A great introduction to one of Dreamwork's best

Rating: 6/10 (9 April 2019)

The Good Stuff (from best to least best)
1.) The two main characters are really well done. Po and Shifu's dynamic is fun throughout the whole film. You get to see Po start to believe in himself and Shifu warm up to him in some touching and comedic ways.
2.) The villain, Tai Lung, is really good. Its very hard to get a great hero and a great villain, but this movie did it. Tai Lung has a believable back story, a fun cocky attitude, and an excellent entrance.
3.) For a movie all about Kung Fu, it does not disappoint. The training and the fights are all well choreographed and fun to watch.
4.) I am quite the critic when it comes to comedy, usually being hard to win me over, but this movie definitely has its moments. Some of the jokes didn't land at all, but there were quite a few that got me.
The Bad Stuff (from worst to least worst)
1.) I really wish the Furious Five had more time to develop and feel like real characters. As it stands, besides Tigress, it's hard to even vaguely describe any of them.
2.) The story, while definitely not bad, feels a bit uninspired. They make the plot fun, but it still lacks when you realize the potential they had with the characters.
Overall this movie was a great opener for the cast of characters. While it left some to be desired from the supporting characters, the main ones worked great together. Exciting fights, punchy comedic moments, and a lovable panda all work together to make a really fun movie.