Kung Fu Panda 4 - Movie Review
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- čas přidán 5. 03. 2024
- Po is BACK! Not with the Furious Five however. This time he has a new friend for a new adventure. Does it live up to the legacy? Here's my review of KUNG FU PANDA 4!
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What dirt does Awkwafina have on the industry to keep getting roles
When things are down and you feel like you're getting buried, you're actually getting planted - Awkwafina
Ikr, I don't like her in any animation because she plays the same shtick every time
Hollywood does that shit with certain actors and actresses and it drives me up the fucking wall when they do that
The same thing Kathleen Kennedy has to keep her job as president of a studio even though it is obvious that she is going down in history as the worst studio executive in Hollywood of all time. Probably dirty laundry on some higher ups that allow for them to be pushed forward.
The Bad Guys she is great though.
Po and the Five are ride or die. Not having them really hurts that.
Damn spoiler but they’re really not in the movie??
@@tmac731 I mean they’re not in any of the promotional material, and James even mentions that they’re not in the movie so I’m gonna assume not.
@@tmac731 They are shown just before the end credits.
They’re in the movie
@@JohnCampeaspoop whether they’re in it or not, they should’ve been the ones this is about, not some random new character we’ve never met.
I still HATE the "made for kids" argument. Kids deserve good content as well
Fr . For example puss and boots the last wish was made for kids but I loved it. The Lego movie was made for kids I loved it. It could be good if it wanted to be
ATLA is for "kids" but is one of the best animated series ever
Yet, oddly enough, wanna know what you have in common with kids? Sounding ungrateful; Just be happy with what you got.
@@rampagephoenix1735 just because you aren't smarter than a fifth grader doesn't mean you should have sht taste as well 😂
They made two top tier kids movies and one decent one. Trying to milk the franchise with a sub par fourth one and using "made for kids" as an excuse doesnt hold up at this point.
Kung Fu Panda & Kung Fu Panda 2 will always be the best ones of the trilogy
Definitely! I think they're two of the best animated movies ever made.
3 was amazing
@@bluecollarmenproductions3 was very good but 1 and 2 are legit some of the best animated movies ever made and it's kind of insane really
@@bluecollarmenproductions 3 WAS NICE to see OOGWAY but the humor was over used and ruined good moments. Simmons as the bad guy wasnt enough to save it.
Uhm for me, httyd trilogy is decent
Not having the furious 5 is crazy
Probably couldn't afford all of the voices actors, but yh at that point just don't even make the film
@@MrDingDongPong That's what I'm saying if you can't afford to bring in the same talent that made the franchise what it is, why do it at ll?
They don't really do much. Like Jackie chan has 2 lines in the first movie.
It’s terrible how they’re only mentioned early on in the movies with their “special” missions and only appeared during the credits scene where they train Zhen in the Jade palace. They keep wasting the Furious five for 2 consecutive movies. At least Tigress was somewhat prominent in the 3rd film.
Tbh none of them except tigress were that developed anyways
At least this movie will be better than that excuse of a "sequel" for Megamind
wait, Megamind has sequel?
Megamind...have a sequel? what..the...fuck...
There IS a sequel, it’s called the Button of Doom.
Is it good i love the first one
@Afroninja2025 you'd go blind if u watched that trailer
Oooh, with the Five not even in the movie, i may just wait until it streams.
Always felt the 5 balanced out Po's quirks.
Totally agree. When I heard they are not at all in it, I decided im not seeing it in theaters. 90 minutes of Akwafina without the Five... its a no from me, dawg
Eww no Furious Five? Pass. This film already looks cash grab.
I honestly would have been fine with just tigress 😭
This guy gets it
Watched it
, it's just a movie that introduces all the old characters.
(Spoiler)
Characters such as lord Shen and tai lung, general kai and much more come back.
Unlike previous movies this one makes you wait SO LONG for the final fight, just for po to stop holding back his strength and beat the villain in 1 hit
Ahh. The good old days when trilogies stayed trilogies.
Besides BTTF, what else stayed at 3? I'm not remembering here.
Well to be fair, the 4th shrek movie for example is FAR better than the 3rd one in every single possible way.
@@acousticazn311 The Dark Knight trilogy.
Normally I’d agree but KFP was always meant to have 6 movies
@@Katetengen wait really?
do you have a source?
They're all amazing but Kung Fu Panda 2 might be the best animated movie I've ever seen. They really haven't missed in the franchise.
until now.
Lion king
Httyd
For me it is even the best adventure hero vs villain movie in the history of cinema.
@@BollywoodNewzzdreams are meant to die , you’ll be Ight
Awkwafina voices the support character. Alright imma head out man….
Hollywood is obsessed with her
Ahhh thats all i needed to nkow..
Like.. shes not the only asian in hollywood Hollywood.. jfc..
@@npcimknot958 true, also not like it even really matters in an animated movie lmao. She has not accent or unique speaking voice to warrant an culturally/ethnically coded character.
