Directors: Alessandro Carloni, Jennifer Yuh Nelson
Writers: Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger, Ethan Reiff
Stars: Jack Black, Bryan Cranston, Dustin Hoffman
Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016) Hindi Dubbed Movie Review:
"Kung Fu Panda 3" continues the beloved saga of Po, the lovable panda voiced by Jack Black, as he embarks on a new adventure filled with laughter, action, and profound life lessons. Directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson and Alessandro Carloni, this animated gem offers a delightful blend of humor, heart, and breathtaking animation that will captivate audiences of all ages.
At its core, "Kung Fu Panda 3" is a story about identity and belonging. As Po grapples with the challenges of mastering his newfound role as the Dragon Warrior, he is confronted with the arrival of his long-lost father, Li Shan, voiced by Bryan Cranston. Their reunion sparks a journey of self-discovery for Po, as he navigates the complexities of his dual identity as both a panda and a kung fu master.
The film's stunning animation brings the vibrant world of ancient China to life with breathtaking detail and artistry. From the lush bamboo forests to the majestic architecture of the Jade Palace, every frame is a visual feast for the eyes, showcasing the incredible talent and dedication of the animation team.
Jack Black delivers another standout performance as the voice of Po, infusing the character with his trademark wit and charm. Po's journey of self-acceptance and growth resonates on a deeply emotional level, thanks to Black's heartfelt portrayal and the sincerity of the writing.
The supporting cast, including Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman, and J.K. Simmons, bring depth and nuance to their respective roles, adding layers of humor and humanity to the story. Newcomers Cranston and Kate Hudson inject fresh energy into the ensemble, creating memorable characters that leave a lasting impression.
What sets "Kung Fu Panda 3" apart is its ability to balance lighthearted humor with poignant moments of introspection and self-realization. The film tackles themes of family, friendship, and the importance of embracing one's true self with sensitivity and depth, leaving a powerful impact on viewers long after the credits roll.
As Po faces off against the formidable villain Kai, voiced by Simmons, audiences are treated to exhilarating martial arts sequences that showcase the beauty and grace of kung fu. The action-packed showdowns are complemented by a stirring musical score by Hans Zimmer, further heightening the emotional intensity of the film.
In conclusion, "Kung Fu Panda 3" is a heartwarming and uplifting tale that delivers on every front. With its endearing characters, stunning animation, and powerful themes, it's a must-watch for anyone seeking an entertaining and thought-provoking cinematic experience. Whether you're a longtime fan of the franchise or discovering it for the first time, "Kung Fu Panda 3" is sure to leave you smiling and inspired.
Writers: Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger, Ethan Reiff
Stars: Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan
Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011) Hindi Dubbed Full Movie Review:
"Kung Fu Panda 2" is exactly as you'd expect, and more. The animation is elegant, the story is much more involving than in the original, and there's boundless energy. I enjoyed it as fully as I possibly could, given the horror of its 3-D. The original film, in 2-D wide-screen, was just fine. But never mind. Hollywood has brainwashed us (or itself) that 3-D is an improvement and not an annoyance.
What's best about this sequel is that it's not a dutiful retread of the original, but an ambitious extension. Of the many new elements, not least is the solution of the mystery of how Mr. Ping, a goose, could be the biological father of Po, a panda. In the original film, as nearly as I can recall, every character represented a different species, so I thought perhaps inscrutable reproductive processes were being employed. But no, Po's parenthood is explained here, and it has a great deal to do with new developments in the kingdom.
As we rejoin events in this mythical Chinese kingdom, Po (voice of Jack Black), having attained the status of Dragon Warrior in the first film, still leads the Furious Five: Tigress (Angelina Jolie), Mantis (Seth Rogen), Monkey (Jackie Chan), Viper (Lucy Liu) and Crane (David Cross). Of these Tigress is clearly the most formidable, and Mantis remains the enigma; even though he sounds like Seth Rogen, how does he get past the weigh-in?
The kingdom now faces the prospect that it will be conquered and ruled by the evil peacock Lord Shen (Gary Oldman), whose minions have designed a new weapon that causes him to scour the land for scrap iron. This Shen is a wicked foe, hurling sharp, pointed feathers from his tail like a circus knife-thrower. It turns out that the mystery of Po's parentage is explained by Lord Shen's paranoia after a soothsayer (Michelle Yeoh) tells him to beware of pandas, so their destinies are linked more deeply than Po can imagine.
Directors: Mark Osborne, John Stevenson Writers: Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger,Ethan Reiff Stars: Jack Black, Ian McShane, Angelina Jolie
Kung Fu Panda (2008) Hindi Dubbed Full Movie Review:
"Kung Fu Panda" is a story that almost tells itself in its title. It is so hard to imagine a big, fuzzy panda performing martial arts encounters that you intuit (and you will be right) that the panda stars in an against-all-odds formula, which dooms him to succeed. For the panda's target audience, children and younger teens, that will be just fine, and the film presents his adventures in wonderfully drawn Cinemascope animation. (It will also be shown in some IMAX venues.)
