
It's the story about a lazy, irreverent slacker panda, named Po, who 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 Furious Five -- Tigress, Crane, Mantis, Viper and Monkey -- under the leadership of their guru, Master Shifu. But before t... (Full plot summary below)
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It's the story about a lazy, irreverent slacker panda, named Po, who 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 Furious Five -- 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.
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| eFilmCritic.comDavid CorneliusA far smarter movie than anyone could have expected. |
| Minneapolis Star TribuneColin CovertThe nicest surprise about Kung Fu Panda is that it's so much better than the goofy-cutesy title would lead you to expect. |
| TeletextVictor OlliverJust like many martial arts movie epics of old, Kung Fu Panda is filmed in widescreen CinemaScope: a perfect, vast canvas for an epic set in old China. |
| NewsBlazePrairie MillerHow an eating disorder paunchy punching bag morphs into an accidental fighter and subsequent Dragon Warrior by default, literally and figure-atively throwing his weight around. A Jenny Craig wet dream. |
| Aisle SeatMike McGranaghanThere's an old saying about how a great musical will "leave 'em dancing in the aisles." Well this movie provides the kung fu equivalent of that. |
| HollywoodChicago.comAdam FendelmanIn this summer movie season of old men with whips, gals in stilettos and superheroes a go-go, you may ask: "Where's the cartoon?" (Speed Racer doesn't count.) Indeed, the most highly anticipated animation event of the summer is Kung Fu Panda |
| Hollywood Report CardRoss AnthonyOh heck, this is my favorite film of the year so far -- A ! Action, depth, fun, comedy, profound messages and it's visually gorgeous. |
| The New York TimesManohla DargisAt once fuzzy-wuzzy and industrial strength, the tacky-sounding Kung Fu Panda is high concept with a heart. |
| Washington PostJohn AndersonInfectious and inspiring, despite one's best efforts to resist its charms. |
| Film Journal InternationalDaniel EaganIt may not be the most original animated feature, but it is a solid, well-crafted one. |