@@lancethefilmguy9392she’s a diversity hire
Yeah, I'm good. Had my fill of her
Aquafina has compromising pictures of someone. It's the only explanation for how she keeps getting work.
Why does everyone hate her so much? People are making her out to be this blight on cinema and it's just crazy.
What did this woman do that gets her so much vitriol?
@TeamCap623 she isn't funny and her voice is like nails on a chalkboard yet she keeps being cast in voice roles
@@israelsaadesnoozer377 It's like this woman personally attacked you or something.
@@israelsaadesnoozer377
She is usually pretty funny.
Would it be less predictable if he had to choose from the Furious Five? I think most people would agree Tigress deserves that spot far beyond the other 4 friends.
If anything they should pf just gone with her and po as the new duo.
I think they are plenty ways to make things less predictable. I like the idea with Tigress even she allw. aimed to be DW, now being pulled in different direction, maybe there is neigh. region devastated by war or elements and there are kids in need of help. Main plot would still be sim. to this, but with DW choice - in the end she is chosen, or about to be chosen, but SHE rejects it finally accepting fully that DW path isnt for her and she end up raising abandoned kids in new orphanage as their "mom"/kung fu master and teacher. Since she was orphan raised in this way it would be nice full circle. Others from F5 would need to replace her in team and new person could be potent. next DW in future, or maybe they have new path before them too(F5).
Po-oogway
Tigress-shifu
Dragon warrior- Tai Lung
Wolf girl- part of New F five.
@@Art-X-Wexcept wolf girl becomes the new dragon warrior which is a joke it should have been tai.
I can get the other members not being there but no Tigress was straight up a bad decision, she could’ve added so much more to the film.
The Five were replaced with... Awkwafina. I've heard what I need to hear.
Seriously whats peoples problem with her. Her role was actually one of the better parts of the film.
I get if you don't like her style of comedy (I don't even know what that is). But she is simply voicing a character. If you can't make that separation between actor and fictional character. Maybe you should go get check out.
@@jackbruno953 It's because she is a talentless hack that voices the exact same character in every movie. She has zero range as an actor. Having a nail on chalkboard voice makes it 1000 times worse. Her voice is disliked by most people for very good reason.
LOL
@@jackbruno953She's supremely annoying with zero range or acting ability. If you can't pick up on that, you're the one that needs to get checked out.
@@IronOre124Her supporting role in this movie is already competing against your expectations set by 5 others. You're not exactly being fair here.
How Akwafina has a career is one of the great mysteries of the universe. Like, The Great Pyramids, The Bermuda Triangle, or, how Star Trek Discovery got 5 seasons.
This movie is the definition of:
‘You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain…’
Yeah the movie a cash grab we didn’t need a sequel
That quote is Shadow the Hedgehog in a nutshell.
i hope that quote never gets old.
Wait, so Po becomes the Villain?
@@petejohnes8442 ...yes
Awkwafina knows where some bodies are buried. It's the only plausible explanation on how she keeps getting roles in major films.
So, essentially, we're getting the same level of effort from Awkwafina's voice acting that we got for _Raya and the Last Dragon._
Which was basically none existant.
Well... at least, you got to give her that: she has one hell of an agent!
She annoys me so much.
I actually may not see this movie just so I don't have those awful sounds that come from her face.
Nothing against her personally, but as a performer...
That's a shame, because I really liked when she was cast against type in The Farewell. Less annoying and more of a subtle performance that's easy and heartfelt to watch. Although the one time I found her really funny was in Crazy Rich Asians and that's pretty much it
Raya was one of the handful of movies I skipped forward about 3/4 of it. So bad
The little mermaid remake? THE HORROR!!!
@@15CandlesShe does great in roles when she actually has to play an Asian. And not a wannabe black person from the streets.
Awkwafina's voice acting is exactly what people think Chris Pratt's voice acting is.
Chris Pratt gets too much hate in my opinion. He’s everywhere but (don’t get me wrong awkwafina is a great person) he has a better voice personally
Just because she is in this is an automatic no watch for me. Also Pratt can act. Akardfina can't.
Chris Pratt was given little to do in the Mario Movie. He did good work elsewhere.
Except Chris Pratt actually tries to
@thunderpantz yeah, honestly the movie was just OK.
There have been like 5 Kung Fu Panda spinoff shows, from nickelodeon and netflix, made during and after the trilogy. Theyve been milking the IP for years, most people dont know that because the shows were not as popular as the movies and flew under the radar.
Five?! I thought there was literally just the one!
Legends of Awesomeness is the only good one-
To be fair, DreamWorks since the second movie have been planning to make the movies into 6 films
@@3rdtimesthecharm376 The Dragon Knight had its moments (especially in Season 3)
Tbf Kung Fu Panda was going to have 6 films planned prior based on sources meaning that 4 out of the 6 films has already been done
Dude... you mentioning Sly Cooper was wild man. Did not expect anyone to ever mention one of my alltime favorite franchises. Good to see ppl still remember him fondly.
Same, just by hearing the name Sly Cooper gives me nostalgia
Where?
