Kung Fu Panda - Review

Cast: Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Ian McShane, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, David Cross
Director: Mark Osborne, John Stevenson
Rating: 4/5

Kung Fu Panda is one of those films that grips you right from the start, a never ending roller coaster ride of thrills, action, adventure and of course a lot of heart. Besides the CGI animation used is a must watch for animation fanatics.

I was laughing, smiling and guffawing at Po, the main protagonist (voiced by Jack Black) and his misadventures at becoming a Kung Fu expert. This was certainly a flawed character, one that a lot of people can relate to because he dreams, he's funny and he can laugh at himself. Also, the story was pretty clear and easy to follow because the storytelling was well crafted and the animation was paired well with characters brought vividly to life by some of the most famous names in Hollywood.

Jack Black and Dustin Hoffman are downright excellent as the main characters, and Ian McShane as the bad dude gave it the right fearful presence. Other big name stars don't shine as much, but that's because their roles are rather limited in the film. But that's still okay because the animators should be given equal credit for delivering the funny, action and heart elements of this movie in an effective, amazing and AWESOME manner. Visually, this movie is stunning. Some subtle points to notice are all those scenic shots of the Chinese mountains, bodies of water and the bridge scene.

At the end of this noodle eating, Kung Fu film all I am left with are just memories of what older animation films used to be like and the glory that they brought along. But I must say that Dreamworks has done a wonderful job and it seems like they are gearing up to re-enter the world of animation films with a bang.

So go ahead, leave your worries and other worldly possessions behind and enjoy the eternal peace and tranquil that you will get from the Dragon warrior Po in Kung Fu Panda.

PS: I was left craving for more at the end... for food and the film as well.