Kung Fu Panda 2

Ratings: 7.4/10

Film Class: B+

Genre: Animation, Action Comedy

Well, while many have compared this to the its first installment, I shan't since I find them to be fairly independent movies. There's not many references made to the previous movie and definitely no flashbacks about part 1. But.. but... this time round, Kung Fu Panda 2 ends with a promising anticipation for another sequel.

The Dragon Warrior, Po together with the Furious Five faces a formidable foe who will put Kung Fu to the greatest test ever... a battle of "loaded arms" versus "bare fists". The first half of the movie felt a little kidish to me, and the humor wasn't overwhelmingly hilarious because the best bits have all been featured in the trailer already. However, the second half of it felt more refreshing and the jokes and storyline development added extra popcorn ratings to the movie.

*spoilers ahead* The ending, though predictable, was ironically unexpected. Because I was so immersed in the story, the possibility of the impossible happening in an animation didn't seem so expected after all since it felt so "realistic". The best bits about the movie must have come from the "cinematography. Or whatever you call it since I'm not even sure if there's such a thing as cinematography in an animation film.

I loved the depth of field created in most scenes, especially those scenic ones which exceptionally enhanced the overall feel of the movie. It was stunningly beautiful. Plus the vibrant vivid colors, the scenes were breathtaking, something which I wouldn't have expected from a family animation like Kunfg Fu Panda.

That to me, was the only factor which really impressed me. Comedy aspects, slightly above average. Storyline, pretty typical. Action, a good amount of it. Touching scenes, ok, a few bits but none too tear wrenching. Soundtrack, unoriginal but apt. Cinematography... Po-w WOW. AWESOMENESS!!

PS.: There's no after credit scenes so don't bother staying back. And there's a scene in the trailer which was cut out in the movie itself. See if you can find it (ain't tough though).