Kung Fu Panda
Paramount Pictures | Release Date: June 6, 2008
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JJ2FAS4UJan 18, 2022
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BrokenChildJul 15, 2022
Kung Fu Panda is a movie that is part of most peoples childhood, this movie is enjoyable for most people like myself and the world wouldn’t be the same without it; the movie is pretty good but Kung Fu Panda 2 and 3 are better in my opinion.
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JesseDillingerApr 25, 2023
Funny movie, good voice acting, good fight scenes, good animation. Just a good movie.
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7
MortenJ.Nov 1, 2008
This movie is really funny, with a lot of "kung fu" fighting and the voice acting is great too. I really recommend this movie.
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JayH.Nov 5, 2008
Brilliant animation, great story and often laugh out loud funny. It's not up there with Finding Nemo, Toy Story or A Bug's Life, but it is still a fine film. Very entertaining.
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RoryB.Jun 21, 2008
Chad S......i think you need to even out your medication mate, seriously are you alright? How the hell have you managed to see that much intrigue and conspiracy in one film? My favorite line is "the panda bear...made even more intriguing by Chad S......i think you need to even out your medication mate, seriously are you alright? How the hell have you managed to see that much intrigue and conspiracy in one film? My favorite line is "the panda bear...made even more intriguing by its black and white markings" ITS A FECKING PANDA BEAR...thats there markings not a massive attempt to undermine a race....oh and the film was...meh, wait for the dvd.… Expand
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BrianW.Jun 28, 2008
This was a good story for both adults and kids. I took my wife and 5 year old son to see this movie. We all enjoyed it. The movie started a little slow, but picked up pace once the Panda starting his training.
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JacobFeb 15, 2014
Kung Fu Panda may have a simple story and some characters who aren’t given much development but that does not make this bad movie by any means. Kung Fu Panda is the best Dreamworks film, one made on their own, since Shrek 2. This film tradesKung Fu Panda may have a simple story and some characters who aren’t given much development but that does not make this bad movie by any means. Kung Fu Panda is the best Dreamworks film, one made on their own, since Shrek 2. This film trades in excessive pop culture humor, which was getting a tad annoying in such films as Bee Movie and replaces it with heart, a good message (along with a clever way of explaining it), and occasional slapstic. Also, the film has likeable characters and excellent animation. It is very clear that the filmmakers really cared about turning around a great product and they did. This film is definitely worth checking out. Kids will love it immediately and older kids and adults will enjoy it as well for the reasons I just stated above. This film may seem like a generic Dreamworks film but it is miles ahead of most of their stuff by actually being entertaining. For so long Dreamworks has failed to turn out something highly entertaining relying heavily on gimics and Aardman, who they chose to let go, to keep their movies afloat. This movie is a breaf of fresh air and a major turnaround for a company that had lost some steam critically following the Shrek movies. Again this film is definitely worth checking out. To Dreamworks all I have to say is this keep it up I look forward to seeing more good products from you especially the team involved on this film. This movie isn’t Pixar quality but that doesn’t stop it from being fun and entertaining… Expand
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TyranianApr 7, 2019
One of DreamWorks better animations with great premise and animation and good humour.
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OfficialNov 3, 2013
I quite enjoyed "Kung Fu Panda". It has lots of funny scenes and great Kung Fu animations. But the plot is predictable that's the weakness. It lacks surprises but it's definitely recommended for kids.
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Compi24Sep 18, 2020
The animation wears its age in a couple of shots here and there, but on the whole, "Kung Fu Panda" is definitely a movie I regret missing back in 2008. The set pieces are extremely well-designed, with all of the frenetic, lyrical actionThe animation wears its age in a couple of shots here and there, but on the whole, "Kung Fu Panda" is definitely a movie I regret missing back in 2008. The set pieces are extremely well-designed, with all of the frenetic, lyrical action taking place within a number of creative locations and under a few tricky circumstances. The performances are about what you'd expect, with a good 90% of the entertainment coming from Jack Black's lead turn as Po. Dustin Hoffman, however, is given a lot to work with as well, with a few moments from his character even inspiring some real emotional depth and pathos. The thematics are tried and true, but earnest enough, ultimately rounding off and putting a bow on a pleasant experience overall.… Expand
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jeff_reviewsJul 4, 2013
Dreamwork's Animation's continuation of different animals talking to each other, while doing unusual things that the animal species usually does not do still bothers me, but has little to affect this film. While "Kung Fu Panda" may feel a bitDreamwork's Animation's continuation of different animals talking to each other, while doing unusual things that the animal species usually does not do still bothers me, but has little to affect this film. While "Kung Fu Panda" may feel a bit cliche and developed to mainly kids, it still brings a huge number of laughs and is fun to watch. Kung Fu Panda also suffers with the fact that it feels done before, just kid-fied and with animals (it reminded me alot of Karate Kid). The universe is odd animals fighting each other and wearing clothes?. While it's an odd premise and a simple one at that, it's still funny and will leave you and your kids to laugh (especially your kids).… Expand
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RayzorMooseNov 13, 2013
Kung Fu Panda is spectacular.
The movie from start to finish works with the very enjoyable personalities of its characters. The animation is good, the pacing is perfect, and the screenplay is dynamic.
