Kung Fu Panda 2
1 Oscar Nominations
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Po is finally living the dream as the Dragon Warrior—until a shadow from his past comes roaring back. When the ruthless peacock Lord Shen unleashes a devastating new weapon used to wipe out kung fu masters across the land, Po and the Furious Five race across China to put an end to his plans. But if Po is to have any hope of stopping him, he must first confront the truth of his origins—and find inner peace before his past tears him apart.
What critics thought
Critics broadly enjoyed the sequel without fully agreeing on whether it surpasses or merely matches the original — Roger Ebert thought it did, while others felt the story trod familiar ground. What drew near-universal approval was the animation, described by several reviewers as genuine artistry rather than technical spectacle, and Gary Oldman's voice performance as Lord Shen, which many considered a step up from the first film's villain.
“a worthy sequel that gets an extra kick from the addition of dynamic 3D fight sequences”
Variety
“Panda 2 is not just wall-to-wall animation, it is artistry of the highest order”
Betsy Sharkey·Los Angeles Times
“fabulous as the feathered fiend and his character animators do his performance proud with a stunning, balletic fighting style, the fan tail flicking with lethal fascination”
Angie Errigo·Empire
“effectively probes deeper into Po's emerging hero's journey and personal issues, evoking a truly fulfilling Campbellian archetype, but also remains fully viable as mainstream entertainment suitable for all ages”
Jim Tudor·TwitchFilm.net
“works on both aesthetic and emotional levels”
Frank Lovece·Film Journal International
Genres
Action, Adventure, Animation
Cast & Crew
DirectorJennifer Yuh Nelson
StarringJack Black, Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman, Gary Oldman, Jackie Chan
ComposerHans Zimmer, John Powell
Kung Fu Panda 2
1 Oscar Nominations
Po is finally living the dream as the Dragon Warrior—until a shadow from his past comes roaring back. When the ruthless peacock Lord Shen unleashes a devastating new weapon used to wipe out kung fu masters across the land, Po and the Furious Five race across China to put an end to his plans. But if Po is to have any hope of stopping him, he must first confront the truth of his origins—and find inner peace before his past tears him apart.
What critics thought
Critics broadly enjoyed the sequel without fully agreeing on whether it surpasses or merely matches the original — Roger Ebert thought it did, while others felt the story trod familiar ground. What drew near-universal approval was the animation, described by several reviewers as genuine artistry rather than technical spectacle, and Gary Oldman's voice performance as Lord Shen, which many considered a step up from the first film's villain.
“a worthy sequel that gets an extra kick from the addition of dynamic 3D fight sequences”
Variety
“Panda 2 is not just wall-to-wall animation, it is artistry of the highest order”
Betsy Sharkey·Los Angeles Times
“fabulous as the feathered fiend and his character animators do his performance proud with a stunning, balletic fighting style, the fan tail flicking with lethal fascination”
Angie Errigo·Empire
“effectively probes deeper into Po's emerging hero's journey and personal issues, evoking a truly fulfilling Campbellian archetype, but also remains fully viable as mainstream entertainment suitable for all ages”
Jim Tudor·TwitchFilm.net
“works on both aesthetic and emotional levels”
Frank Lovece·Film Journal International
Genres
Action, Adventure, Animation
Cast & Crew
DirectorJennifer Yuh Nelson
StarringJack Black, Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman, Gary Oldman, Jackie Chan
ComposerHans Zimmer, John Powell
Rent/Purchase