The film stars a panda named Po (voice of Jack Black), who is so fat he can barely get out of bed. He works for his father, Mr. Ping (James Hong) in a noodle shop, which features Ping's legendary Secret Ingredient. How Ping, apparently a stork or other billed member of the avian family, fathered a panda is a mystery, not least to Po, but then the movie is filled with a wide variety of creatures who don't much seem to notice their differences. They live in the beautiful Valley of Peace with an ancient temple towering overhead, up zillions of steps, which the pudgy Po can barely climb. But climb them he does, dragging a noodle wagon, because all the people of the valley have gathered up there to witness the choosing of the Dragon Warrior, who will engage the dreaded Tai Lung (Ian McShane) in kung-fu combat. Five contenders have been selected, the "Furious Five": Monkey (Jackie Chan), Tigress (Angelina Jolie), Mantis (Seth Rogen), Viper (Lucy Liu) and Crane (David Cross). Tigress looks like she might be able to do some serious damage, but the others are less than impressive. Mantis in particular seems to weigh about an ounce, tops. All five have been trained (for nearly forever, I gather) by the wise Shifu, who with Dustin Hoffman's voice is one of the more dimensional characters in a story that doesn't give the others a lot of depth. Anyway, it's up to the temple master Oogway (Randall Duk Kim), an ancient turtle, to make the final selection, and he chooses -- yes, he chooses the hapless and pudgy Po. The story then becomes essentially a series of action sequences, somewhat undermined by the fact that the combatants seem unable to be hurt, even if they fall from dizzying heights and crack stones open with their heads. There's an extended combat with Tai Lung on a disintegrating suspension bridge (haven't we seen that before?), hand-to-hand-to-tail combat with Po and Tai Lung, and upstaging everything, an energetic competition over a single dumpling.
"Kung Fu Panda" is not one of the great recent animated films. The story is way too predictable, and truth to tell, Po himself didn't overwhelm me with his charisma. But it's elegantly drawn, the action sequences are packed with energy, and it's short enough that older viewers will be forgiving. For the kids, of course, all this stuff is much of a muchness, and here they go again.
Director: Mark Dindal Writers: Paul A. Kaplan, Mark Torgove, David Reynolds Stars: Chris Pratt, Samuel L. Jackson, Hannah Waddingham
The Garfield Movie (2024) Full Movie Review:
Our beloved cat Garfield, who loves lasagna and hates Mondays, is back on the big screen in “The Garfield Movie,” a brand-new animated journey. This exciting revival, directed by Mark Dindal, has a moving story and a voice cast of big names sure to please both old and new fa The movie follows Garfield, whose voice is done by Chris Pratt, on a surprising adventure outside after meeting his long-lost father, Vic, a scruffy street cat played by Samuel L. Jackson. Because he has to leave his spoiled life with his dog friend Odie, Garfield reluctantly joins Vic in a funny, high-stakes heist.
One of the best things about the movie is that it captures the essence of Garfield’s character while adding new things to the well-known series. How well Pratt plays the sarcastic, lazy cat is a pleasant surprise. He nails Garfield’s carefree attitude and dry wit perfectly. His chemistry with Jackson’s rough but likable Vic is one of the movie’s best parts. They make a tremendous father-son bond that drives the movie’s emotional core.
The supporting cast is just as good. Nicholas Hoult, Ving Rhames, Hannah Waddingham, and Cecily Strong all do fantastic jobs bringing the different personalities to life. The animation is bright and beautiful, accurately turning Jim Davis’ famous comic strip into a realistic world. The movie has some plot holes, but overall, it is a heartwarming and fun journey that stays true to the book’s spirit. The heist plot gives us a lot of chances for funny antics and exciting action scenes, which keeps the pace fast and enjoyable.
One thing that makes the movie stand out is how well it captures the subtleties of Garfield’s personality and behavior. From his love of lasagna to his dislike of Mondays, the movie is full of references and inside jokes that fans of the show will love. The music, which John Debney wrote, goes perfectly with the film’s silly mood. It mixes orchestral parts with catchy tunes that show what Garfield’s world is like.
Directors: Mike Mitchell, Stephanie Stine Writers: Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger, Darren Lemke Stars: Jack Black, Awkwafina, Viola Davis
KUNG FU PANDA 4 (2024) Full Movie Review:
Kung Fu Panda 4 is the fourth entry to the Kung Fu Panda film franchise, the first instalment since 2016. This time around, Po is now preparing to become the new spiritual leader of the valley, meaning that his time as the Dragon Warrior is coming to an end and that he must now choose his successor to be the new Dragon Warrior. All while this is happening, a new shape-shifting villain, the Chameleon is planning to steal the kung fu abilities from all of Po’s former enemies, thereby making her an all-powerful kung fu master whom Po now has to confront.
