The power of awesomeness is abundant in this really fun sequel that is superior to its predecessor.

Rating: 7/10 (15 July 2011)

I wasn't a big fan of the first Kung Fu Panda and found it ultimately boring though I described it as mildly entertaining. I was persuaded to give Kung Fu Panda 2 a try by my friend and to be honest I was willing to give it a go even though I was quite sceptical. But surprise and behold this was a really great sequel to the first, which I thoroughly enjoyed. I felt that much more effort was put into this and a result it is much more entertaining. The story itself was better with more in-depthness about Po's past, the animation was far better visually then the first one with the 3D being quite impressive. The action was choreographed better and more exciting to watch with the voice-over being great from the likes of Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman, Gary Oldman (Shen), Jackie Chan and Seth Rogen. But Jack Black was the revelation as Po who bought even more charm to his character. However for me Gary Oldman as the voice of Shen the villain Peacock stole the film and was superb and made quite a menacing villain for a kids movie (plus funny too).
Two revelations though that made this sequel a high rating as I gave it of a seven was the fact I came to care more about the characters in this, particularly Po and the fact the script was much wittier than the first with more comedy that was actually really funny at times. The best bit for me though being when Black says as Po as he holds his fist up. "My fist hunger's for justice." His stomach then rumbles for hunger and he pauses and says. "That was my fist" had me in fits of laughter.
I know I was quite critical of the first one, but I really enjoyed number two and this is a animation the whole family should enjoy. I would happily see this again for enjoyment and hope for the first time there will be a Kung Fu Panda 3. The Power of Awesomeness was completely lacking in number one but slams into drive for Kung Fu Panda 2.