I.
Introduction:
a.
Introduce “Kung Fu Hustle”
b.
Live-action CG film
c.
Hypothesis: Film creatively breaks laws of
physics and imbues special dangerous qualities for constant action sequences
II.
Anything is Dangerous When Made Powerful Enough Through Skill
a.
Three Small Examples:
b.
Sharp sound can be used as a mode of attack and
as weaponry; causes sharp or concussive force wounds
c.
The lax drunken body can deflect all blunt
attacks
d.
An open palm can come down like a meteor
III. All Reactions to Hits Tend to be Exaggerated
a.
A giant half stone disc hits a paper-wooden door
and stops completely while stuck at the door (necessary for comedy safety of civilian)
c.
People are sent flying frequently with an
improbable amount of force required to send them flying
IV.
Gravity and Arcs
a. Gravity is very loosely used in both a hard way and a light way; distinguishing skill and hard hits; people tend to be in control of their own gravity
c.
A man’s landing arc is treated like a paper
fall, disrupting the arc.
d. Objects tend to get where they are going whether or not the center of motion and gravity is normally that way
V.
Competing Hypothesis:
b.
A spinning axe can indeed be caught if the hand
is placed toward the center
c.
An arm covered in metal rings would indeed
provide a much greater hit and cover of protection when fighting
VI.
Conclusion:
a.
The film is well-aware of its use of the
improbable Asian-action movie genre, and by slightly parodying this genre,
creates an incredibly entertaining movie that feels somehow grounded while being
completely over the top.
b.
Its use of its physics breaking techniques is
generally consistent in a way that it does not bother the viewer, especially
set up the way it works in the film.
(I would indeed like help if this outline is not up to
snuff!)
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