Kung Fu Panda Movie
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A CG-animated comedy about a lazy, irreverent slacker panda, Po, who must somehow become a Kung Fu Master in order to save the Valley of Peace from a villainous snow leopard, Tai Lung. Set in the legendary world of ancient China, this is the story of Po, our unlikely hero, who enters the rigid world of Kung Fu and turning it upside down. Po ultimately becomes a Kung Fu hero by learning that if he believes in himself, he can do anything
| Jack Black | Po |
| Jackie Chan | Master Monkey |
| Dustin Hoffman | Shifu |
| Lucy Liu | Master Viper |
| Ian McShane | Tai Lung |
| David Cross | Master Crane |
| Michael Clarke Duncan | Commander Vachir |
| Dan Fogler | Zeng |
| James Hong | Mr. Ping |
| Randall Duk Kim | Oogway |
| Wayne Knight | Gang Boss |
| Seth Rogen | Master Mantis |
| Angelina Jolie | Master Tigress |
| Mark Osborne |
7.70 out of 10 (66821 votes)
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Key: Belief
posted on 28 Aug 2009Kungfu Panda,cartoon movie. I always say to my friends I'll never want to watch anime movies either cartoon movies. I really don't like that kind of movie. But My sister had watched it,and she recommended me to watch it! And some day I wonder of the story,so I bought the theater tickets, I watched it with my cousin. Firstly, There is a Panda bear like child always like it!Which all the animals on that movie judge him as the one who lazy,underestimate him,big and fat,couldn't't do everything. He is kind and always receive bad comments from people around. He doesn't care on their comments. And some day there is Election of Leader in Dragon warrior. Everyone came there. His father worked as a noodle seller. Lot of problem came,He fought to get to the Dragon warrior. He made stupid mission to get there but accidentally it was helped him to be the kungfu master(as he always dream it to be) to fight with Tai Lung. Firstly he couldn't't do any of the kungfu, but his dream and will covered to be professional kungfu master with his own way which was sometimes silly. And the end he win to defeat Tai Lung. The story also tell us how to belief ourselves! Creative and meaningful story!
KUNG FU PANDA (Mark Osbourne and John Stevenson, 2008) ***
posted on 28 Aug 2009After an innovative and likable start, the SHREK series quickly deteriorated and, being a similar product, I didn’t quite know how I was going to react to this one – which is basically TMNT via SHREK and STAR WARS (with Oogway standing in for Yoda, Shifu as a cross between Obi-Wan-Kenobi and Master Splinter, Tai Lung replacing Darth Vader and Po, obviously, as an amalgam of both Luke Skywalker and Shrek!).Surprisingly, I ended up enjoying it quite a bit because, not only was the animation technique on display thoroughly “awesome” (though the very best sequence may well be the classically animated opening dream sequence!), but the characterizations themselves (particularly Jack Black’s titular bout) were vividly realized. Apart from Black, Angelina Jolie and Dustin Hoffman, I didn’t recognize the other voice artists and, realizing that the characters of Tai Lung, Monkey and Viper had actually been voiced by Ian McShane, Jackie Chan and Lucy Liu respectively only brought to mind another pet peeve of mine which has become increasingly common in contemporary movies: the credits are bundled together at the very end while the opening is reserved to an endless succession of production company logos (although, in this case, the transformed animated Asian-inflected Dreamworks logo was an inspired and amusing touch)! The moral of the story – that one should not refrain from chasing his life’s dreams in spite of the everyday adversities and that within everyone is the will to achieve this goal – sets the scene for an epic framework of good-vs.-evil in ancient Asia. Thankfully, in spite of the expected spectacle of various action sequences, we were spared anachronistic, in-jokey references to popular movies like THE MATRIX (1999), CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON (2000) and the KILL BILL saga (2003-4). The only disappointment is the rather thin, by-the-numbers plot line – for all his strength and ferocity, one would have expected Tai Lung to summon an army to make his bid for the Dragon Warrior title and end with a veritable battle (rather than turn up alone and, after defeating the previously unassailable Furious Five with relative ease, confront his former mentor/surrogate father and engage in single combat with Po – which he then, obviously, loses)!
