2008/07/05

Kung Fu Panda

I did not intend to watch this movie at first, as am getting a bit fed up with talking animals, that are trying to be cute and behave like human beings. Well, so many people recommended it, and there was not that much to do anyway, so I went.

It turns out to be an interesting movie. Here are some thoughts.
  • The turtle dies, turning into air with the pedals flying around and away was truly beautiful.
  • How Dalong shoots the arrows on the wall and uses them as the stairs to run up, and the whole columns collapses and he tried to run his way up was breathtaking.
  • The Five goes out to meet Dalong. On the way out, when the 4 meets the tiger, the camera does not not move in an interesting way. I love the camera movement when Shulien chases Jen for the first time at night in Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon.
  • Tiger, mantis, serpent, crane, and monkey are all part of kung fu. It is interesting to see them represented by animals, instead of human beings. It gives a different imagination.
  • Nice to see there are 2 females among the five.
  • Five vs Dalong on the bridge is great, and gives a strong impression of Dalong.
  • Panda seems to get the kung fu out of nowhere. It is all about talents. It's good for entertainment, but I'd still appreciate hard work in real life.
  • After the movie ends, and all the acknowledgments, panda actually gets to eat the pork buns. Those who see "the End" and can't wait to leave the theater do not get to see that.
Overall, I like this movie, and also recommend it.

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