Po Panda gets the chance to fight again.

Rating: 5/10 (27 May 2011)

DreamWorks Animation returns with more kid-friendly kung fu. Violence yes, but styled by Po Panda(voice of Jack Black). Po isn't totally happy helping his adopted father Mr. Ping(James Hong voice)at the noodle shop. His heart will race when called upon to face an evil Chinese peafowl Lord Shen(Gary Oldman). This conquest will also find the lovable panda searching for facts about his natural parents; and why are there no more pandas. Po's companions are back; Angelina Jolie as the voice of Tigress, Jackie Chan giving voice to Monkey and Lucy Liu the wispy voice of Viper. Computer generated battles supreme; very visual and entertaining. Master Shifu(voice of Dustin Hoffman) barely appears in this outing, but manages to deliver in a major way. This adventure stays right in step with the original. It is heart warming when Po discovers the truth about his past. A touching finale with the hero panda and adoptive goose father. Many other voices you may recognize: Dennis Haysbert, Seth Rogen, Jean-Claude Van Damme and David Cross. I'm surprised with the lack of "potty" humor that most animated fare features. There are many chances for young and old to laugh. Not quite as compelling as the original; but you get the sneaky suspicion we haven't seen the last of the Kung Fu Panda.