Was literally dragged into the movie theatre and forced to watch -- came out satisfied.
posted on 26 Aug 2009Okay, so I REALLY didn't want to watch this movie. I've never been a fan of animated movies. I didn't like Finding Nemo. I didn't like The Incredibles. I hated Shrek. And since those four (+Shrek2, I didn't even bother with Shrek3), I've never wanted to watch any movies of the like (I'm sure I've seen more of those movies, but those are the two that I can remember). So when my best friend calls me begging me to come with her on a Sunday afternoon, I'm thinking, Are. You. Serious? She wouldn't leave it alone, so finally, I grudgingly said yes and went with her. At least she was paying. So I sit down and I'm literally rocking back and forth going, "Omg. I can't believe I'm actually going to watch Kung Fu Panda." The previews go by and the movie starts rolling -- suddenly there's a fat panda talking about his awesomeness and I'm literally going: GAG ME. But the movie continues, and my best friend and I are literally drowning in our laughter. It starts out kind of cheesy, but BAM! It hits you with some of the most hilarious stuff EVER. And it's sweet. I'm not usually one for the whole "Never give up" themes and the works, but in this film, it just worked. Everything fit together just perfectly. And you really feel for Po. It was just "AWESOME." If I'd paid for the movie, I wouldn't have cared. I've seen a crap load of movies the past few months, and this was one of the only ones that would've been worth my money. And I didn't even have to pay :)
Kung Fu Panda Was KungTastic!!
posted on 26 Aug 2009I just got back from "Kung Fu Panda" and it was simply Awesome or as Jack Black would say "AWESOMENESS". Now I went in there as a Jack Black fan expecting a great film and it was. If you have kids then bring them to this movie, because there are jokes, and cracks that appeal to all ages. also listen to the cricket because there's a part in the movie where people didn't listen and it was HILARIOUS! If there was one thing I would change about this movie I would have more story build up on the enemy. He could have been meaner but till it was hilarious and i recommend it to all audiences. Defiantly 10 stars out of 10. I hope there is a sequel to this movie because it really deserves one.
Thrilling and fun!!!
posted on 24 Aug 2009Jack Black,Jerry Seinfeld,and Mike Myers all have something in common.Do you know what it is?They are all involved with at least one animated movie that isn't just good,but very well made and entertaining.'Shrek'isn't my favorite,but it still is an original classic.'Bee Movie'is a great movie from comic genius Jerry Seinfeld.So what is there to say about 'Kung Fu Panda?'Well,it's downright entertaining,fun and has great action sequences that keep this movie in the right place.Jack Black stars as Po,a clumsy panda who helps his father make and serve noodle soup.One day,an ancient tortoise named Oogway believes that Po is the Dragon Warrior.He can't believe it,and neither does Master Shifu,played by Dustin Hoffman.When Master Shifu learns that a certain evil villain named Tai Lung escapes from prison,he is determined to train Po for the ultimate match of his life.Expect a great cast(Jack Black,Angelina Jolie,Dustin Hoffman,Jackie Chan,Lucy Liu,and Seth Rogen),great visual effects,and great entertainment that will have you begging for a sequel.In fact,I hear that there's going to be a sequel in 2011.
Second best animated feature of the year!!