I remember playing the demos to that game. Even the demos were addicting to play lol.
God I miss Sly Cooper.
I was thinking about Sly Cooper too
Felt the same way toy story 4 was not needed the trilogy ended great but here we are with un-necessary sequel trilogies
Hey man in my honest opinion Toy Story 4 was a surprisingly great movie.
@@TeamCap623yeah, Toy Story 4 was great, I can see why people think that it wasn’t necessary but I think it expanded the story in a meaningful way and think of it to be on par with the first film.
@@MoPed108No, it sucked. It's basically "Character Assassination: The Movie."
@@modernmobster That title goes to Wreck it Ralph 2
@@TeamCap623a lot of these animated kids movies are fine. Lightyear, elementals and Toy Story 4 were good. Nothing special but a fun time. People are taking these kids movies way too seriously. I say this as someone whose childhood was Toy Story.
That’s a shame to hear it didn’t justify its existence. I feel like Toy Story 4 excelled at that. But as far as my rankings of Kung fu panda movies.
1. Kung fu panda 2 the best
2. Kung fu panda
3. Kung fu panda 3
This is correct
TS4 didnt justify its existence in my opinion
Toy Story 4 just messed up the story in my opinion. It undid the themes of all of the other films.
I still think the first Kung Fu Panda movie is the best, has the best feel and balance.
Kung Fu Panda 2, does have the best villain, tho I wish we had a longer fight between him and Po.
The fact that Gary Oldman voiced the villain in part 2 says a lot. @@danielmedjedovic7068
Hearing the furious 5 aren't here instantly changed my plans this weekend. Thank you Jeremy.
It was implied early on in the trailers they weren't going to show.
You goofy there were in the post credits scene
@@Porschegulliford03 Pretty as a cameo since they didn't say anything
Feels like such an obvious missed opportunity to not use Tai Lung as the antagonist and eventual Dragon Warrior replacement.
Seriously, it would thematically align with how Tai Lung was promised something he wasn’t meant to have and then earned it through using his skills for the greater good.
Wow. This movie already doesn’t exist for me but your ending is exactly what the 4th would be and I’m gunna pretend that it is. 😊
@alexman378 Honestly it would have worked better coming full circle. Tai Lung being the first victim of Chameleon and having to retrain under Po and Shifu would have been interesting. Then him fully coming to terms what he had done helps Po beat Chameleon. Before he trained to become the DW, but this time he trains to beat a villain for good. He gets to reunite with Shifu before he dies.
Really disappointed he didn’t have a much bigger role in the film. I kinda liked what they did with him in the end recognizing Po as the Dragon Warrior but I wished we got to see more of him and a full on redemption arc of him realizing that rather than just have it be one scene.
@@gabrielcarrasco9078 Of every villain I would've not mind seeing get an arc, or being in 2 films. Tai Lung is right there. He could've had a redemption arc since most of his story already is compelling, and the fact they had the chance to connect it with this film's story and they did feels like a wasted opportunity. A villain who acknowledges his dream will never happen, but is willing to go his own way since things have changed would've been a amazing set up for him
I gotta rank it: 2, 1, 3, (haven’t seen the 4th yet) but 2 was so emotionally impactful to me. Po’s arc of moving through what he felt he lost and coming out the other side of it is incredible.
Wouldn’t it have made sense if one of the Furious Five members became the next Dragon Warrior?
Yeah, why couldn't they have had Po choose between the Furious Five? Though we all know he'd pick Tigress to be his successor, and she'd be the perfect successor.
@@daniellavaladez7820 💯💯💯
@@daniellavaladez7820 plot twist; who said there can be only one dragon warrior? by the end of the movie Po realizes they all are different, but perfect fits and they become dragon warriors together.
@@daniellavaladez7820
If you understood why Oogway chose Po as the Dragon warrior, would you even have typed this question?
Btw I haven't seen the Kfp4 movie so don't spoil pls.
Tigris should became the new shifu
Tai Lung should of became the new dragon warrior
Wolf girl becomes part of the new F five
The other four of the orginal F 5 become teachers to new warriors on other parts of the land of China.
Not having the five part of an actually pretty important and world changing story with Po is insane for 3 films. The dragon warrior is something both the five have to overcome they weren’t destined for and Po excepted as his mission. Now to pass that on and ascend to a higher position as the Five’s new master is oozing of a good story. Plus bringing in every past villain and going to a crime filled city. I would also keep zhen, only as a red herring because the obvious choice would be tigress by this point in the story. Especially if she goes through some new changes
Didn't realise this movie was out soon ngl
same here, I could have sworn it was due to be released somewhere during the summer.
Yeahhh I kinda figured. Not gonna lie I just figured it was a cash grab. If it was about Po becoming a mentor, he already did. Not gonna go see it.
It wasn’t a cash grab , it was a good film u boomer
@@Cousinbiddy1 Boomer??? Oh okay LOL
@@Cousinbiddy1 FIlm is garbage and disrespectful to the franchise. Vote with your money. Should have been Tai Lung.
