There's Still Panda-monium! Katherine S. Reviews Kung Fu Panda 4
4Kung Fu Panda 4 is just the feel-good movie I needed this year. It’s an incredibly entertaining family-friendly movie that seamlessly weaves humor and heartwarming messages.
When our favorite Dragon Warrior and Kung Fu fighting panda, Po (Jack Black), is chosen to become the spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace, he must step down and train a new Dragon Warrior. However, he isn’t quite ready for that change and has no idea who to choose as his successor. To top it off, the Chameleon (Viola Davis), a powerful sorceress, has set her eyes on Po’s Staff of Wisdom, so he must go on one last Dragon Warrior adventure to save the Valley of Peace with the help of the clever bandit corsac fox, Zhen (Awkwafina).
Even though the target audience for this movie, based on its humor, is pretty young, this film is enjoyable for the whole family. Plus, it embeds some deep messages about change and redemption. The animation style and quality are top notch – reflecting exactly what we expect and more from DreamWorks. The animation style of the bunnies and pigs is so iconic and adorable, and I love seeing the new types of animals the movie introduces. I also love how they portray the energy coming from the Staff of Wisdom and the Chameleon’s magic. One of my favorite duos in this movie is Mr. Ping (James Hong), who is Po’s adoptive dad, and Li (Bryan Cranston), Po’s biological dad. You can really tell how much they both care for Po and they make a great team. Awkwafina’s distinct and unique voice really fits the personality of Zhen. It’s so endearing to see her character grow and develop, and the contrast between her sneakiness and Po’s genuineness makes them complementary partners. Of course, Jack Black never fails to make the audience laugh – he makes Po so lovable and relatable. There’s a lot more star power in this film with voice actors like Viola Davis, Ian McShane, Dustin Hoffman, Mr. Beast, Seth Rogen and more. I only wish we got to see more of the Furious Five.
The film’s messages include recognizing that even though change is hard, it isn’t always bad, and it’s never too late to do the right thing. Also, as with the previous Kung Fu Panda movies, we are reminded to never judge a book by its cover.
Kung Fu Panda 4 gets 4 of 5 stars from me and I recommend it for ages 8 to 18, plus adults. It comes out in theaters on March 8, 2024. https://youtu.be/oD4uklqUk_Y
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