posted on 24 Aug 2009The evolution of the martial arts genre has been of particular interest to me lately, as I recently bought a Bruce Lee collection and have been watching a few of his old classics and comparing them to the newer species of movies like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Shaolin Soccer. I wasn't all that excited about the switch to zero gravity that we saw in Crouching Tiger, but the impact and the sheer style of Shaolin Soccer was completely unexpected and pretty damned amazing. Also, the Shaolin Temple, where Chinese kung-fu originated, is about a 45-minute drive from where I live in central China. I've been there a couple times and the kung-fu shows that they put on are pretty spectacular.With that in mind, I was curious to see how kung-fu would be portrayed in a kid's movie, although I should say that I expected something truly goofy with a title like Kung Fu Panda, but I was surprised and relieved that the movie avoided being a childish kickboxing cartoon. True, it's about a Panda that is so fat that he has trouble getting out of bed in the morning, but in the film as a whole, the childish moments, the sort of over-the-top laughs and cartoonish fat jokes were mainly designed to get laughs and, more importantly, create a charming and likable main character.And it would be foolish to say that the movie doesn't have it's laughs. Jack Black provides the voice of Po, a young Panda entering the last stages of his childhood, where he is beginning to wonder if taking over the tiny noodle shop run by his father Mr. Ping, a stork, is really that future intended for him. They live in the Chinese Valley of Peace under the stately shadow of a temple that towers overhead.The temple is of vast importance, too, not only historically but as the location where the ceremony to choose the Dragon Warrior will be held. Po has fantasies about becoming the Dragon Warrior, fantasies that seem at once ridiculous and inevitable, given the fact that Kung Fu Panda, for all its strengths, is essentially an underdog story. Unfortunately, Po's job is to keep his head out of the clouds and drag a noodle cart up the endless steps to the mountaintop temple and sell them to the people going to watch the ceremony. He is understandably disheartened and disillusioned.Po's central challenge is not just to find a way to enter the ceremony and win the Dragon Warrior title, but first to find a way to tell his father that he is not interested in carrying on the family business, that he has bigger dreams. This is the serious issue that the movie approaches, and it handles it much more seriously and effectively than I would have anticipated. The ceremony itself, on the other hand, is where the movie has fun with itself.You see, there's a battle between five contenders, the winner of whom will be crowned the Dragon Warrior and will then go on to kung-fu fight the much-feared Tai Lung, who has escaped from prison and is on a mad quest to secure dominance over the valley. "Tai lung," by the way, in Mandarin is written like this - 太冷, and it means "too cold."Now, the head monk at the temple, a giant turtle named Oogway, is in charge of selecting one of five candidates who is the most qualified to take on Tai Lung and stop him. I missed the part where they explained why they don't just send all of them, but no matter. The whole thing is for fun, you remember. The five candidates are a spider-thin praying mantis about as threatening as a spider-tin praying mantis, a monkey voiced by Jackie Chan, a Tigress (Angelina Jolie), a Viper (Lucy Liu), and Crane (David Cross), although after a series of fortunate events Oogway ends up choosing Po.The kung fu takes place without the constraints of live action, so it's obviously quite different from the traditional kung fu film, even the modern ones that make wide use of special effects, but there is plenty of fighting action and it's pretty impressive. The only drawback is something common to almost all animated movies and cartoons - the characters seem generally impervious to damage, even after suffering falls and hits that should kill them. The little birdies fly around their heads for a minute and the show goes on. Sure, it's for the kids, but it definitely makes the kung-fu a lot less effective.Much of the comedy, however, is derived not from the slapstick fighting but from the that Po is a die-hard kung-fu fan and is suddenly thrown into close proximity with the Furious Five, who are nothing less than idols to him. Jack Black is provided with endless comedic opportunities in voicing a character who is resolutely chasing his dream of becoming the Dragon Warrior, while at the same-time becoming hopelessly tongue-tied and star-struck just by being in the presence of his competitors.The animation isn't anything new, and we've either hit a wall as far as the possibilities of creating realism or there just wasn't any need for this movie to push the computer animation technology any further. I suspect the latter. As we may remember from the disappointing 2000 film Dinosaur, there are times when too much realism can make an animated movie a lot less fun than it should be.Kung Fu Panda deserves the Oscar nomination that it has gotten for Best Animated Feature Film, but it won't win and it shouldn't. It's a charming and fun romp that is short enough that adults will be able to sit through it, but it doesn't carry the depth of meaning that movies like Toy Story or Shrek or this year's WALL-E do. The kids, however, are going to flip for it.