This film is about po being a teacher. 3 was about becoming a teacher.
This movies main theme is about change. Po has to learn to let go of what he was and let someone else step up to the mantle.
@@Cousinbiddy1 People were expecting fan service so they got disappointed. The film def had some issues but it was still solid.
Awkwafina was actually one of my favorite parts and I love her character Zhen. People just hate any aspect of Zhen purely cause her name is attached to it.
As a dad “this is 90 minutes of white noise that will probably keep your kids entertained” is all I needed to hear. Tickets secured I need a break man
Throw them in the theater then sneak into Godzilla x Kong
No, give them something that's actually smart and creative.
@@jlev1028kids don't understand smart and creative.
@@Jhawks4LIFEjust because you were a stupid kid doesnt mean we all were
@@Jhawks4LIFEyes they do if you actually care about teaching them as a parent
I liked the Kungfu Panda trilogy overall, when the trailer dropped and the Furious Five were not mentioned... it indicated that there wasn't really a story to tell with this 4th installment. There were so many little story threads that could have been embellished upon especially with the Five. Almost wonder if they saw Puss in Boots Last Wish and tried to badly copy it
The funny thing is they MADE Puss in Boots 2. I guess the writers were already on strike when they made this one. 🤷♂️
the second Puss in Boots was such a great improvement over the first, childish movie.
@@benzaiten933That’s a little harsh. The first Puss in Boots is a genuinely great movie with an entertaining villain in Humpty Dumpty. It’s not childish at all.
@@OkayYaramanThe writers for Puss and Boots 2 and KFP 4 are two different people. In these movies its all about the writing. Writing and good directing are what make a movie good.
KFP1 and especially 2 had a big impact on me as a child. They didn't talk down to the younger audience and had well-examined themes about trauma, abuse, found family, and not allowing your past to define you. They had so much heart and were genuinely funny. And there was even a dose of philosophy to boot! I had just been diagnosed with OCD around the time that Kung Fu Panda 2 released and was having major anxiety attacks almost every day. For 12 year old me it felt like the nightmare would never end, and that this was just the way I was going to feel for the rest of my life. When we went to go see KFP2 in theaters and the opening scene in which Shifu tells Po about inner-peace and overcoming great trauma and hardship, it gave me such an immense sense of hope that my suffering was part of a path to something better; a reprieve was on its way, I only needed to let myself work towards it. Then obviously the rest of the film dives even deeper into this concept and it wrapped up so wonderfully. There were also some issues going on with my father that would ultimately culminate in his abandoning of my family, and while this had yet to happen when we first saw the film, the ending with Po and Mr. Ping spoke to me in a way I now look back upon very fondly. It still makes me tear up to this day.
I didn't like 3 very much and I don't expect to like this one, but those first 2 will always be some of my favorite films.
Truth, yo. KFP 1 and 2 have the best trilogy behind it.
Man, Awkwafina is just not a good voice actor. And yet, she keeps on getting these voice acting roles which really don't suit her. There are so many good voice actors out there who just need a chance to shine but the job has to go to a somewhat known "actor" who sucks at voice acting
perhaps it's name-recognition? there are many great, but vastly unknown VA actors out there. but instead of giving the role to a capable VA, they rather give it to a name which'll look good on the posters.
@@benzaiten933 while that's probably the case for most of these high profile castings (Chris Pratt as Mario and Patrick Stewart in the godawful emoji movie), Awkwafina isn't even an A-lister actor who can pull crowds in a live action movie, let alone an animated one. It's probably because they wanted a "diverse" cast with Asian representation
Maya Erskine (Blue Eye Samurai)
@@Dev_712 but there are many 'diverse' VA who are great? is Awkwafina a nepo-baby?
She's a diversity of hire, and DreamWorks need that sweet DEI Hedge fund money.
Can we stop putting Awkwafina in things? Please?
putting awkwafina in things is tight.
... why are they still trying to make Awkwardfina a thing? I almost forgot that heretical scuttlebutt song till you mentioned her here. -_-
I petition that all future Awkwafina castings go directly to Maya Erskine instead 🗳️
To her defense, I only liked Awkwafina when she was cast against type like in The Farewell although she was pretty funny in Crazy Rich Asians
People try to defend that song and I’ve heard one person actually say that’s their favorite song of the movie. The fact they like the movie say enough.
I was concerned about this movie when the trailer dropped a fart joke. Kinda became clear that the tone wasn't going to be what I had hoped for. Also, no John Powell on the score makes me sad.
I mean, to be fair, Powell didn't do 3 either
More things: no furious five, Tai Lung clone and too much comedy.
@@liamdude5722 fair, but I didn't like the 3rd soundtrack that much. It's still good, solid writing and works well, there's just certain themes and a style that's missing that I LOVED from the first two scores.
@@dunstonlion1342 HOW?? the Kai soundtrack is fucking iconic
Don’t worry Hans zimmer did his thing with the score. It was good.
I was definitely NOT expecting a Sly Cooper reference in a Jeremy Jahns video 😂
This!
