When we think of term of Kung Fu, what comes to mind is an iconic martial art that has seemly blended into the world of pop culture. It is hard to imagine this term being used to describe a panda; but sure enough this combination has gone together become a major film franchise. Since 2008
Kung Fu Panda has been a hit series for Dreamworks Studio. When I first heard about this film, I thought it would be just another silly animated feature. Oh how wrong I was as
Kung Fu Panda was a fantastic film that blended the concepts of action and humor so well. The film and its sequel,
Kung Fu Panda 2, are not just some of best films to come from Dreamworks, but they are also two of the most enlightening animated movies that this adventurer has had the opportunity to see. Now after nearly five years since the previous film was released, the animated franchise continues in
Kung Fu Panda 3. Admittedly it was hard to not be excited for this addition as I was curious to see what the filmmakers would do with next chapter in the story of Po. Yet is
Kung Fu Panda 3 another hit for Dreamworks, or does installment lack the discipline to carry the series' name?
Kung Fu Panda 3 continues the story of the adventurous panda: Po (Jack Black). After accomplishing so much, Po is tasked to take the next step in his training by becoming a teacher, which does not please the zealous panda. However Po gets the shock of his life when he meets Li Shan (Bryan Cranston): Po's long lost father. To discover the mystery behind chi, Po travels with his father to a secret panda village where Li Shan hopes to teach his son what it means to be a panda. However when the spirit warrior Kai (J.K. Simmons) captures the essence of all of China's kung fu masters, Po must rise to the occasion and become who he was meant to be.