Loved the movie
posted on 24 Aug 2009I loveeeeeeeeeeed this movie, im a big fan of these cartoon movies but i have to say this is one of my best of the best cartoon movies including Finding Nemo , Madagascar, Shrek 1 & 2 etc.... The cast for the cartoon voices was Perfect, u could actually visualize Jack Black as a panda and Dustin Hoffman , Angeline jolie were both very successful too. The story line was perfect with the timing not too slow and not too fast , it keeps u gripped and laughing and sending u real life messages throughout the whole movie. At the end of the movie u feel great somehow with a huge smile on ur face. Panda is character that resembles a lot of how we see ourselves and the other ninja characters resemble how others accept and reject us by our appearance. Definitely a movie for all ages. A 10 plus from me !
Cool movie, very funny! (suggestive spoilers)
posted on 20 Aug 2009Ever since Shrek, I always loved Dreamworks Animation Films and I had no doubt that this film is going to follow the tradition and it darn right did! I found the film to be very fun, entertaining and not to mention hilarious! Jack Black did an awesome job as Po! Very funny panda but the funniest is Master Shifu like at the end when Po thought Shifu was dead he said "Shifu please, don't die!" and then suddenly Shifu wakes up and says "IM NOT DYING YOU IDIOT!" That was classic! Funniest part in the movie! But even though I'm a purple belt at karate I could never compete with Shifu or the bad guy Tai Lung! But thinking Po defeated Tai I could probably take a shot at him! Overall a very funny and entertaining summer blockbuster. Highly recommend. You'll love it! ********/********** (8/10 stars) ~Kalendra
Not Just a Great Animated Movie- A Great Movie . . . Period!
posted on 18 Aug 2009I was very entertained by "Kung-Fu Panda". This movie ranks among Dreamworks Animation's best along with "Shrek", "Shrek II", and "Antz". The animation as a whole was excellent, including the fantasy sequences that took the form of supposed 2D animation. Even when the animation was 3D, the animation had everything down to a T from the blades of grass to roof shingles to animal's fur.Of course, since 3D has now become the norm for animated movies, I know that 3D animation alone cannot save a movie. For instance, "Doogal", "Shrek The Third", and "Shark Tale" (which also featured the voices of Jack Black and Angelina Jolie) were big disappointments for me. Fortunately, there was enough good comedy, great action sequences, and intriguing characters to keep me entertained and to rate this movie as the best to come out of this summer so far.For starters, Jack Black was perfect as Po the Panda. In my opinion, Black was underused in "Shark Tale", which was probably why I didn't like that movie so much. Here, he brings his great comic timing and a touch of his Tenacious D personality into this panda character. He especially works very well in the training sequences with Head Master Shifu (Dustin Hoffman). I thought it odd that his character was the only panda in a story set in China, but I won't get too picky.The actors who played the Furious Five were also well cast. Angelina Jolie was a natural to play Tigress, who is probably the first truly strong female character in animation history who also isn't involved in a love story subplot of a film. I actually found myself relieved that they left such a subplot out and just concentrated on a great story.If I have one complaint against the movie, it's that the other four fighters weren't as focused on as they should have been. Yes, there's only so much you can fit into a 90 minute movie, but the snake (Lucy Liu), crane (David Cross), praying mantis (Seth Rogen), and monkey (Jackie Chan) all individually made such intriguing characters. Indeed, this is one of the few animated movies I've seen that merits a sequel, and I hope that all four of them are focused on in that other movie should it come along.Otherwise, that's my only complaint against the movie. It just worked so well otherwise. Other than the mostly American voice-overs, the movie stayed true to a traditional Kung Fu movie by the likes of Bruce Lee and Sonny Chiba, and also had elements of spaghetti westerns and other movies such as "Star Wars". None of that would have been complete with a great Darth Vader-esquire villain like leopard Tai Ling (played by lesser known actor Ian McShane), and an even better Yoda-esquire mentor like tortoise Ancient Master Oogway (Randall Duk Kim). This is an altogether incredible movie that I personally can't wait to purchase on DVD. I may even see it again in theaters, and there are few movies that make me want to do that.
