Review of Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011) by Mike N — 20 Jul 2012
Yes, the story may be a tad predictable, but such is the state of the modern kung-fu movie. And the delight of Kung-Fu Panda 2 (unlike its more cutesy, âeveryoneâ(TM)s specialâ? first installment) is that it is, in fact, a kung-fu movie.
Itâ(TM)s simply animated, and using anthropomorphic animals. But simply because itâ(TM)s accessible to children doesnâ(TM)t mean itâ(TM)s geared towards them. The film has a stylish sensibility to it, incorporating exquisite traditional animation styles mixed in with its 3-D computer animation, and tells a tale of revenge and self-discovery that has pervaded the martial arts film for decades, without ever fully succumbing to kids film clichà (C)s.
The filmâ(TM)s highlight is the animation, of course, but credit must be given to its voice cast, who commit to the emotion of the characters (Gary Oldman, as usual, puts in way more effort than the role requires, to great effect).
In a year of bland sequels, this one is miles above the original.
This review of Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011) was written by Mike N on 20 Jul 2012.
Kung Fu Panda 2 has generally received positive reviews.
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