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Kung Fu Panda
Mark Osborne
(2008)
88min
PG Certificate
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Review
Our Score
by
Alan Jones
Clumsy, chubby noodle-seller Po the panda (voiced by Jack Black) becomes a martial arts master in this visually arresting CGI-animated adventure from DreamWorks. Po lives in the Valley of Peace, where harmony is threatened by the evil snow leopard Tai Lung (Ian McShane). Despite the presence of five highly skilled fighters, Po is revealed to be the new Dragon Warrior, who is prophesied to defeat Tai Lung. Taking a typical fists-of-fury plot from the Bruce Lee era, and using Hong Kong action clichés of slow-motion and freeze-frame to good effect, the film-makers were right to put most of their energies into the fight scenes, which are swiftly paced and great fun to watch. The main drawback is an overly familiar "believe in yourself" message. But the film's less geared around pop culture references and abrasive humour than DreamWorks's
Shrek
movies, and with Black's boundless enthusiasm giving Po a lovably goofball spark, this beautifully designed, cherry blossom-hued cartoon is brighter, breezier and bouncier than most.
Summary
A hero is needed to defend a peaceful valley community from attack by a rampaging snow leopard. The unlikely candidate for the job is a lazy panda, who enlists the aid of a legendary team of animal fighters and their wise master to teach him the martial arts skills he needs to fulfil his destiny. Animated comedy, with the voices of Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Ian McShane and Jackie Chan.
Cast & Crew
Po
Jack Black
Master Shifu
Dustin Hoffman
Tigress
Angelina Jolie
Tai Lung
Ian McShane
Monkey
Jackie Chan
Mantis
Seth Rogen
Viper
Lucy Liu
Crane
David Cross (2)
Commander Vachir
Michael Clarke Duncan
Director
Mark Osborne
Director
John Stevenson
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Other Information
Language:
English
Colour
Theatrical distributor:
Paramount
Available on:
DVD and Blu-ray
Released on:
4 Jul 2008
Comedy
Drama
Children's
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