Now.... I'm not the biggest dreamworks fan, I'm more of a Pixar man personally (Bring on Wall-E!!!), but Kung Fu Panda is a great film. Its got bright colours and funny looking animals and bit slap stick comedy thrown in for good measure to entertain the kids but it has a dark brooding story of revenge and abandonment for the adults. If I'm being honest, I liked both parts. hahah!
I think, its better than the Shrek films to. They seemed to be played more for the jokes and adult humour where as Kung Fu Panda doesn't rely on that and can hold its own with a good story line and compelling visuals. The animals have a cartoon-ish feel to them but still look real unlike the characters in Madagascar who look more caricature than real creations.
Jack Black, as you can probably imagine, plays the unconventional kung fu hero Po very well and his personality really shines through. As with all the actors, they add a certain flair to each character and you soon stop trying to guess who is who and you get pulled into the film.
Amongst the incredible looking fight scenes the film does have a message that will sit well with children and maybe even some grown ups to. It doesn't matter what people think of you, if you believe in yourself enough you can achieve anything. Even if that means becoming the Dragon Warrior.
The obligatory training montage doesn't feel out of place either. Its all used to keep the momentum to the film and your gaze held until the very end.
I liked Kung Fu Panda and would highly recommend it to anyone. You don't even need to have children to take with you. Its a brilliant film in its own right. |
Kung Fu Panda (PG) 
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