Kung Fu Panda 3D Movie : Review :: A Different Perspective

April | Monday | 11, 2016 :: The Name of characters like Oogway, Kai, Po (Panda), Master Shifu, Master Tigress, Crane, Mantis, Viper and Monkey were the animated names of panda and other animals.

As the movie started and words and pronouncements of “Chi”, “Kung Fu”, “Dragon Warrior” and “Who am I” taken me aback and so went into deep thought of understanding of forces behind the creation of Life and Universe.

“Chi” meaning life force energy or Prana energy was the central theme of the show and purpose of message was to create awareness of “Who am I”. There was no boundary of time and with the help of Po and other creatures, it was well depicted about energy and forces behind the Life which is nothing but inflow of energy at different Consciousness level.

The fight between Oogway and Kai was actually fought 500 years early to present ecosystem of Po (Panda) and his teams and even in this time line, Kai was present to take revenge of Po and his team of Pandas.

Po was not aware of the power of “Chi” and disillusioned with “Who am I”. In a series of events , Po got experience of different facets of life and still not sure of understanding the energy of “Chi” and “Dragon Warrior” but as in the last he was forced to fight with Kai, he discovered the “Chi” and “Dragon Warrior” and finally thrown back Kai.

The belief of Po and circumstances helped to acquire the “Chi” which finally helped him to understand “Who am I”.

Review by Rajeev Gupta.

Kung Fu Panda is a 2008 American computer-animated action comedy martial arts film produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Paramount Pictures.1 It was directed by John Stevenson and Mark Osborne and produced by Melissa Cobb, and stars the voices of Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Ian McShane, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, David Cross, Randall Duk Kim, James Hong, and Jackie Chan. Set in a version of ancient China populated by anthropomorphic talking animals, the plot revolves around a bumbling panda named Po who aspires to be a kung fu master. When an evil kung fu warrior is foretold to escape from 20 years in prison, Po is unwittingly named the chosen one destined to bring peace to the land, much to the chagrin of the resident kung fu warriors.

Cast

Jack Black as Po, an energetic, yet accident-prone, giant panda. He is also a die-hard fan of the Furious Five and kung fu, although his father wants him to take over the family noodle shop. To everyone’s surprise, Po is chosen as the Dragon Warrior by Master Oogway, and in the end, he defeats Tai Lung with the Wuxi Finger Hold.

Dustin Hoffman as Master Shifu, an elderly red panda who is the stern kung fu master to the Five and (unwillingly) to Po; he is troubled over mistakes in the past. He is Tai Lung’s adoptive father and former master.

Angelina Jolie as Master Tigress, a South China tiger and leader of the Furious Five. She is the most hostile to Po when he’s chosen as the Dragon Warrior, but eventually accepts him when he defeats Tai Lung.

Ian McShane as Tai Lung, a muscular snow leopard who was denied the Dragon Scroll by Oogway. After rampaging through the Valley of Peace for being denied the scroll, Tai Lung was sent to Chorh-Gom Prison for twenty years, after which he escaped and returned for revenge. He is Shifu’s adoptive son and former student.

Lucy Liu as Master Viper, a green tree viper and member of the Furious Five; she is kind and the most good-natured to Po when he is chosen as the Dragon Warrior.

Jackie Chan as Master Monkey, a Gee’s golden langur and member of the Furious Five; he has an easygoing attitude, and like Sun Wukong, the Monkey of Chinese folktales, he is adept with a staff.

Seth Rogen as Master Mantis, a Chinese mantis and member of the Furious Five; he is extremely strong for his size and is also experienced in acupuncture.

David Cross as Master Crane, a red-crowned crane and another member of the Furious Five; he is pragmatic and has a dry sense of humour.

Randall Duk Kim as Grand Master Oogway, Shifu’s mentor and the wise leader of the Jade Palace. He is an ancient Galápagos tortoise.

James Hong as Mr. Ping, Po’s adoptive father, a happy-go-lucky Chinese goose who runs a noodle restaurant along with Po, who is unwilling to follow in his footsteps.

Dan Fogler as Zeng, a Chinese goose who is Shifu’s nervous messenger.

Michael Clarke Duncan as Commander Vachir, a Javan rhinoceros who is the boastful warden of Chorh-Gom Prison, where Tai Lung is imprisoned.

Directed by    John Stevenson, Mark Osborne

Produced by Melissa Cobb

Screenplay by          Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger

Story by          Ethan Reiff, Cyrus Voris

Starring          Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Ian McShane, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, David Cross, Randall Duk Kim, James Hong, Jackie Chan

Music by        Hans Zimmer, John Powell

Cinematography      Yong Duk Jhun

Edited by       Clare Knight

Production company   DreamWorks Animation

Distributed by           Paramount Pictures1