Really Funny Movie..
posted on 12 Aug 2009Honestly, I really don't like animation movies. I think it is so bored and it is not really funny. I don't know why exactly I watched Kung-fu Panda. When I watched it, I even couldn't hold my laughs. This film is about the story of Po who always dream to be a kungfu master. But, he is so pessimistic. It caused by his big body. Until one day, the miracle happened accidentally. He gets chance to be the kung-fu master who will fight against the bad kung-fu master, Tai Lung. For his first exercise, he failed. But, he is never tired and give up. Finally, he could defeated Tai Lung with the silly way. I think this story writer is so creative. This is the first animation movie that I love.
With dazzlingly animated fight scenes and the likable panda Po, I found this very entertaining.
posted on 12 Aug 2009I saw this with a friend at a preview screening last Sat and I was worried it might be like the other forgettable mass-produced animated films, but I was pleasantly surprised.The voice acting was pretty flawless. This is a very good case of finding the actors(even if they are all well recognised stars) that fit that characters well. I couldn't imagine anyone else voicing Po apart from Jack Black - he just seems to completely embody Po's personality and humour. Jolie also has the severity of her character Tigress while the standout being Hoffman conveys Shifu's exasperation and everything else as the panda's master.Pacing and Plot: OK, so the plot is probably borrowed form numerous sources but it does have a classic storytelling feel to it, and there are certain parts that don't happen(especially during the climax) exactly the way you expect. Slightly clichéd, but charming and entertaining enough to overcome it, I think.Animation: The opening 2D sequence is nothing short of amazing, in my opinion. The fight scenes and Tai Lung's escape is just stunning to behold - both witty and a feast for the eyes. This coupled with the subtle character animation that brings them to life might be overlooked since the masses are probably used to it due to the load of animated films that come out, but it's really well done.Music: This is where I take my hat off - there are no of those stupid, generic pop songs playing during the film! Thank God! The music is very good, from the orchestral parts I heard and does give one a sense of being in China.Overall, there are some things not explained(like why Po's dad is a duck and Po's past) but apart from niggles with lack of originality story-wise and some clichés, this is really an experience to enjoy fully in a cinema I think, due to the sheer scope of the fight sequences and the cinematography of old China. It has it's quite funny scenes and even if it's not funny all the way through exactly, it has a heart, which is always important to me - it raises it from just flash to having some substance. A very good animated film from Dreamworks and even if the forthcoming sequel isn't as good, this'll be one for me, to enjoy again and again when it arrives on DVD.
Great family film
posted on 08 Aug 2009This was a great movie and has many different types of humor for all ages. The story was neither boring nor hard to follow. Jack Black was a perfect fit for the role of the lazy but humorous panda. It was hard for me to see Jackie Chan playing an animated character since his style of humor is more physical but he still played a good monkey. I don't know how Dreamworks pulled together this cast with names like Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan, Jack Black, Seth Rogan, and Lucy Liou, but this was a brilliantly casted film. Another great thing about the movie was the animation. Every angle was exciting and colorful and matched the mood of the scene. Great story and great cast for a great film.
At last! An awesomeness movie that is not made by Pixar
posted on 06 Aug 2009Well, Dreamworks has finally done it. Though, they have made some wonderful and boldly different animated films such as the under rated Ants, Shrek, and Monster House, this is the crowning glory. They have made a cgi animated movie that has made me rolled with laughter, cry, and doing both at the same time. But what is magnificent about this film is the perfect balance of comedy timing, drama and some of the most exhilarating actions scenes that I have seen in any kind of animation. The CGI animation is astounding. And I'm not just talking about the detail of seeing hairs on a panda, or the breath taking backdrop of ancient China. I am talking also of the subtleties of the characters expressions and performance. There are numerous references to popular movies of the past but do not let that deter you as these references are integral to the story and not just there as a wink wink nudge nudge effect. The icing on the cake though is the voice casting. Jack Black's comic timing is well, awesome! He is the star. He is the lovable but clumsy big fat panda called Po, a nerdy fan of kung fu history who idolises the famous 5 kung fu warriors. He is inadvertently and very questionably marked as the chosen one who is prophesied to defeat an evil villain much to the bewilderment of everyone. The master charged with the seemingly impossible duty of shaping Po into a kung fu fighter is delightfully voiced by the great Dustin Hoffman. There are of course many more delightful characters but it is these two that carry the film. And a note to all martial arts fans (and yeah, all you old school Shaw Bros fans included), this movie is as close as you can get to animated martial arts paradise. But this is a movie for everyone. As the main character, Po would say. This movie truly awesome.