(To think he's still stuck in ancient Egypt...)
If I was at Dreamworks, I would had made Tigress father the next Kung Fu Panda villain who awakens a demon dragon who causes chaos, Po needs help from everyone including spirits, and so Tai Lung gets his redemption by helping Po.
Bro I actually thought a tiger villain would be sick too bro
I know right, yeah! We could also have like a evil furious five team of Tigers (bengali tiger, siberian tiger, white tiger, javan tiger and chinese tiger)
Already so much better of a story. And it’s emotional and keep the 5 in the story. The 5 were some of the best parts. To be replaced by Awkwafina? Seriously?
That's cool
I would've wanted the villain for the fourth movie to have a connection with the Furious Five or atleast one of them. In the first movie, Tai Lung had a beef with Shifu, then Lord Shen had a beef with Po, and lastly Kai had a beef with Oogway. It's weird to not follow that with the villain having a connection with the Furious Five
I'm happy you still review kid / family movies, as I didn't have a kid when I first started watching you, but now I have a 2 year old so it just works out and puts a smile on my face
here's my ranking of the Kung Fu Panda movies
3. Kung Fu Panda 3
2. Kung Fu Panda
1. Kung Fu Panda 2
Kung Fu Panda 2 will always be my favorite of the Kung Fu Panda franchise and I LOVED Kung Fu Panda
Heres how I would rank the Kung Fu Panda movies(I haven't seen the fourth btw):
1.) Kung Fu Panda 2
2.) Kung Fu Panda
3.) Kung Fu Panda 3
I have a deep respect for the first film, but the second installment is just absolutely beautiful to me, and the third is also a really good movie that just doesnt quite hit the same highs as the first two movies.
Thank you,
Terra
i like the idea of choosing between the 5 but we all know he'd just choose tigress lmfao
Nah, how cool would it be if this movie was about the breaking of the Furious 5. Maybe Tigress is ready to settle down and retire from Kung Fu, so Po is forced to choose from the rest of the 4 (all of which are reluctant to become the dragon warrior) The chameleon kills Monkey, leaving Crane, Viper, and Mantis to avenge him.
Mantis is too overcome with rage and emotion at his best friend's death, Crane is too gentle, so Po senses that Viper is the destined successor. She isn't so sure, she doesn't even have hands. The chameleon also senses great power in Viper and messes with her mind, reptile to reptile, to get her to give up the fight. In the climax of the film, Viper stumbles upon the source of the chameleon's ancient power. She masters it herself and transforms into an actual dragon. She defeats chameleon, becomes the dragon warrior, and stays in dragon form, committing herself to watching over the valley of peace as it's prime protector. Po resides in the Jade Palace as the spiritual ruler. Mantis and crane go off on Kung Fu missions in faraway lands. The end.
Ngl i feel like the twist would actually be Crane. Dude was pretty nice from the start and has alot of the wisdom, he just needs some confidence
@@aetriandimitri190 That would be cool too. I feel like whoever it is has to transform into a dragon at the end in order for the audience to accept that they are more powerful than Po. I figured a snake was already pretty close to a dragon, and Viper was also pretty meek like Crane.
@@johnchambers3312 crane can fly so that definitely could also fit with the dragon idea
@@johnchambers3312 sounds like a great plot! but it's a children's movie, so perhaps instead of straight-out death how about losing the kung-fu ability until the baddie is defeated?
As an uncle I love and appreciate the mention. Kung Fu Panda, the movies and the shows have been a special thing for my niece and myself. I wanted to take her to go see it since this is the first theatrical release she is actually alive for 😅 but now I might just wait till Netflix gets it.
Just bring her man! You won't regret it 😁
I like how calm you are throughout this whole segment. Have not seen this calmness from you before. CBD? Keep up the good work.
I love your reviews! I would love to hear your review of Cabrini!
Sad to get a "fine" sequel to a fantastic trilogy.
As usual, Hollywood doesn't know when to let a good thing end.
Well.. at least it's not trash 😮💨
It was good not fine
@@Cousinbiddy1 ... sure
It was trash, not fine
@@cachalotm4993 I'm sorry you didn't get fan service. The move had too quick of a pace and need some more focus on it's character and underlying theme. Still a solid film but just cause it wasn't as good as what came before people be calling it trash which is untrue.
Apparently it's supposed to be the beginning to a second trilogy. With that context, I can see why this didn't feel so "finale" like. I think Zhen has some potential, so I'll let DreamWorks cook.
this is why you deserve my sub brother. while most people licking boots while you are keeping it honest and straight forward.
Well that's disappointing. Especially since the first two are absolute masterpieces and the pinnacle of DreamWorks.
It wasn’t dispointing
@@Cousinbiddy1 you're right, it was expected
Kung Fu Panda 5: Wrath of Tigress... after Shifu was always cold, and now Po chooses another successor, she finally snaps and goes bad. To make it really dark, she ambushes and kills Monkey and defangs Viper.
