You forget that it's Jack Black
I guess I worried going to see Kung Fu Panda that I wouldn't be able to separate Jack Black from the character of Po the Panda. I was pleasantly surprised. Panda is a must see and - by all means - take the kiddies. There is a warm story at the heart of Kung Fu Panda that even my 5 year old picked up on, namely, believing in yourself is all you really need to become what you dream of being. Dustin Hoffman was an excellent choice as the Kung Fu Master and the shear humor he inflects into his characterization of Shi-fu shows why he is an actor's actor. The script is first class and just when you think "aha!, here it comes!" it goes in a completely different yet wonderful direction. The epic battle between Po and Ty Lueng is so funny you'll laugh while you cheer. (I think I wet my pants a little!) Writing like this is hard to come by. Don't miss it in the Theatre. It?s a big screen extravaganza for the eyes and the soul. My children were better for seeing it - who knew?