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kyle20ellisMar 20, 2022
Overall, I did enjoy Kung Fu Panda, but I don't put it up there with Dreamworks' best. Apart from Po and Shifu(and possibly the film's villain, splendidly voiced by Ian McShane) the film is lacking in its character development, while theOverall, I did enjoy Kung Fu Panda, but I don't put it up there with Dreamworks' best. Apart from Po and Shifu(and possibly the film's villain, splendidly voiced by Ian McShane) the film is lacking in its character development, while the story while well constructed, original and fresh has its predictable parts and the message is a little over-familiar. However, when it comes to the visuals, there is nothing to fault, the whole film with its gorgeous colours and backgrounds looks wonderful. The score is excellent as well, and I can see that there was care to make it sound authentic. The script is witty, funny and smart, the pace is bright and breezy and the voice acting is solid across the board- Dustin Hoffmann is perfectly cast while Jack Black does a great job voicing one of his more likable characters. In conclusion, very entertaining film, but it didn't wow me completely. 7/10 Bethany Cox… Expand
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VirgonoShakaAug 10, 2018
I've heard so much about this film, about how could I possibly had not seen it yet, that it was so good and one if not the finest dreamworks work. I finally watched it and... it is good, funny, inventive at times, well animated and with aI've heard so much about this film, about how could I possibly had not seen it yet, that it was so good and one if not the finest dreamworks work. I finally watched it and... it is good, funny, inventive at times, well animated and with a solid message. On the other hand, it is nothing revolutionary and nothing I have not seen before. All in all, an enjoyable time and a fun movie.… Expand
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ChadS.Jun 7, 2008
They're animals, not people; but "Kung Fu Panda" take place in China, and the animals are voiced by both, American and Asian-American actors. Viper(Lucy Liu) and Monkey(Jackie Chan) are Chinese, but Tigress(Angelina Jolie) and They're animals, not people; but "Kung Fu Panda" take place in China, and the animals are voiced by both, American and Asian-American actors. Viper(Lucy Liu) and Monkey(Jackie Chan) are Chinese, but Tigress(Angelina Jolie) and Mantis(David Cross) are pretending to be Chinese, like David Carradine in "Kung Fu". The panda bear, the animal most iconographical to Mainland China, is part of the covert yellow-face minstrel act, too, made even more intriguing by its black and white markings. Po(Jack Black) is a kung fu fan like Taimak in Berry Gordy's "The Last Dragon", who was black, and a kung fu master like Cane, in the aforementioned series that was originally planned to be a star vehicle for Bruce Lee; needless to say, Carradine was white. In a film with Jackie Chan, the closest thing we have to the late Lee, it's interesting to mention that the Anglo-American actor gets to read the ancient prophecy, and not somebody of actual Asian descent.… Expand
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CamilleJun 15, 2008
All I can say was that it was alright. Not bad, of course, but nothing special. It was short and had a very simply laid out beginning, middle, and end. Certain parts were dragged out a bit more than necessary and others were over quicker All I can say was that it was alright. Not bad, of course, but nothing special. It was short and had a very simply laid out beginning, middle, and end. Certain parts were dragged out a bit more than necessary and others were over quicker than they should have been, like the solution to the mystery of the Dragon Scroll. It was just completely unprompted and almost awkwardly shoved into a scene in the movie where it didn't really fit. Jack Black (beside the animation itself)is really the only phenomenal part of film. His personality really adds to the character and makes him likable, relatable, and ultimately enjoyable. I'd recommend it for viewers with younger children. Other than that, I'd rent when it comes out on video.… Expand
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DRewFJun 11, 2008
The very definition of mediocrity.
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MarkB.Nov 21, 2008
Mediocre at best.
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vidmanJun 12, 2008
The previews looked funny, but I initially hesitated to watch it because the last few Jack Black movies were disappointments. Well, you can add this one to the list. There are a few laughs, but most of the jokes aren't funny. And the The previews looked funny, but I initially hesitated to watch it because the last few Jack Black movies were disappointments. Well, you can add this one to the list. There are a few laughs, but most of the jokes aren't funny. And the drama is something we've already seen in better movies by Pixar (and probably by Dreamworks as well).… Expand
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ClifC.Mar 9, 2009
Mediocre. I was bored by this movie, really. So cliché!...
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RyanC.Jun 4, 2008
Typical Dreamworks animation fare - formulaic, unoriginal, uninspired. Don't waste your money.
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gm101Oct 11, 2010
I really had high hopes for this movie, especially when I heard Jack Black and Jackie Chan were in it. Unfortunately, I was really disappointed with the movie. With the exception of Po and Shifu, all the characters, especially the furiousI really had high hopes for this movie, especially when I heard Jack Black and Jackie Chan were in it. Unfortunately, I was really disappointed with the movie. With the exception of Po and Shifu, all the characters, especially the furious five, were one-dimensional. Lame plot, and I barely got to hear Jackie Chan! And now they're making a sequel? DreamWorks, unless you make this sequel your "Dark Knight", you won't be seeing me watching Kung Fu Panda 2.… Expand
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solomsApr 17, 2015
I miss the animation movies from my time. This is not fun, this is something that I would like to do when I can't sleep. A Kung Fu Panda, not my cup of tea
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