Produced by A24
This deserves more likes😂😂😂
Viper doesn't have fangs. She was born without them.
“Nobody cares about ur robot fanfic”
- Francis of the filth
Sounds similar to fast and furious when Dom goes rogue
Aquafina and not having the 5? I'm good lol
The second movie was definitely the best in terms of animation, storytelling, and twists. Definitely lessons in that one for adults and kids.
Kung fu panda 2 was the best . And for the love of god can we black list Awkwafina from voice acting animated movies
Can we blacklist her from acting period
Thanks for the KFP4 review. Now I know I can wait to see it when it’s streaming. You should review Cabrini next.
Well, now I’m sad. I was really hoping this would at least live up to the first three movies (but secretly thinking it might be even better). And Akwafina being Akwafina? Absolute bummer.
By the 3rd movie the quality was already sorta starting to dip, but KFP4 is a straight cash grab. Someone said “just make a couple good fight sequences, that’s all they want anyway” but nowhere do I believe in the movie that the characters are actually building a bond. The dialogue is bad, the jokes are predictable, I might’ve laughed once maybe.
at least getting the 3 movie collection of the Kung Fu Panda trilogy on Blu-Ray is Awesometacular
I'm going to see this tomorrow! Super excited, thanks for your review. Would love to hear your review about the new movie Cabrini
My favorites in order: 2, 1, and 3.
Same
1 was the best
@@TheNinjaMarmotnope, 2 was better written
@@ajjones6682 no, I believe so. 1st one had better script, better character development, better humour.
Kungfu Panda 1
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PO
Master! Shifu! Shifu! Are you okay?
SHIFU
[weakly opens eyes] Po... you're alive... [darkly] Or we're both dead.
PO
No, Master, I didn't die. I defeated Tai Lung!
SHIFU
[Astonished] You did?
[Po smiles and nods. Shifu smiles as he becomes filled with inner peace.]
SHIFU
Wow... It is as Oogway... foretold. You are... the Dragon Warrior. You have brought peace... to this Valley... and... and to me. Thank you... thank you, Po... thank you... thank you... thank you...
[Shifu closes his eyes and becomes still. Po stares at him for a long moment and starts freaking out.]
PO
No... Master! No, no, no! Don't die, Shifu, please...
[Shifu's eyes snap open.]
SHIFU
I'm not dying, you idio... ah... Dragon Warrior. [Shifu closes his eyes and smiles serenely.] I'm simply... at peace. Finally..
PO
[Relieved.] Oh... So, um, I should... stop talking?
SHIFU
If you can.
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kungfu Panda 2
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kungfu Panda 2.
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MR. PING
So how did it go? Did you save China?
PO
Yep.
MR. PING
I knew you would... that's why I had these new posters made... [He pulls out a poster of Po.] 'My son saved China. You too can save, buy one dumpling get one free'!
PO
Hey, that's a pretty good deal. But first... [He sets down the baskets.] there's something I should tell you.
[Mr. Ping gulps.]
PO
While I was gone... I found the village where I was born... I found out how I ended up in that radish basket.
MR. PING
You did?
PO
I know who I am.
MR. PING
[Barely speaking.] You do?
[A beat...]
PO
...I'm your son.
[The two embrace lovingly.]
PO
I love you, Dad.
MR. PING
I love you too, son.
[They continue to embrace... and then Mr. Ping leaps out of Po's arms and examines the radish crates.]
MR. PING
Ahhh! Delicious, fat radishes! [He picks up one of the baskets and begins to take it to the kitchen.] You're probably hungry, let me make you something to eat!
PO
What are you talking about? I'll cook! [He picks up the other basket and follows, patting the pig child on the head as he passes.]
MR. PING
No, I'll cook.
PO
Dad...
MR. PING
It's the least I can do, you saved China.
PO
It's the least I can do, you raised me.
[As he says this, he pulls his childhood toy from the basket and balances it on top.]
MR. PING
Po...
PO
Dad...
MR. PING
Po...
PO
Okay, let's both cook together.
MR. PING
Together... no, I'll cook!
[They laugh as they step inside the kitchen. The camera zooms out the restaurant, above the village, over the Valley of Peace, and then swiftly zooms across the landscape, stopping in the mountains far away from the valley. In a little shrine-like structure, a circular shape enshrouded in a green robe sits. The shape suddenly stands up, and is revealed to be a male panda.]
PO'S FATHER
My son is alive...
[He steps out of the shrine and looks down upon a small farming village, which is populated by pandas just like himself. The pandas below catch his gaze.]
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I can never take the name aquafina seriously. Im not even sure who she is but ive heard the name a couple times and gosh it sounds dumb
She sounds just as annoying sadly
I love your reviews and would be curious to hear your thoughts on Cabrini!
I remember the scene that convinced me to sit down and watch the original Kung-Fu Panda. I think I was in a doctor's office or something, they had the movie on, they were at the part where Master Sifu is completing Po's training. They sit down at a table, Sifu pops open a tray of steamed buns, tells Po, "You may eat." Po tries to take one, Sifu snaps it up, scarfs it down, says, "I said, 'you may eat.'" And Po's all like "Can I?" - to which Sifu replies, "CAN YOU!?" And they throw down for the last bun. You've seen it, you know.
