Kung Fu Panda 2

Energetic martial arts sequences, ravishing visual effects and amusing new characters mark the latest DreamWorks animated action comedy directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson and written by Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger. Adding depth to the story are compelling issues of self identity and self worth.

Guided by his mentor master Shifu (Dustin Hoffman), our Dragon Warrior hero Po (Jack Black), delves into a spiritual quest of self-discovery to find inner peace and fight the villain albino peacock, Lord Shen (Gary Oldman),
along with the legendary Furious Five kung fu masters: Tigress (Angelina Jolie), Monkey (Jackie Chan), Mantis (Seth Rogen), Viper (Lucy Liu), and Crane (David Cross).

Jack Black captivates as Po, but stealing every scene is James Hong in his heartwarming and funny portrayal of Po’s caring and loving father goose, Mr. Ping. Adding levity and humor is Michelle Yeoh’s rendition of Lord Shen’s goat prophecy foreteller, Soothsayer.

Yuh Nelson keeps the action fluid with superb animation. The battle scenes are a visual feast enhanced by the detailed special effects, Raymond Zibach's production designs, Tang K. Heng's art direction, and Rudolphe Guenoden's clever fight choreography.

With its deeper theme and colorful new characters, Kung Fu Panda 2 charms a wide audience with a joyful cool kick.