一只披着中国外衣的美国熊猫——《功夫熊猫》阿宝的文化身份解读

An American Panda in Chinese Clothing——The Interpretation of Paul's Cultural Identity in Kungfu Panda

好莱坞先后两部《功夫熊猫》的上映引发了中国观众的热议,其中主人公阿宝的文化身份问题更是争议的焦点。本研究首先分析了影片中蕴含的中国元素,然后分别从颠覆"熊猫"的符号、"个人主义"的"美国梦"、"命中注定"的"速成超人"、遭遇和解决身份危机、"正义战胜邪恶"的主题模式以及惊险而幽默的好莱坞式风格等方面阐释了片中所折射出的美国文化价值观,旨在说明阿宝实质上是一只披着中国外衣的美国熊猫。

The release of two movies called Kungfu Panda made by Hollywood has aroused controversy in China,the focus of which is the cultural identity of the hero Paul.The present research first analyzes the Chinese elements in the movies,and then illustrates American cultural values from the following aspects：the innovative interpretation of the symbol ＂panda＂,＂American Dream of Individualism＂,＂fateful speeded-up superman＂,encounter and resolution of identity crisis,the theme pattern of justice defeating evil,thrilling and humorous Hollywood style,aiming to demonstrate that Paul is essentially an American panda in Chinese clothing.