The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.

A story that's too fascinating to pass by...

One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.

My friend was born where po from the movie was born

one of my favorite animations. everything is awesome about this first part in every way. the characters , the animation .nothing disappoints. Great job.. voice actors and animators. I could watch this again and again . INNER PEACE story - 11/10 action - 12/10 characters - 10/10

Kung Fu Panda is a great movie with a well developed plot and a stellar voice cast. It's very warm family entertainment as we follow a kung fu loving panda who must prove himself as the chosen one. Po is a hilarious protagonist whom you also care for, he is lovable and easy to route for. He stands out as a Dreamworks whose presence is as memorable as Shrek and Alex the Lion, thanks to a great character arch and excellent casting. However, I did find that there is not as much humour aimed at adults here. It is much more childish than the likes of Shrek, which have plenty of great innuendos that are subtle and hilarious for an older audience, which left me a little underwhelmed that it was not present here. The cast is outstanding and suit the personas of their characters perfectly Jack Black was the perfect choice for Po and is joined an all star supporting cast that includes Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Ian McShane, Seth Rogen and Jackie Chan, to name a few. The plot itself is nothing outstanding, but the film shows that all you really need to make an enjoyable animation is a dedicated cast and hilarious dialogue. Funny, innocent and beautifully animated. Kung Fu Panda may not be as memorable as some of Dreamworks previous work, but it is certainly worth the watch if you are looking for a good family film. A panda must prove himself as a worthy associate to kung fu legends the Furious Five.

I must have seen Kung Fu Panda, either in its entirety or snippets here and there, over 20 times since its release in 2008. While its relatively simple tale of an underdog who has been laughed at throughout his entire life learning to fulfil his unexplored potential is nothing new, it remains effortlessly entertaining and the kind of film you can catch halfway through and still enjoy what it has to offer. Although the title promises plenty of fat jokes, and there are certainly plenty, the film goes beyond simply appealing to kids with sight gags by working in Chinese mysticism, some wonderful voice acting, and stunning animation that would only get better and more ambitious as the series went on.Clumsy panda Po (Jack Black) lives in the Valley of Peace, a scenic ancient land in China overlooked by the Jade Palace, home to the legendary kung fu masters. While he dreams of joining the Furious Five - a gang of ass-kicking kung fu specialists consisting of Tigress (Angelina Jolie), Monkey (Jackie Chan), Mantis (Seth Rogen), Viper (Lucy Liu) and Crane (David Cross) - Po spends his days making (and eating) noodles with his father Mr. Ping (James Hong). When he spectacularly enters the Palace during the choosing of the 'Dragon Warrior', Po finds himself picked out by the wise old Master Oogway (Randall Duk Kim) as the one to stop to the evil Tai Lung (Ian McShane), an escaped snow leopard seeking revenge on Master Shifu (Dustin Hoffman) and his Furious Five.Taking inspiration from the Chinese kung-fu movies of the 1970's as well as American geek culture, Kung Fu Panda works as both as a physical comedy and an action spectacular. Although the characters frequently defy the laws of physics and seem incapable of getting hurt, the action scenes are well choreographed and exciting, with McShane voicing his role with whisker-twirling relish. There are also hints at backstories and questions raised about Po's past (why on Earth is his father a goose?), and the film is wise enough to leave the answers to future instalments and trusting in its simple introductory tale of a misfit finally finding a home. While the majority of the Five don't really find a moment to shine individually, Hoffman lends a certain gravitas to his tragic backstory and relationship with the deadly Tai Lung. The pratfalls will entertain the kids and the gentler moments will no doubt charm the adults, something that Dreamworks generally fails to do with its animated efforts, so it's no doubt that the series remains the jewel in it's crown.