We have always put animal attributes on our self ... horoscopes ... wearing whole animal skins ... so why would martial arts would be any different ... we even name military tech by animals , black hawk ... US army mascot is mule , Navy has goat , marines has bulldog , Its nice to have someone who know Chinese , so he can tell how off the mark the translations are . Would be great have them watch , The Cannonball run 1981 , Jackie Chan first US movie , hes cast as Japanese .
I love his explanations to chinese movies like kung fu hustle. The funniest joke in the movie is only funny when you understand english and chinese. (The moment when a character says something in english and the other character just asks "can you talk chinese?" Is so funny if you get it.) XD
@@darkstar3116 They do speak English in Kung Fu Hustle. When Donut is dying in the hands of the Landlords his final words are "What are you prepared to do?" (a nod to the Untouchables) but it's spoken with a heavy accent, maybe you didn't even noticed it. (search on youtube: Kung Fu Hustle The Untouchables)
Kung Fu Panda gets into some deep philosophical ideas for sure. When both warriors looked at the Dragon Scroll. Po said “It’s Blank” and Tai Lung said “It’s nothing” Truly a reflection of both states of mind. When one looks at themselves in the mirror we could see potential or we could see flaws. The stronger person will always find the mirror to be aspirational.
@@mitchelltyler5972 Aim to see past your flaws and be inspried by the reflection looking back at you in the mirror. Yes try to make yourself better but also embrace who you are as you are. Which is what the movie lessons try to impart.
@@lethaldose2000 Well, I suppose I shall strive to emulate that moral/strength of chatacter, and the animated panda who embodies it. Easier said than done though: embracing one's self - esoteric flaws and all.
@@mitchelltyler5972 It's not a human struggle, it's THE human struggle. Naturally it's one of the hardest things to do. But every step on the way is it's own reward.
15:26 When Shifu says "I don't know!", it is the first time he is giving up the illusion of control. He does not know the right answer yet, but he can figure it out.
In one of Allen Tsai's shorts, he points out that when Shifu and Tai Lung see the dragon scroll is blank, they move it around in disbelief with the exact same movements which can even be matched frame by frame. Their movements are the same because they were father and son. Hurts, man. Hurts. :')
"Yesterday was history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift, that is why it is called the present." One of Dreamworks finest works. The incredible soundtrack from Hans Zimmer and John Powell is the cherry on top. You should definitely check out KFP 2 & 3.
I wonder how they translated that in different dubs around the world. Surely not every language they dubbed the film to has a homonym word which means both "gift" and "now"
@@GorgeousRandyFlamethrower- Other countries fall back on English, when they have no words in their language to substitute. This is because literally every country in the world practices English as a second-language, even if it isn't their first.
Definitely watch the other two. The second one was even better than the first, really advancing the characters and connecting them more with the past in perhaps an even more heartfelt manner than the first. It also included even more great fighting set pieces, and Gary Oldman’s villain is surprisingly menacing. The third one felt like a bit of a drop off for me, but it was still fun and enjoyable.
Same hes also my favourite his character is honestly the best and Ian Mcshane absolutely nailed it as tai lung his acting was amazing. I wish he could return in the 4th movie if there will be one.
@@robustanybody5138 I agree that he's a better villain since he's a villain more for Po and I really did enjoy Shen as the villain i just prefer tai lungs character.
21:04 I love what they did Tai Lung's character here. When you're told that you're destined for greatness, that your whole purpose in life is to obtain this one position, only for someone to take it away from you when it's too late, of course you're gonna feel entitled to it. What else can you do instead? It's terrifying.
Given the confusion over Tai Lung's name being 'Big Dragon' I wonder if Sifu maybe named him that BECAUSE of the prophecy, expecting him to BE the Dragon Warrior and adding that much more pressure on Tai Lung to begin with.
In the latino dub you can hear his voice almost breaking, i heard that scene in different languages but the latinamerican is by far(in my humble opinion) the best because it goes beyond of just anger, it makes Tai Lung more tridimensional by showing his sadness, dissapointment and the feel of being betrayed by his father, a masterpiece by the great voice actor Blas García
Speaking as someone who did really well in elementary and high school but burnt out in university, Kung Fu Panda really helped me deal with the recovery process. Tai Lung is a character who really taught me to reflect on my own obsessions and unhealthy fixations.
