Writers Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger return to the series for a third go-around. Kai may not be the most nuanced of antagonists, but he has the unique ability to transform fallen fighters into jade slaves. Simmons) has escaped from the spirit world with aspirations of conquering the mortal realm by stealing the chi from other kung fu masters. Po is reunited with his long-lost father Li Shan (Bryan Cranston), much to the dismay of adoptive father Mr. In Kung Fu Panda 3, we learn a dozens of pandas survived the purge and have hidden away in the mountains.
The second installment went into darker territory as it delved into the fate of the other pandas, which were seemingly slaughtered by a power-hungry villain. The first film introduced us to Po (Jack Black), the unlikely hero who fulfilled his dreams of becoming a kung fu master. They may not have the emotional complexities of Inside Out, but the house that Katzenberg built outdoes Pixar when it comes to action/adventure.
Sure, there are flops like Rise of the Guardians, but How to Train Your Dragon and Kung Fu Panda stack right up there alongside some of Pixar’s best offerings. Lately, Dreamworks has done a surprising job in establishing their own unique franchises. Purchase a DVD/Blu-ray/4K UHD physical copy of Kung Fu Panda 3 today at ĭownload Kung Fu Panda 3 in Digital HD/4K from the iTunes store.Dreamworks Animation has played second fiddle to Pixar for over a decade. With a great cast, excellent animation and a good story, it is a worthwhile effort. The third installment of the Kung Fu Panda series definitely is a solid effort and is one that can be enjoyed by the whole family. The deleted scenes are ok and the rest of the extras don't offer much insight into the film and are basically just fluff. Everybody loves a Panda Party is definitely meant for children between the ages of 3 and 8, while the Making a Panda Party Paper Pal instructions (using the insert included with the Blu-ray) are much too advanced for the younger ones, and I suspect many parents might even struggle trying to put the thing together. The Blu-ray extras are plentiful, but pretty short, and cater to the younger members of the intended audience. The DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 is sharp and clear and enhances the minimal soundtrack nicely.
It certainly is a testament not only to the quality of the work and the attention to detail, but also the 1080p high definition video. The animation is excellent, as you can see every piece of fur on the pandas as they move. The new additions of Cranston and Hudson fit in nicely, though I think someone like John Goodman also would have been an excellent choice to play Po's father.
The dialog is smooth and the story is fairly cute and interesting enough. The original cast returning helps lend an air of authenticity to the film. With them, Po manages to find his own Chi and defeat Kai. However, when he discovers his dad isn't everything he says, Po Needs to teach the Pandas his Kung Fu ways so they can help.
Living with the Pandas, Po learns so much about himself and has a newfound send of belonging. Po, unprepared to fight this new enemy, follows his father back to the Panda Country to learn to use his Chi in order to defeat this new foe. Simmons The Closer) stealing all of the fighting Masters' Chi (energy). Po is excited to show Li the Jade Palace and introduce Li to his friends, but that excitement soon fades when it is discovered there is an evil Warrior, Kai (J.K. Po is shocked and delighted to find his father, who mysteriously shows up one day at Po's adoptive father's (James Hong Mulan) restaurant. Joining them are a group of Pandas including Po's long lost father, Li (Bryan Cranston Breaking Bad) and a cute cameo voice over by Kate Hudson ( Almost Famous) as Mei Mei the "Geisha" Panda. Tigress (Angelina Jolie Maleficent), Mantas (Seth Rogen Superbad), Viper (Lucy Liu Charlie's Angels), Crane (David Cross Alvin and the Chipmunks) and Monkey (Jackie Chan Rush Hour) are all by his side, along with Shifu (Dustin Hoffman Rain Man) helping him defeat evil. Po (Jack Black Goosebumps) once again stars as the clumsy, screw up bear that somehow happens to be the "chosen one" Master Warrior. What could be better than an animated, Kung Fu fighting, Warrior Dragon Panda Bear? Tons of adorable, dumpling eating, noodle slurping, roly-poly baby pandas! DreamWorks animation has stepped up their cuteness factor for the third installment in the franchise, Kung Fu Panda 3 (Awesome Edition), out now on Blu-ray and DVD.īack are all the usual suspects, and a few new additions, on this fun feature film.