Sunday 10 April 2016

FILM: Kung Fu Panda 3 (dirs: Aleesandro Carloni, Jennifer Yuh, 2016)

"Subtle, Po.  Very subtle."

Never the deepest of the animated franchises, this hyperactive and energetic third entry in the Kung Fu Panda series delivers a clear, simple and effective three-act story and restores some of Po's childish glee and an overall feel of lightness that was missing from the worthy first sequel.  The stylised design and use of colour is simply stunning, the breathless pace holds attention and the previously-hidden panda village charms but is not over-cute.  Box office returns will determine if another cinema outing will happen, but Kung Fu Panda 3 is a decent, well-produced children's film that would serve as a fitting trilogy-closer to hero Po's journey if needed.

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