide and spawned multiple sequels. Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, and Dustin Hoffman lent their voices, while DreamWorks Animation created a thriving franchise out of it.
In an interview, he referred to Kung Fu Panda, the hit film featuring the voice of Jack Black, as "in every way a parody of Kill Bill". Tarantino believed that the story, style, and even the martial arts choreography bore striking similarities to his iconic revenge film from 2003.
Similarities
While Kill Bill revolves around a bloody vendetta of a female samurai, Kung Fu Panda follows an awkward panda learning kungfu to defeat his foes. Still, Tarantino sees more than just superficial similarities. He even mentions "cultural imitation".
The notably crafted fight scenes, rapid music choices, and Eastern aesthetics are all elements he believes copy his style. "They used my sauce for a kids' film," he joked in a later interview, although the undertone was anything but lighthearted.
No Issue
Nonetheless, Tarantino claims that it doesn’t truly bother him. "They’re never as good as my films," he declared. He believes that imitations only make his work more valuable. The original source remains the strongest, the director asserts with conviction.
Yet, his claim raises questions. Has Tarantino himself not borrowed elements from older kungfu classics, Japanese anime, and spaghetti westerns? In that sense, his work is also a blend of styles. Isn’t art always a continuous chain of influence?
Lasting Impact
The fact remains: Kung Fu Panda was a mega-success. The film grossed over 630 million dollars worldwide and spawned multiple sequels. Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, and Dustin Hoffman lent their voices, while DreamWorks Animation created a thriving franchise out of it.