Fun film for the family.
posted on 04 Aug 2009One perfect way to make Jack Black not too annoying: make him a cute computer-generated panda! Another fun, if not all too predictable film, has Po the Panda, a cook for his father's noodle shop, selected as being the legendary Dragon Warrior, much to the chagrin of five kung-fu artists and their master, who have spent their lives and then some trying to attain that goal.The movie is entirely predictable. Don't expect something different or unique done to the status quo of computer-generated animation and storytelling. But of that, Kung Fu Panda is much more entertaining than some of the other recent, past efforts, and the quality is above par as well! I found myself not minding Kung Fu Panda. Jack Black's voice is softer than his other films so Po's character isn't your usual Jack Black-like character. Thumbs up for a job well done.
Whatever you do, don't go watching it for the story.
posted on 04 Aug 2009I mean, CG Dreamworks films have never had that much in the way of story. But this is... it's just... blah.The whole plot basically revolves around the notion that the secret to being the ultimate kung fu warrior is... to believe in yourself.That's right. The cookie-cutter moral from every single feel-good (read: puke) sports film about a ragtag team of unfit losers has somehow found its unwelcome way in to a film about fuzzy-wuzzy kung fu fighting animals.I mean, sure, Shrek's moral of "You can't judge by appearances" isn't exactly original either, but at least it was dressed up a little better than the stark "believe in yourself"-ness of Kung Fu Panda. Over the Hedge's message of "Stealing is the answer to everything" is, if nothing else, different. Seriously, they could have done better than this.However, Kung Fu Panda rocks. Why? Firstly, it hilarious. Jack Black brings a lot of humour to the voice of Po (the titled Panda who learns Kung Fu). While some of the other characters also have moments, the film really belongs to Po. The visual humour is also there in abundance, mostly in the form of slapstick (including but not limited to Po giving Tai Lang (Ian McShane) a stinkface! Woo!) Secondly, the animation is great. Technically, there is nothing new to see here. We've seen fur before. We've seen liquid effects before. We've been seeing shiny, flashy lighty effects for decades now. However, it's all evolved over time and now looks better than it has ever done. What really shines through, however, is the actual animation. Throughout the film you'll see spectacular fight scenes that border on the ridiculous (but in the best possible way) and characters with enough nuance and expression to make them completely believable. Well, as believable as a talking, kung fu fighting panda can be.Now, more bad points. No, I hadn't finished slagging this film. Jackie Chan does the voice of Master Monkey. But that's awesome, right? No. Not when Master Monkey has all of five spoken lines. That's right. The martial arts phenomenon who inherited the 'God of Kung Fu' mantle when Bruce Lee pegged it has been sidelined to a secondary character. Is it just me, or is that freaking insane? Another really odd thing was the fact that the general public as depicted in the film consisted of nothing but pigs, geese and rabbits, which of course begs the question of where did Po (giant panda), Shifu (red panda), Oogway (turtle), Tai Lang (snow leopard) and any of the furious five (tiger, mantis, crane, viper and monkey) actually come from? Are they illegal immigrants? What? So, overall, Kung Fu Panda is fun. The characters are likable, the humour works and the action scenes are spectacular. Just don't expect to be blown away by the plot, because there isn't any. I'm not saying it has to be as sophisticated as Oscar Wilde or anything (though of course it would be nice if it were). But to use such an irritating cliché so brazenly... it really was something else.
