Kung Fu Panda (2008)

We've been conditioned to expect action movie heroes to be flawless, athletic figures ready for combat from minute one. But every once in a while, a story comes along that flips this expectation inside out so honestly that it's impossible not to fall in love. Kung Fu Panda plays with the hero's journey cliché by placing the fate of the world in the paws of the most unlikely protagonist possible. It proves that heart and the will to learn matter just as much as brute strength, resulting in one of the most well-rounded and charismatic animated films ever…

DreamWorks Animation's Kung Fu Panda is a funny, action-packed animated martial arts movie all about Po, a clumsy panda voiced by Jack Black, being mistaken for the Dragon Warrior. The animation and music are also exceptional, capturing the Chinese setting brilliantly. I did, however, dislike that the movie made the Furious Five slightly mean-spirited and how Tai Lung, the main villain, was a bit inconsistent with the way his villainy was portrayed. Basically, this is the weakest film in the franchise.

This was a really great movie! Funny, good story and great characters. I really connected with this movie and I think many of us can relate so well done! With so many talented actors lending their voices to this it was a real treat as well.