Kung Fu Panda (2008) &

Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011):

Starring:

Jack Black - Po

Dustin Hoffman - Shifu

Angelina Jolie - Tigress

Ian McShane - Tai Lung

Jackie Chan - Monkey

Seth Rogan - Mantis

Lucy Liu - Viper

David Cross - Crane

James Hong - Mr. Ping

Dan Fogler - Zeng

Michael Clark Duncan - Cammander Vachir

Director(s): Mark Osborne (The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie)
& John Stevenson (Father Of The Pride)

Rotten Tomatoes: 88%

Flixster: 83%

Kung Fu Panda 2:

Gary Oldman - Shen

Michelle Yeoh - Soothsayer

Danny McBride - Wolf Boss

Jean-Claude Van Damme - Master Croc

Victor Garber - Master Thundering Rhino

Director: Jennifer Yuh (First Feature Film)

Rotten Tomatoes: 81%

Flixster: 79%

Synopsis Kung Fu Panda:

Enthusiastic, big and a little clumsy, Po is the biggest fan of kung fu around--which doesn't exactly come in handy while working every day in his family's noodle shop. Unexpectedly chosen to fulfill an ancient prophecy, Po's dreams become reality when he joins the world of kung fu and studies alongside his idols, the legendary Furious Five--Tigress, Crane, Mantis, Viper and Monkey--under the leadership of their guru, Master Shifu. But before they know it, the vengeful and treacherous snow leopard Tai Lung is headed their way, and it's up to Po to defend everyone from the oncoming threat. Can he turn his dreams of becoming a kung fu master into reality? Po puts his heart--and his girth --into the task, and the unlikely hero ultimately finds that his greatest weaknesses turn out to be his greatest strengths.

Synopsis Kung Fu Panda 2:

In "Kung Fu Panda 2," Po is now living his dream as The Dragon Warrior, protecting the Valley of Peace alongside his friends and fellow kung fu masters, The Furious Five. But Po's new life of awesomeness is threatened by the emergence of a formidable villain, who plans to use a secret, unstoppable weapon to conquer China and destroy kung fu. He must look to his past and uncover the secrets of his mysterious origins; only then will Po be able to unlock the strength he needs to succeed. 

Review:

Jack Black being Jack Black. Just like every other film he is in. Except in animated form. The first film was new, funny, had a good positive plot. The second could not be anymore of the exact same film unless you accidentally watch the 1st one again. The second one is full of the exact same fight sequences, jokes, voice acting & lacks Ian McShane. Good 1st film, mediocre sequel. Wonder how bad the 3rd will be.

S.P.R.: Kung Fu Panda: B/42

Acting: 8/10

Plot: 8/10

Cinematography: 9/10

Intrigue: 8/10

Extra: 9/10 

S.P.R.: Kung Fu Panda 2: C+/38

Acting:

7/10

Plot: 7/10

Cinematography: 9/10

Intrigue: 7/10

Extra: 8/10