Jet Li - Revision history

Dekeo at 06:19, 2 March 2013

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Matt C: /* Commentary */

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Commentary

Matt C: /* References */

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References

Matt C: /* Quotes */

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Quotes

Matt C: /* Commentary */

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Commentary

Matt C: /* Personal Beliefs */

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Personal Beliefs

Matt C: /* Philanthropy */

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Philanthropy

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Matt C: /* Biography */

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Biography

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-I was born in Beijing April 26, 1963 by the name of Li Lian Jie, My eventual screen name of Jet came from a nickname I received early on due to the jet like speed that I could move my arms during martial arts attacks. I am the youngest of five kids and my father died shortly after my birth at the age of two:
+I was born in Beijing April 26, 1963 by the name of Li Lian Jie, My eventual screen name of Jet came from a nickname I received early on due to the jet like speed with which I could move my arms during martial arts attacks. I am the youngest of five kids and my father died shortly after my birth at the age of two:
 "Yeah, I was such a good kid. My family consisted of my mother, two older sisters and two older brothers. I was the youngest. When I was two years old, my father passed away, so I never knew my father's picture in my mind. Because I was the smallest, my mother never allowed me to go swimming or ride the bicycle. Any risky activity -- any kind of exercise that was even slightly dangerous -- was off-limits. So while kids my age were out playing in the street, this docile little boy stayed inside. "Don't touch that!" adults would tell me, and it would never occur to me to touch it. "Don't eat that!" -- and I would leave it alone. Those are my earliest memories. That's the kind of environment I grew up in" (Li).

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 It is important that we see Li as a man whose understanding of his own career goes far beyond what people might initially think of it.  He is utilizing his craft as a way of life that helps him become a master of the martial arts as well as a fantastic actor.
-	Jet Li is also an important Chinese actor in American and chinese films as he has been able to show the world that while he is primarily an action movie star, he also has the ability to be a compelling dramatic actor as well.  He has received several best actor awards as well as been nominated for several actors.  Jet Li has proven time and time again that while he is capable of great physical feats that he is more than just punching, kicking, and stunts.  While figures such as Jackie Chan have reserved most of their dramatic acting specifically for Chinese films, Jet Li has shown a strong dramatic screen presence in American films as well.  With American movies like Unleashed(2006), Kiss of the Dragon(2001), and The One(2001) Li has proved that he is more capable as an actor than most Chinese martial artists starring in American films.
+Jet Li is also an important Chinese actor in American and chinese films as he has been able to show the world that while he is primarily an action movie star, he also has the ability to be a compelling dramatic actor as well.  He has received several best actor awards as well as been nominated for several actors.  Jet Li has proven time and time again that while he is capable of great physical feats that he is more than just punching, kicking, and stunts.  While figures such as Jackie Chan have reserved most of their dramatic acting specifically for Chinese films, Jet Li has shown a strong dramatic screen presence in American films as well.  With American movies like Unleashed(2006), Kiss of the Dragon(2001), and The One(2001) Li has proved that he is more capable as an actor than most Chinese martial artists starring in American films.
-	Li has clearly been a strong and important presence in American and Chinese Cinema alike and will most likely prove to be an even stronger presence in the future.  With his martial arts abilities combined with his acting ability no one knows what kinds of important things he may do in coming years.
 == Filmography ==

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 * Li, Jet. "Let's start at the beginning". Essays. JetLi.com. Retrieved July 30, 2010.
-^ Li, Jet. "Life Essay: Part 2". Essays. JetLi.com. Retrieved July 30, 2010.
+* Li, Jet. "Life Essay: Part 2". Essays. JetLi.com. Retrieved July 30, 2010.
-^ Li, Jet. "Life Essay: Part 9". Essays. JetLi.com. Retrieved July 30, 2010.
+* Li, Jet. "Life Essay: Part 9". Essays. JetLi.com. Retrieved July 30, 2010.
-www.imdb.com
+*www.youtube.com
 == Classroom presentations ==
 *[[Media:Jet_Li_by_Matt_C.pptx]]