I think Jackie Chan only has around 20 lines in the entire trilogy as Master Monkey. This was Michael Clarke Duncan's last film role prior to his passing. He was the rhino Warden. You'd know him best as John Cofee in The Green Mile. Ian McShane is excellent as Tai Lung, but my favorite villain in the series is in the next movie. "One often meets his destiny on the road he takes to avoid it" is a quote from French 18th Century philosopher Jean de la Fontaine.
Michael Clarke Duncan was one of my favorite actors. He actually made me cry in The Green Mile. It really bummed me out when he died. Apparently his family has a long history of heart problems.
What I love about Po’s journey to being the Dragon Warrior is how in each film he learns to master the different aspects of Kung Fu. First being physical, the second being mental. and the third being spiritual. 🐼🐲👊🏻🧠❤️
Fun fact: Felines are obligate carnivores, meaning that they will die of starvation if they don't eat meat. So we have to assume that Tigress is forced to eat villagers from time to time to survive. Same goes for Master Croc.
The first and second movies are SO GOOD! The second has the same qualities as the first but it goes slightly darker. Personally, I think the third one has a problem with humor undermining the emotion way too often (apparently the studio kind of forced it because the second was so dark) but it's not bad. This one balances the two masterfully!
This is one of my granddaughter's favorite movies--she just turned 8 a couple weeks ago. She loves KP2 and KP3 as well; they're both worth a review IMHO. Others in the comments have recommended the How to Train Your Dragon series--also well worth your time. But, I'd add one more to that list: "Who Framed Roger Rabbit". There will never be another like it.
Who framed Rodger Rabbit is a blast, always nice seeing people talk about it. Also your granddaughter sounds like a cultured lil gal, she's been raised right lol
5:02 - Huh! I never noticed that, but yeah, that makes a lot of sense given that rabbits and pigs reproduce quickly. Things other people noticed: 22:01 and 23:09 - Callbacks to the training dummy bouncing back when Po hit it. 22:21 - "He's a Panda! What're ya gonna do big guy? *Sit on me?!?"* 19:41 and 22:49 - Both Shifu and Tai Lung react to the scroll being blank the same way, by trying to close and open it again. A subtle mannerism that reference to how Tai Lung was like a son to Shifu.
I didn’t realize it till George said the five were the animal forms. When you learn the animal forms you start with the leopard for speed (sifu first student). Crane for defence, snake for precision, tiger for power and finally dragon is the last form because it involves much more mythical kung fu especially qigong. As you progress through the forms and learn to spar, rarely does anyone favour the leopard. So the story kind of represents one’s journey through kung fu training. Even Po’s explanation of why he stayed and took the abuse just so there a chance he might be something more than what he is now. That martial arts gives us a path to better ourselves weather it’s belief in oneself, or not to fear the unknown or even win the acceptance of those around us.
Master Oogway phrases are like Confucious gold nuggets. "Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the PRESENT." IF these are not words to live by I don't know what is. Funny side note: Mike Ditka (Legendary American football player and coach) always uses this master Oogway phrase to motivate players and to get them to live in the moment by forgetting past mistakes.
You caught the chopstick fight as a Jackie Chan. The fight over the bowl of food is from Shaolin vs Lama where it's reversed. The student uses a roast chicken to train with the crotchety old master.
As animation goes, the "Kung Fu Panda" trilogy might be the single most perfect trilogy of animated films ever made ("Shrek" falls short, only because "Shrek the Third" was hot garbage on a steaming plate). You will not be wasting your time by watching the sequels. In fact, I'd argue that the second film is the best of the bunch (just like "Star Wars")!
I started watching the opening dream sequence and it took me right back to Samurai Jack, such wondrous artwork and definitely worth a look. You two always give me a smile even when the world doesn't. The laughs are so genuine and so contagious, even Vader would be helpless in a fit of giggles :) Keep making the world smile please! THANK YOU
Hey guys and gals, I remember seeing a Mcdonald's commercial where these two kids in the store recreated the dumpling fight scene between PO and Master Shifu. The boys have reached the last chicken McNugget and the epic fight ensues. I love it.
Whenever people watch this, I always recommend the Jackie Chan movie "Fearless Hyena". It's where they get the battle over the dumpling from, only it's live action. EDIT: As pointed out right after I posted this while watching. XD
@Darkstar Why is it that people take time out of their day to let the world know they lack the ability to understand that different people are different? Do you think anyone cares that you don't understand them?
as someone who is built like Po (before his training), i would never have been the Dragon Warrior, after looking at those stairs, i would have quit and set up the cart at the bottom of the stairs and wait for everyone to leave... Dragon Warrior no, but Noodle selling genius, yes, especially if i set my cart in the middle of the stairs and blocked every way down, except one single file line
I had the suspicion of the "master master" name because in other movies I heard the word shifu being used as the same of master. This movie is great and your reaction added a lot of good things to it
The Kung Fu Panda Trilogy is, in my opinion, one of only three trilogies (the others being The Lord of the Rings and Back to the Future) that are of consistent high quality across all three entries. Fight me.
