Kung Fu Panda

Name: Kung Fu Panda
Genre: Action, Comedy, Animation, Family
Released: June 6, 2008
Duration: 92 min
Rating: 74
Cast: Angelina Jolie, Ian McShane, Jack Black

2008

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Generally favorable reviews based on 36 Critic Reviews

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Paramount Pictures | Release Date: June 6, 2008 | PG

Starring: Angelina Jolie, Ian McShane, Jack Black

Summary: Enthusiastic, big and a little clumsy, Po 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 fightersEnthusiastic, big and a little clumsy, Po 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 fighters 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. [Dreamworks]… Expand

Director: John Stevenson and Mark Osborne

Genre(s): Action, Comedy, Animation, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 92 min

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Critic Reviews

Owen Gleiberman

Light and goofy, yet the fight scenes, which are the heart of the film, are lickety-split mad fun. Read full review

Manohla Dargis

At once fuzzy-wuzzy and industrial strength, the tacky-sounding Kung Fu Panda is high concept with a heart. Read full review

Josh Larsen

The stunning set pieces take full advantage of animation’s unique mastery over time and space, so that we don’t just watch the characters’ daredevil exploits – we’re spinning and whirling right along with them. It’s as if we’ve mastered space and time ourselves. Read full review

Kyle Smith

Po speaks loudly and carries big shtick. Let the rest of the world cringe at our hyperconfidence, our charisma, our pure awesomeness. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Maitland McDonagh

Beautifully animated, the celebrity voice performances are terrific, and the action sequences negotiate the fine line between being physically convincing and becoming too intense for the young children. Read full review

Joe Morgenstern

The essence of the film is slapsticky, chopsocky action, rendered with great verve and accompanied by bromides having to do with the need to believe. Read full review

Pete Vonder Haar

It's impressive enough to look at, and the voice talent – especially Black and Hoffman - doesn't disappoint, but all the CGI wankery and high-end talent only barely allows Kung Fu Panda to rise above cliché. Read full review

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ShaunR.

Jun 7, 2008

It is simply one of those movies people should see if not to simply let go of the seriousness of modern-day plots. It is light-hearted, funny, and action-packed.

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Yoshipie

Dec 4, 2011

Wonderful movie, promises a great start to a whole series of movies of Kung Fu Panda. (Unfortunately, I recently found out after watching Kung Fu Panda 2 that they are partnering with the Nickelodeon Channel to make a Kung Fu Panda TV Series. It is quite disappointing.) Always will be aWonderful movie, promises a great start to a whole series of movies of Kung Fu Panda. (Unfortunately, I recently found out after watching Kung Fu Panda 2 that they are partnering with the Nickelodeon Channel to make a Kung Fu Panda TV Series. It is quite disappointing.) Always will be a family classic. It portrays great messages, like self-discovery, strength and faith.… Expand

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Zilcell

Nov 13, 2011

Kung Fu Panda has great visuals, but the real reason for Kung Fu Panda being so awesome is that the story is great and Po the panda is among the best animated characters ever.

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David

Jun 7, 2008

I was not going to even write anything about this but wow Chad S., get a life!! I have no clue what all that rambling was about. Needless to say, this was a fun movie to go to and watch.

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jonslow

Jan 5, 2019

This is the start to one of the greatest animated trilogys of all time. The story is great, which follows a panda who is just trying his best to become what he is believed to be. The action, humor, and overall story is one of dreamworks greatest accomplishes.

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MichaelD

Feb 24, 2011

Funny, entertaining. Long story short, it had the lot.

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RyanC.

Jun 4, 2008

Typical Dreamworks animation fare - formulaic, unoriginal, uninspired. Don't waste your money.

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