Enjoyable sequel

Rating: 7/10 (12 July 2011)

I enjoyed "Kung Fu Panda" and am happy to report that the sequel is nearly as funny and smart as the original.
The animation is again top class, with bright colours and brilliant facial expressions bringing the characters to life.
The story is about the Po's search for how he was separated from his family as a cub and is quite touching and sad at times. Shen, the evil character that broke up his family, has returned and is trying to take over China this time.
As in the first film there are some spectacular action sequences to keep the kids happy. Perhaps there isn't as much smart humour for the benefit of the adults as in the first movie but this is still a great movie for all the family.
Jack Black is perfect as the voice of Po and the surprisingly stellar supporting cast (Angelina Jolie/Dustin Hoffman) again do a great job.
The ending leaves the viewer almost certain that there will be a third movie, so I'll look forward to that also.