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	“We are a global family. The religion is different, the languages are different but we are human beings and we need to help each other” (imdb).		“We are a global family. The religion is different, the languages are different but we are human beings and we need to help each other” (imdb).
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		+	"Some movies I’m involved a lot. Like DANNY THE DOG [Fearless], I really want to make a movie to tell people if your physical skill’s very well, like you can hurt people, but if you don’t understand human life, friendship, family value, you know, you become a dog, if you only live to hurt people. So that’s why I make that movie, which I personally like very much, but it’s not been successful everywhere. [Laughs] So some movies I do are very commercial, you know, just be the actor, just do the job, but some movies I really want to tell the story there, tell my personal beliefs, like FEARLESS, that kind of film" (aintitcool.com).
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		+	"In FEARLESS I just involved everything, and I told all my beliefs in the movie, why you’re learning martial arts and what martial arts are for, how it’s not just revenge and to hurt the others, and you don’t need to always be physical. If you need to beat up anybody, it’s yourself, because the most dangerous enemy is yourself. So I taught everything in the movie. Since then I’ve decided that movies are just my work. I didn’t stay as much involved as in the past. So I’m more focused on the philosophy now in my daily life" (aintitcool.com).

	==Commentary==		==Commentary==

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		+	Jet Li has proven to be one of the most prominent martial arts figures in western film. With his U.S. movie debut in Lethal Weapon 4 he proved that he could be one of the most important Chinese actors appearing in American film. His popularity in America has grown substantially since then and he has recently starred in the huge blockbusters The Expendables and The Expendables 2. One of the most important aspects of his acting career is that he has proven himself to be a far more serious and capable actor in America than other popular Chinese martial arts actors.
		+	One important aspect of Jet Li as a martial artist and an actor is that he has a very pacifist point of view towards real life and violent confrontation:
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		+	“Situations always vary. It is hard to say under what circumstances it is right or wrong to use martial arts against someone else. Of course, generally speaking, avoiding conflict and resorting to lawful authorities are always the best means of dealing with a dangerous situation. If a robber holds a gun to you and wants your money, it is better to give him the money than to risk your life. A gun outdoes years of martial arts training in a split second. Like I've said many times before, it is important to differentiate between movies and reality” (Li).
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		+	Li sees his use of martial arts more as a way of life than as a tool for combat. He believes that wushu is more about a state of mind than violence. The fame that he has gained through martial arts, for him, has more to do with his career choice and good fortune than it does his ability to fight actual people.
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		+	“Fame means different things during different periods of your life. Of course, there is a good side and a bad side to fame -- fame gives a lot, but it also takes a lot away. These days, I don't pay any attention to fame and fortune. Fame is given by others and not something I have any control over. I try to do what I think I should be doing and don't pay much attention to what others may say” (Li).
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		+	It is important that we see Li as a man whose understanding of his own career goes far beyond what people might initially think of it. He is utilizing his craft as a way of life that helps him become a master of the martial arts as well as a fantastic actor.
		+	Jet Li is also an important Chinese actor in American and chinese films as he has been able to show the world that while he is primarily an action movie star, he also has the ability to be a compelling dramatic actor as well. He has received several best actor awards as well as been nominated for several actors. Jet Li has proven time and time again that while he is capable of great physical feats that he is more than just punching, kicking, and stunts. While figures such as Jackie Chan have reserved most of their dramatic acting specifically for Chinese films, Jet Li has shown a strong dramatic screen presence in American films as well. With American movies like Unleashed(2006), Kiss of the Dragon(2001), and The One(2001) Li has proved that he is more capable as an actor than most Chinese martial artists starring in American films.
		+	Li has clearly been a strong and important presence in American and Chinese Cinema alike and will most likely prove to be an even stronger presence in the future. With his martial arts abilities combined with his acting ability no one knows what kinds of important things he may do in coming years.

	== Filmography ==		== Filmography ==

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	==Philanthropy==		==Philanthropy==

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 == Biography ==
-[[File:Jet_Li(1).jpg|175px|thumb|right| Jet Li at the preview of the film The Warlords at SF World Cinema, CentralWorld, Bangkok.]]
+[[File:Jet_Li(1).jpg|200px|thumb|right| Jet Li at the preview of the film The Warlords at SF World Cinema, CentralWorld, Bangkok.]]
 [[File:Jet Li.jpg|300px|thumb|right|]]