Kung Fu Panda 2

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Kung Fu Panda 2

PG

2011

1h 26m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Adventure

Animation

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Now known as the Dragon Warrior, Po protects the Valley of Peace alongside his friends and fellow kung fu masters, the Furious Five. However, a dangerous villain threatens Po's awesome new life with plans to use a secret weapon to wipe out the martial art and conquer China. In order to defeat the new enemy, Po finds he must recall his past and unlock secrets of his mysterious origins; only then will he find the strength to vanquish his foe.

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Critics Consensus

The storyline arc may seem a tad familiar to fans of the original, but Kung Fu Panda 2 offers enough action, comedy, and visual sparkle to compensate.

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Shubhra Gupta

The Indian Express

04/02/2019

3.5/5

Kung Fu Panda 2 gets a little darker and slushier than the first, but never loses sight of its objective: fun, fun, fun. The animation is outstanding, and the story has enough surprises to make it new.

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

08/31/2018

Where, in short, is this film's personality, or even the characters' personalities, for that matter?

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Michael O'Sullivan

Washington Post

11/22/2013

2/4

[A] satisfying, if less than sensational, sequel to the funny, charming and action-packed animated feature from 2008.

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Sebastian Zavala Kahn

Me gusta el cine

03/16/2024

4/5

This time, we have a film that deals with some new themes: “your origins do not define your present or future”, “let go of the past”, or “obsession with revenge brings nothing new with it”. Valuable lessons for the kids, of course. Full review in Spanish.

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Jana Monji

Age of the Geek

03/13/2024

3/5

This sequel doesn't disappoint and explains how Po became the son of a noodle-making gander while Po learns how to find inner peace. While I loved the anthropomorphic animals in the first film, I initially thought the wolves were hyenas.

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Nick Rogers

Midwest Film Journal

11/20/2023

3.5/4

A cinematic recipe of the hardcore and the heartfelt that, in the hands of the iron chefs DreamWorks Animation has employed to make it, is easy for any age to eat up.

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best out of the three

02/24/2024

Still an awesome movie, one of my favorite

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Ben W

02/24/2024

Great fun. Surprisingly very emotional and heart touching.

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Heather H.

@Sopgirl76 Jul 5

Good movie, but a little too long. Plot dragged out a bit.

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Tyler S

@tylerking24 Jun 23

I'd say this is basically even with the first one. The first one is better on comedy, and the second one has a much stronger story. Evens out really nicely.

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stefan C

@RT89536469 Jun 23

If you like the first one then this one is better darker but still really fun!

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Vinicius M

@Vini_Monteiro Jun 12

"Kung Fu Panda 2" is a rare sequel that outshines its predecessor by delivering a surprisingly mature story about trauma, adoption, and inner peace. Director Jennifer Yuh Nelson masterfully balances breathtaking action choreography and visual humor with powerful moments of silence. Po’s psychological journey is deeply moving, bringing rare vulnerability to an animated hero, while Lord Shen steals the show as a wonderfully sadistic and complex villain. The film is a visual and auditory triumph, featuring stunning art direction, clever 2D animated flashbacks, and a phenomenal score by Hans Zimmer and John Powell. It boldly tackles heavy themes, like the clash between tradition and industrialization, with incredible narrative weight. While the script occasionally suffers from rushed pacing, lazy plot conveniences, and an unfortunate underutilization of the Furious Five, the movie remains a grand, emotionally rich masterpiece that proves animated films can resonate deeply with adults.

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Synopsis

Now known as the Dragon Warrior, Po protects the Valley of Peace alongside his friends and fellow kung fu masters, the Furious Five. However, a dangerous villain threatens Po's awesome new life with plans to use a secret weapon to wipe out the martial art and conquer China. In order to defeat the new enemy, Po finds he must recall his past and unlock secrets of his mysterious origins; only then will he find the strength to vanquish his foe.

Director: Jennifer Yuh Nelson
Producer: Melissa Cobb
Screenwriter: Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger
Distributor: Paramount Pictures, DreamWorks SKG
Production Co: DreamWorks Animation
Rating: PG (Seq. of Martial Arts Action|Mild Violence)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 26, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 25, 2015
Runtime: 1h 26m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital, SDDS, DTS