I have always lived by the saying, "In order to get somewhere new we had to leave something behind." THis is what Shifu must realize with Master Oogway, he had to let Oogway go in order to attain a new master warrior. The Dragon Scroll Warrior using the secret ingredient.
This movie had no business being this good. It's funny, heartwarming, and really well-written! Does not pander to kids and sends a strong positive message. Please check out How To Train Your Dragon at some point, because it is possibly as visually stunning and as well written as KFP is
Both of your reactions to this film, made it even more enjoyable. Ian McShane is a superb actor, who found fame in the UK tv show Lovejoy, went on to star in Dallas and is now famous for being in the John Wick movies.
Ian McShane is one of those actors that I'll watch anything just for virtue of him being in it. If you guys ever do a Deadwood in a poll, I'll be right on that. He's phenomenal in that.
This is honestly one of my favorite movies. The whole series is amazing, to be completely honest, and you very much need to watch the other two. I mean, an animated movie, where Jack Black is an overweight panda working to learn Kung Fu has _no_ place being _this_ amazing, but Po's character journey throughout the trilogy is just... phenomenal.
This was a great movie for so many reasons. The voice actors are all great actors. The score and background artwork are all amazing, iconic even. The writing is amazing, paying great homage to Chinese Kung Fu movies, and incorporating western humor into it. There was particularly great use of foreshadowing, which is not something that I’ve seen in many Kung Fu movies. You could argue they used too much foreshadowing, but since it’s a kid’s movie, I think it’s just the right amount.
Ah man, I need to rewatch this! I saw it at a really trying time and it felt so touching and empowering that I cried for the whole latter half of the movie, more than I've ever cried at any movie. So I've been hesitant to see it again in case it doesn't have that same power. But I'm pretty sure I'll love it again. Thanks for the wholesome reaction!
Ya gotta love James Hong (Mr. Ping) in this movie. I first saw him as Lo Pan in "Big Trouble in Little China" and have been a fan of his, ever since. I'm so glad he finally got a star on the Hollywood walk of fame!
Jack Black was really on the top of his game in this movie. It's a shame he kinda felt like he checked out by the third, but there's so many great line deliveries here. 14:19 and 23:05 never fail to crack me up.
I always love an underdog hero but I can relate even more to one like the Panda. I get exhausted getting up to my third floor appartement, if I am carrying groceries I even have to take one or two short rests (no, not the D&D kind, a minute will be enough).
I'm so glad you guys are watching these movies! This one is fantastic and the second is even better (in my opinion). Can't wait for you to get to that one!
Not sure if it’s a Easter egg but one of the most famous martial arts actor in Hong Kong is named Ti Long. He was Kwan yee in red cliff, and mark’s “brother” in A Better Tomorrow. He always plays someone senior and respected.
7:02 From IMDB: "(At around nineteen minutes) The scene when Po enters the Jade palace and is amazed by all the relics is based on one of the directors' first experience entering the Skywalker Ranch of George Lucas, the place where all the props from the Star Wars movies can be found."
There have been times, coming across your reactions and I though….eh….do I want to watch some movie I’ve seen sooo long ago…. Then the thumbnail happens…..hits me like Rocky’s southpaw uppercut. Awesome! They are like driving past a accident and a rainbow all at the same time. I can’t look away. Brilliant, somber, shocking, clever…unsettling. Thank you.
17:15 "I _love_ training montages!" 🎵 The _hour's_ approaching to _give_ it your best 🎵 🎵 And you've got to reach your prime 🎵 🎵 That's when you need to put yourself to the test 🎵 🎵 And show us a passage of time 🎵 🎵 We're _gonna_ need a montage 🎵 🎵 _Ooh,_ it takes a montage 🎵
I like the Furious Five. As you already pointed out, they embody the fighting style in their character. Crane says "You don't belong here." Speaks his opinion but quickly says, " i ..i..mean....in this room...yes, property of Crane." Shows deflection. Passively agressive blocking while attacking. Verses Tigress's aggressively direct attack. " You do not belong here!"
Yes. He is terrifying, kind of a tragic story and his motives are understandable. He is more of a flawed person who went the wrong way and is now clouded by anger and vengeance.
