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7.6
DreamWorks Animation

Kung Fu Panda

Kung Fu Panda · Kung Fu Panda Collection

2008 92 min PG
Critic7.6
Animation Action Adventure Comedy
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Overview

To everyone's surprise, including his own, clumsy panda Po is chosen as the Dragon Warrior destined to defend the Valley of Peace from an escaped villain.
Overall 7.6

Editorial Review

By FindEdition Animation Desk

7.6 /10

Overview

Directed by John Stevenson and Mark Osborne, Kung Fu Panda is a critically acclaimed animated martial arts comedy blending stunning action sequences with heartwarming humor.

Pros

  • Visually stunning martial arts action set pieces
  • Fantastic voice performance by Jack Black as Po

Cons

  • Relies on standard underdog tropes
Verdict An absolute triumph of animation that combines breathtaking martial arts choreography with witty humor and a great core message.

AI Review

A clumsy panda working in his adoptive father's noodle shop unexpectedly rises to become the legendary Dragon Warrior.

An absolute triumph of animation that combines breathtaking martial arts choreography with witty humor and a great core message.

A phenomenal family animation classic that never loses its charm.

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Cast

Jack Black Po
Dustin Hoffman Master Shifu
Ian McShane Tai Lung
Angelina Jolie Tigress
Jackie Chan Monkey
Seth Rogen Mantis
Lucy Liu Viper
David Cross Crane
James Hong Mr. Ping

Characters

Po Jack Black
Master Shifu Dustin Hoffman
Tai Lung Ian McShane
Tigress Angelina Jolie
Monkey Jackie Chan
Mantis Seth Rogen
Viper Lucy Liu
Crane David Cross
Mr. Ping James Hong

Crew

John Stevenson Director
Mark Osborne Director
Jonathan Aibel Screenwriter
Glenn Berger Screenwriter
Hans Zimmer Music Composer
John Powell Music Composer

Videos

Official Trailer

Trivia

  • Jack Black recorded much of his dialogue while pacing around the recording booth to capture Po's breathless energy.

Quotes

"There is no secret ingredient. It's just you."

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Recommendations & Alternatives

For higher ratings, consider Shrek 2 (8.8/10). A similarly themed alternative is Frozen II.

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