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Kung Fu Panda 4

Kung Fu Panda 4

2024

Mike Mitchell, Stephanie Stine

Animation, Voice: Jack Black, Awkwafina, Viola Davis ...

5.7

1,470

Animation. Comedy. Action After Po is tapped to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace, he needs to find and train a new Dragon Warrior, while a wicked sorceress plans to re-summon all the master villains whom Po has vanquished to the spirit realm.

	Media	Author	Review
		Olly Richards Empire	"A step back from the last film in terms of ambition, this nevertheless continues the series' chirpy, amiable mood. Nothing to be po-faced about here (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"
		Ross Bonaime Collider	"'Kung Fu Panda 4' continues Po's adventures as one of the most consistent animated franchises, while also testing new grounds for the series and setting up for the future"
		Frank Scheck The Hollywood Reporter	"Predictable but Pleasant Franchise Entry (...) 'Kung Fu Panda 4' clearly aims to refresh the franchise. But it's really more of the same, which is not such a bad thing"
		Owen Gleiberman Variety	"Po is on the verge of retirement, which might not be a bad idea, given the lack of surprise and good jokes"
		Wilson Chapman IndieWire	"A mostly enjoyable lark, even if its feather-light plotting makes the original movies feel like epics in comparison"
		Belen Edwards Mashable	"'Kung Fu Panda 4' is a blast, especially when it comes to its action sequences"
		Amy Nicholson The Washington Post	"Jack Black keeps the fists and giggles flying in a sequel that’s more hustle than heart (...) Rating: ★★½ (out of 5)"
		Tim Grierson Los Angeles Times	"A lacklustre sequel which is as colourful and energetic as its predecessors but lacks the sweet buoyancy that once made this franchise so fun"
		Jesse Hassenger Paste Magazine	"'Kung Fu Panda 4' feels pretty canned compared to the first two movies (...) It will entertain children, and it will inspire another sequel"
		Rachel Labonte Screen Rant	"Though following a familiar formula that's running the risk of wearing thin, 'Kung Fu Panda 4' still finds heart in the reliable DreamWorks franchise (...) Rating: ★★★½ (out of 5)"
		Maxwell Rabb Chicago Reader	"Erratic but fun"
		Matt Maytum Total Film	"Jack Black and Awkwafina are a fun pairing in an enjoyably sprightly sequel that never leaves its comfort zone (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"
		Christy Lemire rogerebert.com	"So much of what makes the 'Kung Fu Panda' movies magical is missing here, particularly the crucial notion of inner peace (...) Rating: ★½ (out of 4)"
		Matt Goldberg The Wrap	"The DreamWorks Animation film never packs the same punch as its predecessors"
		Petrana Radulovic Polygon	"'Kung Fu Panda 4' has enough solid scenes to make it an acceptable fourth entry in a franchise, but the plot doesn't come together in a way that would elevate it to the franchise's earlier heights"
		Pete Hammond Deadline	"Visually this one tops them all (...) Another winner bound to add to the impressive legacy of this lovable Chinese bear"
		Gregory Ellwood The Playlist	"As an animated film, it has some nicely lit moments and, as noted, the battles are often impressively staged, but from a design standpoint it’s a genuine step back from the artistic vision director Jennifer Yuh Nelson pulled off for 'King Fu Panda 2' and even 'Kung Fu Panda 3'"
		Ethan Anderton SlashFilm	"Where 'Kung Fu Panda 4' falters in the story, it makes up for with exquisite animation and meticulously choreographed action sequences"
		Courtney Howard AV Club	"This escapade is one that's best left forgotten"
		Johnny Oleksinski New York Post	"While nice enough, [it] suggests that the smartest move would be to let the fuzzy guy retire to a calming bamboo forest rather than embark on yet another predictable adventure (...) Rating: ★★½ (out of 4)"
		Emma Stefansky IGN	"There are enough new additions and expertly choreographed fight scenes to make this another worthy entry into the series"
		Robbie Collin Telegraph	"With no Angelina Jolie, it’s time for this franchise to call it a day (...) While the previous films were sweet, funny and kinetic, this desperate instalment wrings the last drops of value from its tired characters (...) Rating: ★★ (out of 5)"
		Mel Valentin Screen Anarchy	"[It] falls short of its predecessors"
		Justin Clark Slant	"The film is a good time, and it doesn't exactly betray any of ['Kung Fu Panda']'s strengths, but it also exhibits the telltale signs of a series struggling to justify its existence (...) Rating: ★★½ (out of 4)"
		Barry Levitt The Daily Beast	"Necessary or not, the brand new 'Kung Fu Panda 4' is outstanding: a gorgeous, funny romp with set-pieces that set a new bar for action in Western animation"
		Chris Bumbray JoBlo	"[It] has enough of that to make it a fun enough romp for kids, but it can’t help but feel like this franchise’s moment has passed, and isn’t really strong enough material to sustain a spin-off"

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