Movie Review: Kung Fu Panda

We were skeptical to watch this movie and pegged this movie as something to watch on a DVD. And our concerns were validated when we were sitting in an audience full of little kids! However, this cute movie was helluva lot more entertaining and funny than recent movies. I personally love Jack Black but I find his humor to be abrasive at times (hello?! School of Rock, anyone?). But his voice alone as the panda bear was perfect. I knew that Angelina Jolie was in this movie as well but I assumed that she was Tigress. For actors to be putting their voices on cartoons...I really don't see the stretch in the acting skills. And for the most part, it wasn't the case. But Jack Black was totally awesome in his intonations and playing the character of a timid and fearful yet aspiring dragon warrior!!! As he learned to perfect his kung fu moves, the witty writing and fast-paced storyline, made us cheer for him all the way! He was a lovable character. The supporting actors were also well played, especially SchiFu played by Dustin Hoffman. (I couldn't quite place my finger on his voice). Overall, if you're looking for a quick time to pass your afternoon this summer, this is a great movie to watch. It won't disappoint you! And when the DVD comes out for this movie, count me in because I can't wait to watch it again!

Summary: Enthusiastic, big and a little clumsy, Po 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.

Here's a trailer of the movie: