Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters (Video 2011)Po and the Furious Five uncover the legend of three of kung fu's greatest heroes: Master Thundering Rhino, Master Storming Ox, and Master Croc. Director:Anthony Leondis |
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Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters (Video 2011)Po and the Furious Five uncover the legend of three of kung fu's greatest heroes: Master Thundering Rhino, Master Storming Ox, and Master Croc. Director:Anthony Leondis |
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| Jack Black | ... |
Po
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| Angelina Jolie | ... |
Tigress
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| Dustin Hoffman | ... |
Shifu
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| Seth Rogen | ... |
Mantis
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| Randall Duk Kim | ... |
Oogway
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| Dennis Haysbert | ... |
Ox
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| Paul Scheer | ... |
Rhino
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Anthony Leondis | ... |
Croc
(voice) (as Tony Leondis)
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| Sumalee Montano | ... |
Su Wu /
Wing Wu /
Wan Wu
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| Paul Vogt | ... |
Pig Announcer
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| Todd Berger | ... |
Pig Server /
Rabbit
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Donald Fullilove | ... |
Gorilla Guard #1
(voice) (as Don Fullilove)
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| David Cowgill | ... |
Master Flying Rhino
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Joseph Izzo | ... |
Little Birdie
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Edie Mirman | ... |
Mom Bunny
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Po breaks into the Hall of Heroes with Tigress and Mantis to see the new exhibits, especially for the ones featuring Masters Thundering Rhino, Storming Ox and Croc. Once there, Po tells the story of how that trio began as small time street fighters until the villainous Wu Sisters escape with plans to conquer China. Against this threat, Master Oogway convinces the selfish trio to accompany him on a quest to stop the sisters. In the challenges that follow, those masters find that the grandiose promises of riches they heard are fading as they learn that there are things far more worthy to fight for. Written by Kenneth Chisholm (kchishol@rogers.com)
The first thing I feel I must mention is the animation. It was GORGEOUS! Every screen-shot was like a masterpiece and the lighting was astounding. The story also had surprising depth to it, and a great moral. It was also extremely funny. I enjoyed Oogway's role in the story as mentor very, very much. That said, there were a few parts that felt slightly childish--but it *is* meant for children. The whole family can watch it, in fact. While the kids enjoy the general hilarity, the older ones and the adults can sit there and marvel at the story's depth and the beautiful animation. It wasn't *fantastic* but it was surprisingly very good and well done. However, if you're looking for something even better, I'd have to recommend the "Kung Fu Panda Holiday Special." *That* one I give 10/10 stars. Seriously. It could have been in theaters.