An Alright film
Reviewed by freakformovies for Kung Fu Panda at 2009-07-28 18:15:08
Sure this movie is from Dreamworks Amimation and that it's one of the best animated films yet. But still, Jack Black in this film still doesn't make it a good film. To me, Jack Black is just one actor that I am not a fan In Nacho Libre he makes an OK performance but, in this kind of funny Dreamworks Animation film Kung Fu Panda he doesn't do so great. This Film is a an enjoyable animated film kids 6+ will love, laugh, and enjoy this this film and so will parents( maybe some parents) but mostly a lot of kids and adults will will enjoy this film while having some laughs this film for me is a B- to a C+. It is a funny enjoyable, animated film, but somehow Jack black doesn't really make a voice as Po the lazy, dreaming of being a kung fu master, noddle owner ( with his dad too ) Panda. Maybe Steve Carrell,or Jim Carey could make a good fit for Po the Panda
Yes, I'd even take it over the first 'Shrek'. Fun, funny and frenetic, with beautiful and unique animation, 'Kung Fu Panda' still doesn't hold a candle to the very best of Pixar ('WALL·E' so trounces this movie), but of the slew of CGI movies we've seen this millennium, 'Kung Fu Panda' is one of the better ones.
Christian's Need Not Fear This Movie!
Reviewed by SwineHerder for The Golden Compass at 2008-06-11 17:12:36
As a self described and practicing bible thumping Christian - I can see where folks of my ilk would be uncomfortable with this movie. Having not read the books (yet), I wasn't sure if the Magisterium represented the church or the government.
I loved it! The underlying theme was very much in favor of science, but so what?
Chill Out and enjoy the movie for it's entertainment value. We need not fear it!
Can't wait for the next installment and I"m going to read the book.
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