![]() ![]() ![]() Happily there is plenty of balance with light-hearted, cute moments that reflect why we all fell in love with Kung Fu Panda in the first place, and of course there is the battle between good and evil that coincides with Po trying to develop the skills required to be a great master/teacher. The musical score is provided by the talented Hans Zimmer and continuity from film 2 is assisted by the return of director Jennifer Yuh Nelson and screenplay writers Jonathan Aibel and Glen Berger.Ĭompared to the 2008 original the storyline seems darker at times, and includes delving into Po's backstory that goes far beyond a bumbling panda helping his Dad out in the local restaurant. Simmons and Kate Hudson as well as the children of cast members Angelina Jolie and Jack Black who are given an opportunity to try their hand at voice-over work. The original cast are joined by Bryan Cranston, J.K. ![]() All these aspects come together to lead Po on a journey of self-discovery at the Secret Village, inhabited by generations of Pandas all like Po. As Po continues to try and develop his teaching skills his world is turned upside down by the introduction of his biological father and the frightening appearance of the spirit warrior and collector, Kai (the new villain for the franchise). This proves a struggle for Po, and results in the members of the furious five all being injured. Taking place sometime after the events of the first two films, Master Shifu has retired and handed on the role of teacher to Po. Luckily for the fans of large, daft but good-hearted pandas the latest adventures of Po and the Kung Fu Panda gang are worthy of the price of a movie ticket. Often by the time an animated movie is on to its second sequel the film is quietly (and for the most part with good reason) relegated to a ‘straight to DVD' release.
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