Fun fact, as far as one of the Netflix tie-in sub-movies explains, Tiger was adopted from an orphanage wherein everyone hated and feared her for being a predator species. She goes to the Jade Palace, where she could have been treated with love and kindness, but because of the scars of Tai Lung's betrayal on Shifu, she got only calculations and corrections instead.
I am so happy that you did this film. It's just such a great one. It's an absolutely superb martial arts movie, that just happens to be animated and with animals. Funny, yet also deeply affecting and powerful.
I absolutely love the back and forth between the personalities of Shifu and Oogway. They are the embodiments of Confucianism and Taoism, respectively. They literally argue the main tenants of the two philosophies during the peach tree scene, mirroring a supposedly real event where Confucius got absolutely schooled in a debate with Lao Tzu, the founder of Taoism.
Your background knowledge--the animals being Kung Fu styles, the little bilingual bonuses, just as examples--really added to the reaction, jolly good
We have always put animal attributes on our self ... horoscopes ... wearing whole animal skins ... so why would martial arts would be any different ... we even name military tech by animals , black hawk ... US army mascot is mule , Navy has goat , marines has bulldog ,
Its nice to have someone who know Chinese , so he can tell how off the mark the translations are .
Would be great have them watch , The Cannonball run 1981 , Jackie Chan first US movie , hes cast as Japanese .
I love his explanations to chinese movies like kung fu hustle. The funniest joke in the movie is only funny when you understand english and chinese. (The moment when a character says something in english and the other character just asks "can you talk chinese?" Is so funny if you get it.) XD
The fighting styles were pretty obvious but I agree his input are fun, especially on Turning Red!
@@jackson857 can you help me out? Somehow i missed that reference.
@@darkstar3116 They do speak English in Kung Fu Hustle.
When Donut is dying in the hands of the Landlords his final words are "What are you prepared to do?" (a nod to the Untouchables) but it's spoken with a heavy accent, maybe you didn't even noticed it.
(search on youtube: Kung Fu Hustle The Untouchables)
I don't remember which critic, but the quote was "This was not a cartoon with Kung Fu, this was a Kung Fu movie that happened to be a cartoon".
Fun Fact. The other actors have to keep coming back to re record their lines because Jack Black keeps ad-libbing his.
"He's a Panda...
You're a Panda
What are you gonna do big guy? Sit on me?"
"Don't Tempt me"
One of my favorite lines.
What's even funnier is that during the fight... he does!
@@strangeworldsunlimited712 Even funnier, he does it twice 😂😂😂
Do you think he said "You're a panda" to the master, pointing out that he's a Red Panda?
Kung Fu Panda gets into some deep philosophical ideas for sure. When both warriors looked at the Dragon Scroll. Po said “It’s Blank” and Tai Lung said “It’s nothing” Truly a reflection of both states of mind. When one looks at themselves in the mirror we could see potential or we could see flaws. The stronger person will always find the mirror to be aspirational.
Well then.. call me weak I guess.
@@mitchelltyler5972 Aim to see past your flaws and be inspried by the reflection looking back at you in the mirror. Yes try to make yourself better but also embrace who you are as you are. Which is what the movie lessons try to impart.
@@lethaldose2000 Well, I suppose I shall strive to emulate that moral/strength of chatacter, and the animated panda who embodies it. Easier said than done though: embracing one's self - esoteric flaws and all.
@@mitchelltyler5972 For sure. We all face our own struggles. Only time, love and support will lead us to have success over our personal struggles.
@@mitchelltyler5972 It's not a human struggle, it's THE human struggle. Naturally it's one of the hardest things to do. But every step on the way is it's own reward.
15:26
When Shifu says "I don't know!", it is the first time he is giving up the illusion of control. He does not know the right answer yet, but he can figure it out.
In one of Allen Tsai's shorts, he points out that when Shifu and Tai Lung see the dragon scroll is blank, they move it around in disbelief with the exact same movements which can even be matched frame by frame. Their movements are the same because they were father and son.
Hurts, man. Hurts. :')
"Yesterday was history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift, that is why it is called the present." One of Dreamworks finest works. The incredible soundtrack from Hans Zimmer and John Powell is the cherry on top. You should definitely check out KFP 2 & 3.
I wonder how they translated that in different dubs around the world. Surely not every language they dubbed the film to has a homonym word which means both "gift" and "now"
@@GorgeousRandyFlamethrower- Well, seeing as it's an old Chinese proverb, I'm sure other languages have their own version of this saying.
