Rating of
3/4
Really Good!
Franz Patrick - wrote on 08/15/08
My friends did not really want to watch this animated flick but I forced them anyway because it got great reviews. As the movie went on, I heard them laughing their butts off and by the end of the film, they even clapped because they enjoyed it so much. This movie is definitely for kids but that does not mean that it does not have anything to offer for adults. There’s no fart jokes here–which is pretty darn great. Instead, there are references to other kung fu movies, bona fide sense of humour that doesn’t insult one’s intelligence, intense action sequences that doesn’t involve blood and limb-severing, and thoughtful life lessons. The all-star voice talent actually enchanced the film instead of making it distracting. As for the animation, it rivals those of Pixar’s best. I think this is one of those movies that will do well when it comes to DVD sales because there’s so many eye candy for children. Since it’s so energetic, kids won’t get tired of it after multiple viewings. For those who are hesitant on watching it, I’d say just jump right in. They might be in for a pleasant surprise because the story is cute, the script is smart but easy to digest, memorable lines are abound, and the characters are loveable. This is the first great animated film I’ve seen in 2008.
