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Most movies don’t do well after the first one, but Kung Fu Panda 3 has the best storyline out of all three movies and seems to be balanced in nearly every facet of production. The animation has gotten better, the acting has improved and the overall story is balanced and solid from beginning to end. This is definitely a movie for all ages.
The best part of this film is where Po’s biological father Li (Bryan Cranston) is introduced and teaches Po his “Panda ways”. For his whole life Po believed that he was the last Panda, but after reconnecting with his father he was able to go to his village to meet and make new panda friends. This is a time for self-discovery for Po and he realizes that he can still be the brave Dragon Warrior hero he has trained to be.
In the end everyone learns for one another and the sense of family ties and bonds seems to be very strong. For a film geared towards children, it has some adult themes that are executed so well that it entertains everyone. Again, it’s probably the best out of the trilogy and is one heckuva way to wrap up a trilogy…unless there is a fourth movie on the way.
If the movie wasn’t enough for you, 20th Century Fox and Dreamworks put in some value added in the special features section to make this a must-have Blu-ray purchase. Here’s what to expect out of this release.
Extra Features
• Everybody Loves A Panda Party
• Everybody Loves A Panda Party- Karaoke With Po
• Panda Paws
• Make A Panda Party Paper Pal
• The Origin of “Skadoosh”
• Gallery of Epic Artfulness
• Theatrical Trailer
• The World of DreamWorks Animation
• Sneak Peek
This Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD package has a boatload of extra features. Everyone Loves a Panda Party, the original, as well as Karaoke With Po is a musical experience that you can watch or follow along with the words at the bottom of the screen to have your own Panda Party. The next feature is Panda Paws is a movie short where Mei Mei (Kate Hudson) does a comedic ribbon dance. Another feature is Make a Panda Party Paper Pal an interactive creative feature where the audience can make there own Panda Art using the tools within the bundle package. This activity is fun and allows the audience to practice the art of Chinese paper folding. The Origin of “Skadoosh” is a feature where Po goes back and reflects on past battles that he has won and where his spark of inspiration for the word “Skadoosh”. Moving along to the Gallery of Epic Artfulness, this is a slideshow of scenes and animation from the movie. The extra features also includes the official trailer for the film, The World of DreamWorks Animation and a sneak peek of exciting upcoming DreamWorks movies. I would suggest taking a look at these three features if you have an interest in animation.
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