@@GorgeousRandyFlamethrower- Other countries fall back on English, when they have no words in their language to substitute. This is because literally every country in the world practices English as a second-language, even if it isn't their first.
Definitely watch the other two. The second one was even better than the first, really advancing the characters and connecting them more with the past in perhaps an even more heartfelt manner than the first. It also included even more great fighting set pieces, and Gary Oldman’s villain is surprisingly menacing. The third one felt like a bit of a drop off for me, but it was still fun and enjoyable.
The TV series on Amazon Prime is pretty good too.
Tai Lung is possibly one of my favorite characters ever. His story is tragic yet oddly relatable in some aspects.
Same hes also my favourite his character is honestly the best and Ian Mcshane absolutely nailed it as tai lung his acting was amazing. I wish he could return in the 4th movie if there will be one.
The peacock is much better villain character
@@robustanybody5138 I agree that he's a better villain since he's a villain more for Po and I really did enjoy Shen as the villain i just prefer tai lungs character.
AND he's badass
@@ZacFalcon5782 Ian McShane just has an incredible voice
The scroll reflects back at you:
Po said that its empty
Tai Lung said its nothing
21:04 I love what they did Tai Lung's character here. When you're told that you're destined for greatness, that your whole purpose in life is to obtain this one position, only for someone to take it away from you when it's too late, of course you're gonna feel entitled to it. What else can you do instead? It's terrifying.
Given the confusion over Tai Lung's name being 'Big Dragon' I wonder if Sifu maybe named him that BECAUSE of the prophecy, expecting him to BE the Dragon Warrior and adding that much more pressure on Tai Lung to begin with.
In the latino dub you can hear his voice almost breaking, i heard that scene in different languages but the latinamerican is by far(in my humble opinion) the best because it goes beyond of just anger, it makes Tai Lung more tridimensional by showing his sadness, dissapointment and the feel of being betrayed by his father, a masterpiece by the great voice actor Blas García
Speaking as someone who did really well in elementary and high school but burnt out in university, Kung Fu Panda really helped me deal with the recovery process. Tai Lung is a character who really taught me to reflect on my own obsessions and unhealthy fixations.
Ian McShane was also Winston in John Wick, the guy in charge of the Continental John stayed at.
I think Jackie Chan only has around 20 lines in the entire trilogy as Master Monkey.
This was Michael Clarke Duncan's last film role prior to his passing. He was the rhino Warden. You'd know him best as John Cofee in The Green Mile.
Ian McShane is excellent as Tai Lung, but my favorite villain in the series is in the next movie.
"One often meets his destiny on the road he takes to avoid it" is a quote from French 18th Century philosopher Jean de la Fontaine.
Honestly, I don't think I could pick, all three movies have such good villains. And great characterization. And story. And...
Michael Clarke Duncan was one of my favorite actors. He actually made me cry in The Green Mile. It really bummed me out when he died. Apparently his family has a long history of heart problems.
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Kung Fu Panda is among the best trilogies ever made, up there with Star Wars and Lord of the Rings imo.
That was not, the greatest intro in the world. It was just a tribute.
They couldn't remember the greatest intro in the world. It was great though, you gotta believe me!
I wish you were there.
Just a matter of opinion
It didnt look anything like this intro
Very Tenacious, Much D
What I love about Po’s journey to being the Dragon Warrior is how in each film he learns to master the different aspects of Kung Fu. First being physical, the second being mental. and the third being spiritual.
🐼🐲👊🏻🧠❤️
Fun fact: Felines are obligate carnivores, meaning that they will die of starvation if they don't eat meat. So we have to assume that Tigress is forced to eat villagers from time to time to survive. Same goes for Master Croc.
Simone: "How dare you movie!"
Kung Fu Panda 2 & 3: ...hold our beers.
I literally, as in LITERALLY just watched that video for the first time, and you drop the 'we are but men, ROCK!" line. Great timing.
I love how the painting at 7:11 was an inspiration for the third movie and they already had a story planned.
I really love the back and forth between Oogway's Taoism and Shifu's Confucianism. Anytime Oogway is on screen I'm loving it.
"He's about to Yoda", I laughed and cried at the same time LMAO
Loved your reaction!
Now It's time for KUNG FU PANDA 2!
That's a masterpiece!
Kung Fu Panda 1 & 3 are masterpieces as well
The first and second movies are SO GOOD! The second has the same qualities as the first but it goes slightly darker. Personally, I think the third one has a problem with humor undermining the emotion way too often (apparently the studio kind of forced it because the second was so dark) but it's not bad. This one balances the two masterfully!
