Freeze Frame: A Snapshot Look at June Movies
By Lisa Collins and Brigid Brown, Hollywood.com Staff
| Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Kung Fu Panda
Genre: Action, Animated, Comedy, Family
Release Date: June 6
Cast: (Voices) Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, David Cross, Dustin Hoffman, Seth Rogen, Jackie Chan, Lucy Liu, Ian McShane, Michael Clarke Duncan, James Hong
Scoop: Enthusiastic, big and a little clumsy, Po (Jack Black) is the biggest fan of Kung Fu around--unfortunately not a part of his job description at his family's noodle shop. Unexpectedly, Po is chosen to fulfill an ancient prophecy joining the world of Kung Fu and studying alongside his idols, the legendary Furious Five--Tigress (Angelina Jolie), Crane (David Cross), Mantis (Seth Rogen), Viper (Lucy Liu) and Monkey (Jackie Chan). But before they know it, the vengeful and treacherous snow leopard Tai Lung (Ian McShane) is headed their way.
If a Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words, We Say: Nothing like a stern, butt-kicking trainer to get you into proper shape. Po's regimen is clearly hardcore as his mini mentor, Master Shifu (Dustin Hoffman), can execute an air-split that would even make Zohan jealous (*please see 5 pages ahead). Either way with Jack Black, Angelina and the whole martially gifted gang, we can't wait for this karate-choppin' workout. Hi-yaaa!
Snapshot Prediction: 3.5 out of 5 flashes