And that's what made those films special. A great martial arts film is one that actually digs into the philosophy behind the kicks and punches - it's all in the mind, right? 😉 But seriously though, the audience walks out of a good kung-fu film not only entertained, but perhaps even enlightened. If the film fails in that regard, it fails entirely.
My kids can't wait to see Kung Fu Panda 4 BUT ALSO, PLEASE do a review on Cabrini!!
I believe the Five are missing for budgetary reasons. This film has a much much smaller budget than previous films in the series.
Yeah, i just got back from the movie just an hour ago and this time around. The cast was rather limited. Not too many big names, witch i understand for budgetary reasons. I mean, a LOT of the characters have been voiced by big name actors and actresses. I really enjoyed the film though and plan on seeing it again. Also Awkwafina at least to me, did a great job as Zhen, the corsac fox. Yeah, i get folks' complaints about her playing the same character with every role she gets. With a few exceptions here and there. But i have to say, she didn't come across as annoying this time around. But that's just me.
@@nelsonguerrero1952 i really enjoyed it as well and I hope that in doing well Universal will reallocate resources to the next one so they can really knock it out of the park with number 5.
LET ME GUESS! Awkwafina character becomes the new Dragon Warrior...
Surprise lol
Probably. We won't know until Friday morning when people spoil it
@@Art-X-W My theater got it Thursday lol
@Chocokaylarobin What's crazy is that some youtubers see it on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and straight spoil everything on Thursday. Social media sort of ruined the hype of films. Before seeing a movie trailer on the big screen was huge because there wasn't youtube back then.
@@Art-X-W It's crazy how they get to see it so early 😭 plus i feel people have their own options on it if they just watch it lol
You NEED to see Cabrini! It just came out in theaters. It is an amazing movie!!
YOU GOTTA SEE CABRINI - I'd love to see you review that!
I loved kung fu panda 1, 2, and 3 I'm excited for kung fu panda 4 soon.
It’s international women’s day! Let’s hear what u think of Cabrini!
"A good night's sleep" is one of my favorite weekend activities!
Everybody was Kung Fu fighting
Those kids were fast as lightning
@@user-sz4px4cu6sI honestly thought it was kicks.
Surely not EVERYONE was kung fu fighting
@@user-sz4px4cu6s Awkafinas voice, it was a little bit frightening
@@MisterGreenGuy🤣🤣🤣
Man, I was really hoping hoping this wasn’t gonna be yet another unnecessary bad sequel that tarnishes a franchise like Toy Story 4 and almost everything else coming out of Hollywood these days, especially after Dreamworks just had a good sequel with Puss in Boots, but this sounds like an episode from one of those kid-oriented KFP Netflix shows. 🙁 KFP2 was one of the best animated movies ever, followed by 1 & 3.
meh Toy Story 4 is a masterpiece compared to this Kungfu Mid 4
@@johans3164which is really bad when you consider the fact Toy Story 4 is awful
I love the Kung Fu Panda Series! Great review. I am curious if you will do one for Cabrini that also came out today?
The second movie will never be topped. Sad to see it’s only downhill from here 😞
Just like every hollywood movie lol😂😂😂
Wait...Tigress gets screwed over again!!! Why????
Awkwafina that's why
@@DavidMartinez-ce3lp goddammit.
Kung Fu Panda Rating: 2>1>3>4
Jeremy, great review!! For years now, you only review new movies, but even though you reviewed 'The Terminator - 1984' and 'Taken - 2008', please please could you do 'Predator - 1987'!! I would really appreciate it!!
The Kung Fu Panda movies are a fun time. I'm more impressed that you're a Glenlivet Man. (Glenlivet 15 at that!)
Thanks for the channel and CHEERS!
Who TF goes up to Awkwafina and says 'what I love about you is that voice of yours that sounds like a washing machine, full of gravel, set to spin cycle, being kicked down a flight of staiirs.'
"Hey Awkwafina, I was thinking about giving you this role, but I was wondering if you could smoke four or five more cartons of cigarettes before we start recording."
The people who make her a Skeksis in that Dark Crystal prequel, which is honestly the only time her voice ever fit properly.
Sly Cooper Mentioned RAHHHHHHH 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️
7am here In Australia. First youtube video of the day!
Solid review. Saving some people valuable time.
I'd love to see you reviewing CABRINI
Are you going to do a review of Cabrini? I saw a preview of it and its' pretty great.
I figure they already established why no one from the 5 is is the Dragon Warrior in the first movie.
awaiting your awesometacular review for final fantasy 7 rebirth, Jeremy
I didnt know the sidekick was played by Aquafina...so the second he said that...my heart sank man 😭 movie is trash off tops 😭🤣
Same here
Auqafina, means the DEI reaper has visited.
