Review of China: The Panda Adventure (2001) by Staci Layne Wilson for StaciWilson.com — 31 Dec 2004

Pretty pandas, and Maria Bello: Good. Movie, so-so.

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This review of China: The Panda Adventure (2001) was written by Staci Layne Wilson and published by StaciWilson.com on 31 Dec 2004.

China: The Panda Adventure has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Ross Anthony (612) for Hollywood Report Card (612) on 11 Oct 2001

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By V.a. Musetto (698) for New York Post (6,650) on 03 Sep 2003

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By John Monaghan (292) for Detroit Free Press (942) on 27 Jun 2002

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