Honestly I watch Simones intros as soon as I see the notification... Then I go back and watch the actual video eventually when I have time
Me 3
This is one of my granddaughter's favorite movies--she just turned 8 a couple weeks ago. She loves KP2 and KP3 as well; they're both worth a review IMHO. Others in the comments have recommended the How to Train Your Dragon series--also well worth your time. But, I'd add one more to that list: "Who Framed Roger Rabbit". There will never be another like it.
They did Roger Rabbit already.
Who framed Rodger Rabbit is a blast, always nice seeing people talk about it. Also your granddaughter sounds like a cultured lil gal, she's been raised right lol
I adore Simone, shes absolutley hilarious
its kinda ironic, Shifu sent someone to go and make sure Tai Lung wouldn't escape...yet doing that is what allowed him to escape
The How to Train Your Dragon series is also a gem and an emotional roller coaster.
5:02 - Huh! I never noticed that, but yeah, that makes a lot of sense given that rabbits and pigs reproduce quickly.
Things other people noticed: 22:01 and 23:09 - Callbacks to the training dummy bouncing back when Po hit it.
22:21 - "He's a Panda! What're ya gonna do big guy? *Sit on me?!?"*
19:41 and 22:49 - Both Shifu and Tai Lung react to the scroll being blank the same way, by trying to close and open it again. A subtle mannerism that reference to how Tai Lung was like a son to Shifu.
I didn’t realize it till George said the five were the animal forms. When you learn the animal forms you start with the leopard for speed (sifu first student). Crane for defence, snake for precision, tiger for power and finally dragon is the last form because it involves much more mythical kung fu especially qigong. As you progress through the forms and learn to spar, rarely does anyone favour the leopard. So the story kind of represents one’s journey through kung fu training. Even Po’s explanation of why he stayed and took the abuse just so there a chance he might be something more than what he is now. That martial arts gives us a path to better ourselves weather it’s belief in oneself, or not to fear the unknown or even win the acceptance of those around us.
Master Oogway phrases are like Confucious gold nuggets. "Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery,
but today is a gift. That is why it is called the PRESENT." IF these are not words to live by I don't know what is.
Funny side note: Mike Ditka (Legendary American football player and coach) always uses this master Oogway phrase to motivate players and to get them to live in the moment by forgetting past mistakes.
In my opinion, the best one is, "one often meets his destiny on the road he takes to avoid it."
OMG...putting the scene where Dovahkiin wakes up..that was hilarious xD awesome one, George!
You caught the chopstick fight as a Jackie Chan.
The fight over the bowl of food is from Shaolin vs Lama where it's reversed. The student uses a roast chicken to train with the crotchety old master.
As animation goes, the "Kung Fu Panda" trilogy might be the single most perfect trilogy of animated films ever made ("Shrek" falls short, only because "Shrek the Third" was hot garbage on a steaming plate). You will not be wasting your time by watching the sequels. In fact, I'd argue that the second film is the best of the bunch (just like "Star Wars")!
Agreed, Kung Fu Panda 2 is spectacular. Especially Lord Shen.
Shrek is still a pretty good trilogy (1, 2 and 4, 3 isn't real). HTTYD is another contender for top tier trilogies.
I started watching the opening dream sequence and it took me right back to Samurai Jack, such wondrous artwork and definitely worth a look. You two always give me a smile even when the world doesn't. The laughs are so genuine and so contagious, even Vader would be helpless in a fit of giggles :) Keep making the world smile please! THANK YOU
Hey guys and gals, I remember seeing a Mcdonald's commercial where these two kids in the store recreated the dumpling fight scene between PO and Master Shifu. The boys have reached the last chicken McNugget and the epic fight ensues.
I love it.
Whenever people watch this, I always recommend the Jackie Chan movie "Fearless Hyena". It's where they get the battle over the dumpling from, only it's live action.
EDIT: As pointed out right after I posted this while watching. XD
@Darkstar Why is it that people take time out of their day to let the world know they lack the ability to understand that different people are different?
Do you think anyone cares that you don't understand them?
as someone who is built like Po (before his training), i would never have been the Dragon Warrior, after looking at those stairs, i would have quit and set up the cart at the bottom of the stairs and wait for everyone to leave... Dragon Warrior no, but Noodle selling genius, yes, especially if i set my cart in the middle of the stairs and blocked every way down, except one single file line
I had the suspicion of the "master master" name because in other movies I heard the word shifu being used as the same of master.