My Kung-fu panda tier list opinions
1. Kung-fu panda 2
2. Kung-fu panda
3. Kung-fu panda 3
Man ima put kungfu panda over kungfu panda 2..1 made you attached..amazing story, amazing villian
This is why I love the Nickelodeon series. The Furious 5 are a part of Po’s life, without them in it just makes the movie feel like it’s missing something. Maybe If it’s because the other voice actors weren’t up for another Kung Fu Panda movie, they could’ve gotten the ones from the series because I think they’re better anyway. They also could’ve just made a full blown series after the third movie, which would be about his journey from being the Totally Awesome Dragon Warrior dude to becoming an Amazingly Totally Awesome Spiritual Leader Guy instead of this movie they’re calling Kung Fu Panda 4. This would make a great end story of the Po Man’s final tale as the Dragon Warrior and to finally see who the next successor is. I’d pick Tigress but I guess that’s for the universe to decide.
Another fantastic video!!! Thank you!!!
the second movie by far IS THE BEST ONE
I mean the fact they made you cry the origin of Po and the death of his mother ... it made it best when he basically FORGIVE the bad guy for killing his mother and kin, Honestly I wouldnt forgive but its a great leson to teach to like anyone
Jeremy please!! Watch Puss In Boots 2: The last wish! 😢
What's weird is I could have SWORN he did a review on that movie because I have this weird memory of me being convinced to go see it because of said review.
...but then again, the man deleted his trolls band together review for unknown reasons...
I just got back from this film yesterday and i loved it for what it was. However, i get the complaints and folks' gripes with it for numbers of good reasons. But for the record jeremy and folks that didn't know this. But this Kung Fu Panda was always intended to be a six film series, as stated by Dreamworks' CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg back in 2010. So a 4th installment was gonna happen eventually. Another thing to note is that Jennifer Yuh Nelson, Director of the second and third films quoted saying that "Always saw the series as a trilogy, but was open for a fourth installment as long as the franchise focused on Po.".
Now sadly, she and some of the staff, i would assume that worked on the first three were not asked to return. Thus having a new director, Mike Mitchell who worked on the first trilogy. Was gonna have a change in tone and pacing. Witch was my nitpick, cause the first three had a consistent tone with having times to take breathers in between fights. Even though i ended up loving it and was entertained. Loved the action and new animation style keeping in tone with the first three. I liked Awkwafina as Zhen and her story of becoming the next Dragon Warrior. So far when it comes to her playing the same character, annoyingly enough. At the very least, was not to me this time around. So Zhen, Sisu and Webs/Mrs.Tarantula are my exemptions so far. I know folks prefer the candidates that most are thinking about. But, we must remember that these stories are about po and accession to becoming some greater with every trial he faces.
But that's my two cents on the film and i can't wait for the final two. Though, if Zhen's to be next Dragon Warrior. She's got some BIG shoes to fill. Plus, i think it would be great to see her bond with our favorite characters in the next films and maybe some possible spinoffs to fill the gaps between films and be canon. But any rate, i enjoyed Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024) and plan on seeing it again.
Hard to believe we manage to live to see the 4th movie of this series. I remember years back they said they wanted Kung Fu Panda to be a 6 movie series with each movie covering each step of Po's life with each step about him moving on to the higher position. Now we are only 2 more movies left until Po's story is concluded. The obvious issue with this plan is that they will lose things to follow and develop each movie because any type of character development would have already been done in the past movies. Not to mention potential issues long term with actors being avaliable or not.
If I was Tigress, I would have been livid. That's some ol' bull...
Auqafina, means the DEI reaper has visited. 💀
Sly cooper mentioned !!! Jeremy can we get a sly trilogy review??
Just got out of the theaters and actually really enjoyed it. Sure it wasn’t perfect but it’s still a fun watch and Jack Black is the perfect Po. Loved them bringing back Tai Lung, wish he was in it even more
I just wish dreamworks would listen to the movie fans
yeah
Did Dreamworks asked the "fans" when they invented Kung Fu Panda? Or Shrek? Or Megamind?.... No!... Dont give yourself too much credit. They will do whatever they want as long as you keep buying their product... and, who are we lying to? you keep buying their stuff. Soooo, there you have it: Kung Fu Panda 4
We need a Last Wish part 2 movie. I love their Spiderverse animation and bring back Death🐺 STRAIGHT UP
By the trailers and not having Furious Five, this movie sure felt like a Kung Fu Panda TV series special more than Kung Fu Panda 4 movie
My son and I went and seen this yesterday, it was a nice treat for my birthday 😊. My son is 10 and he enjoyed it, I myself like the franchise and enjoyed the movie as well. I look forward to another KFP movie with all the characters back!!😊 Keep them coming.
I wish they'd make a furious five movie as a spinoff because tigris is the only one that ever really got any screen time and dialogue. Like they got jackie chan for the monkey, and he had like 2 lines in the first 2 movies and maybe 1 in the third. Maybe make it a prequel about them trying to prove who would potentially be the dragon warrior or have it be one of these missions thwy go on.