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Kung Fu Panda (2008)

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Reviews Counted:49

Fresh:39

Rotten:10

Average Rating:5.8/10

Consensus: Kung Fu Panda has a familiar message, but the pleasing mix of humor, swift martial arts action, and colorful animation makes for winning Summer entertainment.

Australian Rating: PG [See Full Rating] Animated violence, Some scenes may frighten young children

Runtime: 1 hr 50 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Australian Theatrical Release:
Jun 26, 2008 Wide

US Box Office: $215,395,021

Synopsis: "Kung Fu Panda" features Jack Black as Po the Panda, a lowly waiter in a noodle restaurant, who is a kung fu fanatic but whose shape doesn't exactly lend itself to kung fu fighting. In fact, Po's... "Kung Fu Panda" features Jack Black as Po the Panda, a lowly waiter in a noodle restaurant, who is a kung fu fanatic but whose shape doesn't exactly lend itself to kung fu fighting. In fact, Po's defining characteristic appears to be that he is the laziest of all the animals in ancient China. That's a problem because powerful enemies are at the gates, and all hopes have been pinned on a prophesy naming Po as the "Chosen One" to save the day. A group of martial arts masters are going to need a black belt in patience if they are going to turn this slacker panda into a kung fu fighter before it's too late. -- © DreamWorks [More]

Starring: Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan

Starring: Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan, Lucy Liu, Ian McShane, David Cross, Seth Rogen, Michael Clarke Duncan, James Hong, Randall Duk Kim, Dan Fogler

Director: Mark Osborne, John Stevenson

Director: Mark Osborne, John Stevenson
Screenwriter: Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger
Story: Ethan Reiff, Cyrus Voris
Producer: Melissa Cobb
Composer: Hans Zimmer
Studio: DreamWorks Distribution LLC

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06/17/09
Oliver Korioth
Oliver Korioth
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N/R

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Full Review Source: DVDFuture.com | comment Comment
02/13/09
R. L. Shaffer
R. L. Shaffer
DVDFuture.com

Panda plus Sequel = DVD Awesomeness

Full Review Source: Movie Habit | comment Comment
01/20/09
Matt Anderson
Matt Anderson
Movie Habit

Kicks butt!

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12/27/08
Kamal  'The Diva' Larsuel
Kamal 'The Diva' Larsuel
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11/20/08
Raul Burriel
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11/20/08
Ryan Keefer
Ryan Keefer
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Full Review Source: DVDActive.com | comment Comment
11/19/08
Gabriel Powers
Gabriel Powers
DVDActive.com

Kung Fu Panda is a solid and enjoyable film, and has been given a great presentation on Blu-ray disc.

Full Review Source: SoundtrackNet | comment Comment
11/16/08
Dan Goldwasser
Dan Goldwasser
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N/R

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11/13/08
Doug Maclean
Doug Maclean
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11/12/08
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11/12/08
Aaron Beierle
Aaron Beierle
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Full Review Source: DVD Authority.com | comment Comment
11/12/08
Matt Brighton
Matt Brighton
DVD Authority.com

This is easily one of the best cast animated films to hit the screens in a while.

Full Review Source: 7M Pictures | comment Comment
11/12/08
Kevin Carr
Kevin Carr
7M Pictures

This is essentially a classic kung fu film which just happens to be animated and populated by animals.

Full Review Source: DVDSleuth.com | comment Comment
11/11/08
Mike Long
Mike Long
DVDSleuth.com

The DVD extras include several featurettes on everything from noodles to real pandas and chopsticks to Dragon Warrior training.

Full Review Source: Apollo Guide | comment Comment
11/10/08
Brian Webster
Brian Webster
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11/10/08
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11/10/08
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It looks great, especially in high def, and the animators give it their all, but.... (Blu-ray Edition)

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11/09/08
John J. Puccio
John J. Puccio
DVDTown.com

How 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.

Full Review Source: NewsBlaze | comment Comment
11/09/08
Prairie Miller
Prairie Miller
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11/06/08
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