This movie is great and your reaction added a lot of good things to it
The Kung Fu Panda Trilogy is, in my opinion, one of only three trilogies (the others being The Lord of the Rings and Back to the Future) that are of consistent high quality across all three entries. Fight me.
Agree. Would include How To Train Your Dragon
I have always lived by the saying, "In order to get somewhere new we had to leave something behind." THis is what Shifu must realize with Master Oogway, he had to let Oogway go in order to attain a new master warrior. The Dragon Scroll Warrior using the secret ingredient.
5:38..DANG IT! Got me. This is a great series. You two really need to watch all of them.
I lost it at that part 🤣 great edit
This movie had no business being this good. It's funny, heartwarming, and really well-written! Does not pander to kids and sends a strong positive message. Please check out How To Train Your Dragon at some point, because it is possibly as visually stunning and as well written as KFP is
Both of your reactions to this film, made it even more enjoyable.
Ian McShane is a superb actor, who found fame in the UK tv show Lovejoy, went on to star in Dallas and is now famous for being in the John Wick movies.
What was his role in Dallas? I don't remember that.
And in Pirates of the Caribbean 3.
@@captainchaos3667 pirates 4, not 3
@@malcolmrowe9003 He played Don Lockwood, one of Sue Ellen's husbands in Dallas.
He makes a great Mr. Wednesday in American Gods too.
Ian McShane is one of those actors that I'll watch anything just for virtue of him being in it.
If you guys ever do a Deadwood in a poll, I'll be right on that. He's phenomenal in that.
Also in "Sexy Beast."
Uh deadwood is probably one the top three written shows of all time and Al is probably the best villain of of time.
Yeah I agree he was honestly the best as tai lung
This is honestly one of my favorite movies. The whole series is amazing, to be completely honest, and you very much need to watch the other two. I mean, an animated movie, where Jack Black is an overweight panda working to learn Kung Fu has _no_ place being _this_ amazing, but Po's character journey throughout the trilogy is just... phenomenal.
i love your guys' chemistry together, and just the reaction in general. i hope to you both decide to watch the other two. they're fantastic
This series is one of the best movie trilogies ever done. I can hardly wait for you to watch Kung Fu Panda II.
I'm very surprised you guys have not hit 100k viewers. You both are so great at reacting.
3:52 I love the little horror-movie musical sting, after he says "Almost there..."
Still my fav Simone-intro EVER in 2023😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
The second one is even better! The third is more divisive, but i love it just as much.
Can’t wait for the rest of the trilogy reactions now.
This was a great movie for so many reasons. The voice actors are all great actors. The score and background artwork are all amazing, iconic even. The writing is amazing, paying great homage to Chinese Kung Fu movies, and incorporating western humor into it. There was particularly great use of foreshadowing, which is not something that I’ve seen in many Kung Fu movies. You could argue they used too much foreshadowing, but since it’s a kid’s movie, I think it’s just the right amount.
Presenting "Kung Fu Panda": the one movie that can make you cry over a broken stick...😂
Ah man, I need to rewatch this! I saw it at a really trying time and it felt so touching and empowering that I cried for the whole latter half of the movie, more than I've ever cried at any movie. So I've been hesitant to see it again in case it doesn't have that same power. But I'm pretty sure I'll love it again. Thanks for the wholesome reaction!
James Hong is my favorite Minnesotan actor.
You guys should watch the rest of them 3rd one almost made me cry
Ya gotta love James Hong (Mr. Ping) in this movie.
I first saw him as Lo Pan in "Big Trouble in Little China" and have been a fan of his, ever since.
I'm so glad he finally got a star on the Hollywood walk of fame!
22:20 "What are you gonna do big guy, sit on me?:
Yes
You’ll love the second one. The villain is so good.
Jack Black was really on the top of his game in this movie. It's a shame he kinda felt like he checked out by the third, but there's so many great line deliveries here. 14:19 and 23:05 never fail to crack me up.
Loooved your sad faces, what a emotional experience you had, made me cry too, keep like this
the most I've seen Simone giggle in a movie lol
the KFP series is a brilliant trilogy such beautiful animation and heartfelt stories
This is DEFINITELY the best intro Simone has ever done.
22:00 I love how, if you think back, Po uses the first move he learned -- from the punching bag.
Great reaction as always! Can't wait to see your reaction to the sequel!
I love how much George enjoyed this.
I love this movie and this reaction so much, George comments make very glad in particular. You both are awesome.
