Kung Fu Panda - Review Thread - Blu-ray Forum

WriteSimply · 06-05-2008, 10:51 AM

It's fun and with some deep messages, if you figured it out. The comedy is NOT UNRELENTING but it's there all over the movie. There are very little pop culture references here - with the exception of the end credit song which is just servicable unlike the end credit song for Speed Racer - so it may make you feel something is lacking. But this will make the film withstand the test of time.

The voice acting is great. For the most part, I can't figure out who did what; don't cheat by looking up IMDB. This is good because it helps you get into the story even more. If you're a Jack Black hater, at least you can't see much of his "regular" antics as it is disguised by the character.

The best thing here is the animation. It was done real well. Not only are there nods to the Chinese culture, it also has nods to Chinese artwork and anime. Whether they are fighting or not, the character animation is fantastic. Background animation and scenery are fantastic too.

The sound design complements the action. They have pulled their punches by not going full blown with the audio orgasm as they do want to make it kid friendly but there are definitely moments of BOOM.

Fun movie. Wished I could've seen it in Digital 3D. I think the colors would pop even more if it was shown digitally.

fuad

HDJK · 06-05-2008, 11:07 AM

Thanks a lot for the review.

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Originally Posted by WriteSimply

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The best thing here is the animation. It was done real well. Not only are there nods to the Chinese culture, it also has nods to Chinese artwork and anime. Whether they are fighting or not, the character animation is fantastic. Background animation and scenery are fantastic too.
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You could tell by the teaser that the animation looks good. I hope I get to see it this weekend

GreenScar · 06-05-2008, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by WriteSimply

Fun movie. Wished I could've seen it in Digital 3D. I think the colors would pop even more if it was shown digitally.

How did you see it? What kind of presentation?

statikcat · 06-05-2008, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonbird

How did you see it? What kind of presentation?

Probably the dvdrip that is already on torrents

WriteSimply · 06-05-2008, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonbird

How did you see it? What kind of presentation?

35mm presentation in a THX-certified hall.

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Originally Posted by statikcat

Probably the dvdrip that is already on torrents

fuad

statikcat · 06-05-2008, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by WriteSimply

35mm presentation in a THX-certified hall.

fuad

Lol. jk. I ignored the rip because I want to see this in theaters - not some shit sub dvd quality rip

. Then I will probably buy it on Blu

dgator783 · 06-05-2008, 05:54 PM

88% on Rottentomatoes.....its looking good....

...they said its pretty fun but not original....

GreenScar · 06-05-2008, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by WriteSimply

35mm presentation in a THX-certified hall.
fuad

Awesome! You're lucky to get to see movies early! I'm eagerly waiting your Hulk review!

DisneyLuver · 06-05-2008, 10:20 PM

Can't wait for it to come out!Going to see it tomorrow!Should be good!!

Ice2Dragon · 06-05-2008, 10:46 PM

Ive really enjoyed the 360 game.. cant wait for the movie.

WriteSimply · 06-06-2008, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jasonbird

Awesome! You're lucky to get to see movies early! I'm eagerly waiting your Hulk review!

That would be Monday.

The Happening on Tuesday. Should be fun.

fuad

savage1005 · 06-07-2008, 03:22 AM

Saw the movie tonite. i really enjoyed it. Great animation and voice acting. it had a great sense of humor and some good action scenes as well. overall i thought it was an awesome movie that is going to look amazing on blu-ray.

06-05-2008, 10:51 AM	#1
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	Kung Fu Panda - Review Thread It's fun and with some deep messages, if you figured it out. The comedy is NOT UNRELENTING but it's there all over the movie. There are very little pop culture references here - with the exception of the end credit song which is just servicable unlike the end credit song for Speed Racer - so it may make you feel something is lacking. But this will make the film withstand the test of time. The voice acting is great. For the most part, I can't figure out who did what; don't cheat by looking up IMDB. This is good because it helps you get into the story even more. If you're a Jack Black hater, at least you can't see much of his "regular" antics as it is disguised by the character. The best thing here is the animation. It was done real well. Not only are there nods to the Chinese culture, it also has nods to Chinese artwork and anime. Whether they are fighting or not, the character animation is fantastic. Background animation and scenery are fantastic too. The sound design complements the action. They have pulled their punches by not going full blown with the audio orgasm as they do want to make it kid friendly but there are definitely moments of BOOM. Fun movie. Wished I could've seen it in Digital 3D. I think the colors would pop even more if it was shown digitally. fuad

06-05-2008, 05:54 PM	#7
dgator783 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Lakeland,FL 4K collection:377 Blu-ray collection:1521 Blu-ray reviews:11 Trading Score:14	88% on Rottentomatoes.....its looking good.......they said its pretty fun but not original....

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