The first three films make for a surprise trilogy if ever there was one. What could’ve been a goofy animated series made strictly for kids ended up being a quality trilogy with heartfelt stories, important life lessons, engaging characters, and a good look at the cultural side of kung Fu and how it’s more than just a bunch of fancy fighting moves. I really enjoy all three prior entries and found that they made for a solid trilogy. But with Hollywood being Hollywood, the cash cow needed a good milking and now we have a forced, unnecessary sequel. That said, a movie being superfluous doesn’t automatically make it bad. Toy Story 4 is a prime example of a completely unnecessary film that’s still an overall enjoyable movie in its own right, so now we see if Kung Fu Panda 4 can pull that off as well.
What worked in this movie, first and foremost, is the voice acting. Jack Black is back in the role of Po and he hasn’t lost a step. He’s clearly enjoying himself in the role and he’s a big part in what makes Po so likeable and enduring despite his bumbling and awkward self. Other supporting roles include Bryan Cranston, Dustin Hoffman, Viola Davis, and James Hong, all of them doing good jobs with the work they’re given. There’s really only one weak link when it comes to the voice acting and I’m sure you already know what it is, but we’ll get to that later. I still want to focus on the positives here.
This movie also has a good message regarding change and how you can open some great doors in your life if you’re willing to get out of your comfort zone and just go for whatever big change you want to make in life. It’s a good message on paper and this movie has one scene where the message is laid out front and center and it makes for one effective moment in the story. Granted, the story as a whole doesn’t fully lend itself to said message, but it’s still an overall important message for a younger generation and I appreciate the movie’s attempts at conveying it.
The animation, for the most part, is good. Or at least, it’s good enough given the movie having a relatively low budget compared to its predecessors. The animation is at its very best when you’re seeing a big wide shot of a landscape in China or when Chameleon is shape-shifting in some really creative ways. That said, the animation does have some weak spots in my mind’s eye. There are times when the skin and textures on characters looks a little too smooth and not fully rendered. It’s slightly noticeable in some close up shots of Po’s face and even background extras have the issue of looking unfinished. I won’t go so far as to say that it’s straight to streaming levels of bad, but it was noticeable for me, especially having rewatched the first three films right before seeing this one.
The movie’s problems come into play once we really get the plot rolling and the big issue is that of Awkwafina and her character of Zhen, Po’s new sidekick on this journey. At this point, I’m really starting to get annoyed with Awkwafina and her typecasting as the smartass sidekick. The truth is that she’s not even all that bad in this role, but it’s just more of the same of what we’ve seen from her in other roles. And from a character standpoint, she’s not given enough development for us to really care about the predictable emotional payoff that the movie has with her. The Furious Five are mostly absent from this movie and Master Shifu is basically only in the movie for the opening and third act, which is what I also didn’t like about Kung Fu Panda 2. I’ll die on the hill that the first film is every bit Shifu’s story as it is Po’s and Zhen just isn’t a compelling enough side character to make up for the absence of series regulars.
There’s also a side story involving Po’s two fathers, played by Cranston and Hong, as they also partake in their own adventure in Po’s wake. This whole subplot reeks of something that exists only to pad time and give the actors something to do since they have the actor's back. There’s a half-baked attempt at an arc with Po’s biological father, Li Shan, learning how to be brave, but it goes nowhere and it just feels redundant.
For the villain, I feel confident in saying that Chameleon is easily the franchise’s weakest villain so far. Viola Davis is honestly quite good purely from a voice acting point of view, but the character is thinly written with a very tired motivation and a backstory that doesn’t even make sense the more you start to think about it. She feels like an afterthought when all is said and done and I think her name of just “The Chameleon” is just lazy. Po’s other enemies from the previous films won’t go down as some of the best antagonists in film history, but they at least fit with the themes of their respective films and they had their own identities. Hell, even Tai Lung makes an appearance in this movie for the sake of nostalgia bait and I wanted to see more of him than Chameleon. When it all comes down to things, the movie just feels tired and it’s clearly following a formula that doesn’t take any big risks. Po’s journey with Zhen to fight the Chameleon is a very straightforward, predictable adventure and it makes for an animated film that I found to be a little boring in some scenes. The pace doesn’t move nearly as quick as any of the other three films and there came a point where I checked the time on my phone expecting to see that we were nearing the end of the 90-minute runtime, only to see that the movie had just barely made it past the half-hour mark. For a movie that’s exact runtime is an hour and thirty-four minutes, that’s borderline unforgivable.
Overall, Kung Fu Panda 4 is a low point for this film series. While not a truly bad movie, it still just suffers from feeling like a generic animated adventure of the week with a story and jokes that feel as if they were marketed mostly for kids. The first three movies are animated films that can be enjoyed by anyone of any age, but this movie doesn’t have that broad appeal. It’s a forced sequel that can’t justify its existence and now I have to live in my own little headspace where I pretend that this story was neatly wrapped up in just three films.
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