I always love an underdog hero but I can relate even more to one like the Panda. I get exhausted getting up to my third floor appartement, if I am carrying groceries I even have to take one or two short rests (no, not the D&D kind, a minute will be enough).
The 2nd one is beyond fantastic.
it's SO CUTE whenever simone says "jeepers!"
the 2nd part is even better! Can’t wait for your reaction 🙌🏻✨
I’m really looking forward to whenever they eventually get around to Kung Fu Panda 2 because the tears will flow.
Keep the James Hong train a rollin' with a "Big Trouble in Little China" reaction.
I'm so glad you guys are watching these movies! This one is fantastic and the second is even better (in my opinion). Can't wait for you to get to that one!
Not sure if it’s a Easter egg but one of the most famous martial arts actor in Hong Kong is named Ti Long. He was Kwan yee in red cliff, and mark’s “brother” in A Better Tomorrow. He always plays someone senior and respected.
7:02 From IMDB: "(At around nineteen minutes) The scene when Po enters the Jade palace and is amazed by all the relics is based on one of the directors' first experience entering the Skywalker Ranch of George Lucas, the place where all the props from the Star Wars movies can be found."
There have been times, coming across your reactions and I though….eh….do I want to watch some movie I’ve seen sooo long ago….
Then the thumbnail happens…..hits me like Rocky’s southpaw uppercut. Awesome! They are like driving past a accident and a rainbow all at the same time. I can’t look away. Brilliant, somber, shocking, clever…unsettling. Thank you.
What a great movie! And your reactions were so fun
4:57 GET OUT OF MY HEAD GET OUT OF MY HEAD GET OUT OF MY HEAD
Just wait til the secnd one. There's a part that might be the most heartwrenching scene in movie history. I tear up just thinking about it.
17:15 "I _love_ training montages!"
🎵 The _hour's_ approaching to _give_ it your best 🎵
🎵 And you've got to reach your prime 🎵
🎵 That's when you need to put yourself to the test 🎵
🎵 And show us a passage of time 🎵
🎵 We're _gonna_ need a montage 🎵
🎵 _Ooh,_ it takes a montage 🎵
You guys are gonna love the second one so much more. It's definitely the strongest one of the trilogy.
I like the Furious Five. As you already pointed out, they embody the fighting style in their character. Crane says "You don't belong here." Speaks his opinion but quickly says, " i ..i..mean....in this room...yes, property of Crane." Shows deflection. Passively agressive blocking while attacking. Verses Tigress's aggressively direct attack. " You do not belong here!"
I am sooooo glad you liked it so much. I really hope to see your reactions to the second one (my favorite) 😁
Can we all agree that Tai Lung is one of the best villains in cinema.
Yes. He is terrifying, kind of a tragic story and his motives are understandable. He is more of a flawed person who went the wrong way and is now clouded by anger and vengeance.
Yes definitely i agree he's honestly my favourite character in the movie and Ian Mcshane played him so well.
He's good, but he pales in comparison to the next villain in this series...
was that a reference to tenacious D I hear was that hint to a future reaction!!!! 😀
Ladies & Gentlemen,
Bowser’s voice actor! 🐲
5:36 is a stroke of a genius. Thanks George!
Fun fact, as far as one of the Netflix tie-in sub-movies explains, Tiger was adopted from an orphanage wherein everyone hated and feared her for being a predator species. She goes to the Jade Palace, where she could have been treated with love and kindness, but because of the scars of Tai Lung's betrayal on Shifu, she got only calculations and corrections instead.
That doesn't sound fun
I am so happy that you did this film. It's just such a great one. It's an absolutely superb martial arts movie, that just happens to be animated and with animals. Funny, yet also deeply affecting and powerful.
I can’t wait to see y’all react to Kung Fu Panda 2. It is my favorite of the trilogy and one of my favorite movies of all time
Hahaha) That Skyrim cut was amazing))
“Hey, you. You’re finally awake,”
I absolutely love the back and forth between the personalities of Shifu and Oogway. They are the embodiments of Confucianism and Taoism, respectively. They literally argue the main tenants of the two philosophies during the peach tree scene, mirroring a supposedly real event where Confucius got absolutely schooled in a debate with Lao Tzu, the founder of Taoism.
So hyped we’re finally getting a fourth movie after waiting for so long.
You both have such fun watching movies and stuff. Joy to watch along with you. You make me smile and laugh
Best intro yet I prey to God to get friends like Simone and George.
I love that Dustin Hoffman chose a panda also. Red Panda.
Whoever thought of throwing in the Skyrim intro during his blackout...Bravo 👏