A new take on an otherwise generic plot
posted on 02 Aug 2009Call it generic, but 'Kung Fu Panda' is one of the most enjoyable films I have seen in years. Jack Black voices a lovable overweight panda named Po, living in China selling noodles in a family business. Po has developed an interest in the ancient art of Kung Fu, but accepts that this interest can only be a dream and nothing else. This changes however, when he crashes a Kung Fu ceremony and is named the Dragon Emperor. Although the other Kung Fu students protest, their master proclaims 'there are no accidents'. Simultaneously, a Kung Fu master named Tai Lung, who was previously denied the title of the Dragon Emperor and became evil, has just escaped from prison and seeks revenge. It is up to the unlikely hero, Po, to become a master and stop him.While the ending is predictable, what separates 'Kung Fu Panda' from other animated films is how damn funny it is. 'Kung Fu Panda' is a mere 92 minutes, which is perfect because it never feels dragged out and it never gets boring. The animation is visually stunning, which is especially apparent in IMAX. The martial arts fight scenes represent a breakthrough in computer animation. Each character perfectly matches the personalities of the actors who gave their voices to them. Jack Black is perfect as the lazy Po, and Angelina Jolie is equally convincing as the fearless and powerful tiger Tigress. 'Kung Fu Panda' is guaranteed to entertain people of all ages, and leave them laughing even after they leave the theater.
kung fu panda
posted on 02 Aug 2009It's the story about a lazy, irreverent slacker panda, named Po, who is the biggest fan of Kung Fu around...which doesn't exactly come in handy while working every day in his family's noodle shop. Unexpectedly chosen to fulfill an ancient prophecy, Po's dreams become reality when he joins the world of Kung Fu and studies alongside his idols, the legendary Furious Five -- Tigress, Crane, Mantis, Viper and Monkey -- under the leadership of their guru, Master Shifu. But before they know it, the vengeful and treacherous snow leopard Tai Lung is headed their way, and it's up to Po to defend everyone from the oncoming threat. Can he turn his dreams of becoming a Kung Fu master into reality? Po puts his heart - and his girth - into the task, and the unlikely hero ultimately finds that his greatest weaknesses turn out to be his greatest strengths.
awesome!!
posted on 31 Jul 2009this movie is by far one of the best animated movies i've ever seen! from the start you're given a story that has so much to give, you're entertained, and you can totally feel for Po (the panda), also Shifu's background story is nicely told and you can be easily touched by it , and although the ending is a little predictable, you'll still wanna see it! at times you will laugh, and you will sympathize, the animation were amazing and the moves were so cute, this movie is for all ages and totally rocks , dreamworks really did a gr8 job. Jack Black was amazing, he was the cutest panda ever , Dustin Hoffman was perfect, i give this a 10 out of 10 because it really made my day
A superb rendering of Asian kung fun culture
posted on 27 Jul 2009One viewer said dream works has a classic now. Indeed. This movie is really well made, there are four stories in one. Stories are the education of Po the Panda, moral despair of his master (with his heritage and the fight with Tai Long), the combat between furious five and Tai long and the combat of Po with Tai Long. Reference to Asian culture (taoism) is good (the secret is there is no secret - there is no bad news - this is no accident - every day is a gift ...) How come people prefer wall-E to this movie. That's right, in Kung Fu Panda there is not this "luv is stronger than anything else" stuff - by the way only Wall-E is chasing the robot. She? doesn't seems to care much, but will fall in luv when he'll become a Heeeerrooooo. At the same time KFP is less bitter and strange. In kung Fu Panda, there is hope and happiness, relation to culture and society. A very very good moment. 10 STARS;
Nothing Uproarious But Warm, Colorful & Likable
posted on 28 Aug 2009This was a nice movie with likable characters but, frankly, I didn't find it anything memorable. Yes, it was beautiful artwork but I read where it was the most beautiful animation ever put on screen, and I didn't find it lived up to that. I guess my expectations were sky high, which made it almost impossible to meet. The story could have used more laughs, too. I think that was the main thing that slightly disappointed me: the humor was mild, not laugh-out-loud funny.Having said all that, it was enjoyable and it will put numerous smiles on your face as you watch it. I guess "pleasant," "agreeable," "warm," etc., would be better words to describe the film. It is pretty, too, especially on Blu-Ray. I imagine this looked awesome on IMAX in the theater.Jack Black does a nice job of voicing the main character, "Po," the panda that surprised everyone, including himself, on what he could achieve if he set his mind to it. That's another plus for the film: nice messages.Kids should like this more than adults but grownups will enjoy it, too.