Kung Fu Panda 4

Kung Fu Panda 4

Po is set to become the new spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace, but before he can do that, he must find a successor to become the new Dragon Warrior. He appears to find one in Zhen, a fox with plenty of promising abilities but who doesn’t quite like the idea of Po training her.

  • Released: 2024-03-08
  • Runtime: 120 minutes
  • Genre: Action, Adventure, Animation
  • Stars: Jack Black, Awkwafina, Ke Huy Quan, Viola Davis, Dustin Hoffman, Bryan Cranston, Ian McShane, James Hong, Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, David Cross, Lucy Liu, Manu Payet, Pierre Arditi
  • Director: Mike Mitchell
 Comments
  • var-26448 - 2 July 2024
    Glad I viewed at home.
    Let me start with I am not the target audience. I was an adult when the 1st movie came out. However, I love animation. The original trilogy was great. I'd rate any of those at 8 or better. I've even enjoyed the 3 series. This installment is just okay.

    If I am to understand correctly this is possibly the beginning of a new story arc...? The problem being this did not feel worthy of a big screen release. The comedy did not hit as hard as previous installments. The animation is good and the voice actors are good. Jack Black continues to bring Po to life. The villan story did not hold up so well. Viola Davis isn't bad, it's just parts of the story feel rushed and unfinished. Awkwafina's character lacks depth to care about her. Act 3 came together too quickly.

    Was this a money grab? Of course! Most sequels are. Considering the time between 3 and 4 the story should have been smoother. It's not boring per say but I did begin to lack interest in the 2nd act. It would have made a better series.

    I don't think it's a complete waste of time. If you're looking for something to fill about 90 minutes go for it. I'm glad I didn't go to the theater to watch. Sitting on the couch and streaming, eh it's fine.
  • auskooper - 24 June 2024
    Kung Fu Panda 4
    Kung Fu Panda 4 is currently the last film in the Kung Fu Panda franchise. It goes off of what I considered a good ending to the franchise in the third. It has Po in line of becoming the spiritual advisor and picking his successor as the dragon warrior at the same time as the rise of the villain the Chameleon. I felt like the Chameleon was the weakest Kung Fu Panda village. Weak as an antagonist, but not weak as in actual strength. Her being able to transform into other villains is interesting as a concept but didn't stick well in the film. Kai still seems the most menacing as he creates his own army while the Chameleon just transforms into other characters and wasn't done well in the film. As well, the Furious Five has hardly no role in the film. Good if we get a Furious Five spinoff about why they had a minimal role in this film. I'll be more willing to see that movie than a fifth Kung Fu Panda. Maybe do a fifth Kung Fu Panda if that Furious Five spinoff is successful and leaves room for a Kung Fu Panda 5. Besides that, it's a pretty alright film though I do prefer the previous three.