Year: 2016
Director: Alessandro Carloni and Jennifer Yuh
Starring: Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Bryan Cranston, J.K. Simmons, and James Hong
Tagline: The weight is over
Synopsis: In order to defeat a new threat, Po must discover who he really is: as a panda, as a teacher, and as the Dragon Warrior.
Tagline: The weight is over
Synopsis: In order to defeat a new threat, Po must discover who he really is: as a panda, as a teacher, and as the Dragon Warrior.
Review
How many times can a pudgy panda save China? Well, at least three times it would seem. And how many times should you watch said pudgy panda save China? All three times.
This third installment of the franchise is new in some respects but also very familiar at the same time. A new danger threatens the valley and the only hope is for Po to learn some new lesson in order to defeat the villain. It's a tried and true formula for these movies, and it works here. The film also furthers the story line of Po's heritage, as we find his father and a hidden valley of pandas.
As with the other two movies, Kung Fu Panda 3 is beautifully animated with all sorts of vibrant colors. There is also a fun blend of 2D animation from time to time. If nothing else, the film is eye candy. Also, in keeping with its predecessors, the music is beautiful. And with the spirit world return of Master Oogway, we get to hear his beautiful theme a few times.
All the usual humor is also in place. Po is his typical ever-hungry, stair-hating, geeking-out self. The Furious Five lend humor to every scene they are in (and I wish they might have been in more scenes). And Shifu is as lovably droll as ever.
Much of the heart of the story lies in the initially strained relationship between Li and Mr. Ping, Po's biological and adoptive fathers. In a world of talking animals, jade monsters, and kung fu master chickens, there's something down to earth about their interactions as they try to figure out their new roles in Po's life.
My only disappointment with the film was Tigress. She had such good character development in the second installment. This go round she doesn't have as much to do besides support Po. Alas.
I was impressed with how well Po's lesson for the film worked. It resonated with me even. In his quest to discover who he is, Po gets fixated on one aspect or another. His breakthrough is as he realizes he is all those things. Combined, they make him who he truly is. His quest isn't to become just like Master Oogway or Master Shifu. His quest is to become the best Po he can be. And that is a worthwhile lesson we could all stand to be reminded of.
I thoroughly enjoyed Kung Fu Panda 3. It is beautifully animated and has humor and heart. While the story is familiar, it also brings the story of Po full circle and is a worthy sequel. If you've liked Po's previous adventures, you'll likely enjoy this most recent outing.
This third installment of the franchise is new in some respects but also very familiar at the same time. A new danger threatens the valley and the only hope is for Po to learn some new lesson in order to defeat the villain. It's a tried and true formula for these movies, and it works here. The film also furthers the story line of Po's heritage, as we find his father and a hidden valley of pandas.
As with the other two movies, Kung Fu Panda 3 is beautifully animated with all sorts of vibrant colors. There is also a fun blend of 2D animation from time to time. If nothing else, the film is eye candy. Also, in keeping with its predecessors, the music is beautiful. And with the spirit world return of Master Oogway, we get to hear his beautiful theme a few times.
All the usual humor is also in place. Po is his typical ever-hungry, stair-hating, geeking-out self. The Furious Five lend humor to every scene they are in (and I wish they might have been in more scenes). And Shifu is as lovably droll as ever.
Much of the heart of the story lies in the initially strained relationship between Li and Mr. Ping, Po's biological and adoptive fathers. In a world of talking animals, jade monsters, and kung fu master chickens, there's something down to earth about their interactions as they try to figure out their new roles in Po's life.
My only disappointment with the film was Tigress. She had such good character development in the second installment. This go round she doesn't have as much to do besides support Po. Alas.
I was impressed with how well Po's lesson for the film worked. It resonated with me even. In his quest to discover who he is, Po gets fixated on one aspect or another. His breakthrough is as he realizes he is all those things. Combined, they make him who he truly is. His quest isn't to become just like Master Oogway or Master Shifu. His quest is to become the best Po he can be. And that is a worthwhile lesson we could all stand to be reminded of.
I thoroughly enjoyed Kung Fu Panda 3. It is beautifully animated and has humor and heart. While the story is familiar, it also brings the story of Po full circle and is a worthy sequel. If you've liked Po's previous adventures, you'll likely enjoy this most recent outing.
Quotable Quotes
- "We learned that Tigress is flammable." -- Crane
- "If you only do what you can do, you will never be more than what you are." -- Shifu
- "Never underestimate the power of a dramatic entrance." -- Po
- "Your son got angry at you. Welcome to parenthood." -- Mr. Ping to Li
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