

The animation in Kung Fu Panda was one of the most impressive aspects of the film. Her confident ribbon twirling and bold flirting made for one of the more memorable scenes in the movie, but it was unfortunately one of her only scenes throughout. One star in particular who I believe deserved a larger role was Kate Hudson as Mei Mei, Po’s sort-of love interest. The rest of the cast is similarly star-studded, though many did not get enough screen time to make a mark. Though I’m not the biggest fan of his acting, there’s no denying he is perfect for this role, and does a great job bringing the character to life. Jack Black was perhaps born for the role of the Kung Fu panda Po. Soon, Po becomes the only hope to stop Kai from succeeding and destroying the rest of the Kung Fu masters. While Po is finding out more about his past, the rest of the Kung Fu masters are dealing with a threat from Kai, an ominous Kung Fu bull that has escaped from the spirit world and is out to steal everyone’s chi. While there, Po is able to connect with the roots he never knew he had. After meeting and bonding, Po’s father, Li (Bryan Cranston), takes Po to the secret panda village hidden away in the mountains. On the heels of Po’s struggle with his own insecurities as a teacher, he is also faced with the life-changing event of the reappearance of his biological father. Tasked with leading the rest of the Kung Fu masters in the way of the craft, Po finds himself not up to the job of being a leader. Po is still the goofy, bumbling character of the past films, but this time, it’s Po’s turn to become the teacher. The film centers again on the Kung Fu panda master, Po (Jack Black). Following the success of its two predecessors, the movie sets a predictable, but mostly enjoyable tone. This week, “Kung Fu Panda 3” chopped its way into theaters.
