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So far it looks like a good opening for Angelina Jolie’s animated movie Kung Fu Panda which opened in many theaters this weekend.
Rotten Tomatoes has given it an 85% which is pretty impressive because that site is RUTHLESS with their reviews. The site’s overall consensus was “Kung Fu Panda has a familiar message, but the pleasing mix of humor, swift martial arts action, and colorful animation makes for winning Summer entertainment.”
Meanwhile, Fantasy Moguls has declared that Kung Fu Panda has already collected $23.4 million on its second day, and there’s still Sunday to add – they estimate a probable $60.95 million which is better than they expected, and very good for an animated children’s movie. The only animated movies that beat that amount were The Incredibles, Finding Nemo, and Monsters Inc. (all of which are staples in this household, as I’m sure Kung Fu Panda will be as well).
It’s good to hear that it’s doing so well. Even though Angelina Jolie wasn’t at the American premiere for the movie, I’m sure people are keeping her up to date on how her movie is doing, so I’m sure she’s very pleased.
(Thanks Ligaya, for the heads’ up)
I’ve seen Kung Fu Panda Yesterday with my g-son, he was laughing real hard till the end of the movie, he said he likes Po & I told him I like Tigress. LOL. You know the reason. I also bought him a play station game of KFP & a book, anything with Angelina’s name attached to it, I will support.
I’m glad KFP is # 1 at the box office this weekend.
I miss seeing the Jolie-Pitt’s. . God bless them.
Post to Mary Ann under mod.
(My comment on KFP is under mod.)
Mary Ann, if the kids get antsy during the credits before getting to the surprise at the end, maybe they can look for the movie’s characters behind the letters, and figure out the continuation of the story – for example, Po showing baby bunnies the secret of the Dragon Scroll & leading a group of kids in kung fu exercises on a bridge.
Mary Ann, if the kids get antsy during the credits before getting to the surprise at the end, maybe they can look for the movie’s characters behind the letters, and figure out the continuation of the story – for example, Po showing baby bunnies the secret of the Dragon Scroll & leading a group of kids in kung fu exercises on a bridge.
WE LOVED KFP – me even more than hubby since I once studied Shotokan Karate, and I’ve been a fan of martial arts movies since 1970. The filmmakers said in an interview that they wanted the martial arts to be authentic as the centerpiece of KFP. A number of them were martial artists themselves, and they made sure every move was right. Jet Li & Jackie Chan fans will recognize the different styles of king fu. They also wanted the animals to be authentic, so they consulted animal experts – we see the great results in Tai Lung the Snow Leopard, Monkey, and the rest.
The background is gorgeous. I’ve seen pictures of China’s scenery, architecture & costumes, and these are almost the real thing. Sometimes the scenes reminded me of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Curse of the Golden Flower.
Hubby & I have been laughing since Friday remembering our favorite scenes. There are a couple of sad scenes & scary parts – but not enough to upset the kids.
Jack Black is PERFECT, and Dustin Hoffman & Ian McShane are excellent. I liked that the filmmakers gave the characters some dimension – telling us how Tai Lung turned bad, showing Master Shifu as irritable & exasperated as opposed to always serene. Critics are divided over which role – Yoda or Obi-Wan Kenobi – is Master Shifu’s or Master Oogway’s. (BTW, Po’s dad is a goose, so I guess Po’s adopted. ;-) )
Everybody else is wonderful but their parts are too short in order to keep the movie 88 minutes. I hope there’s sequel with all the characters voiced by Angelina, Lucy Liu, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, David Cross, James Hong, Randall Duk Kim, Michael Clarke Duncan & of course, Jack Black. I hope the Furious Five have their own storylines & backstories.
The “Don’t mess with the Zohan” movie was a incredibly huge disappointment for me. I was honestly grossed out and disgusted by it. Definitely not something you would want your kids (and even other adults, I think) to watch. I still couldn’t believe Adam Sandler did that movie. I really actually liked him in many of his other movies, because I felt he was pleasant and they imparted good lessons. But after Zohan (which I didn’t finish watching the movie as I couldn’t stand it any longer), I would be very careful about perhaps watching his future movies.
What did you guys think of it (if you’ve seen it?)?
I went to see it with my boyfriend yesterday, and it was an incredibly funny movie! My boyfriend and I were still laughing hours later talking about our favorite scenes from the movie. You should all take your kids to watch it. Besides the fun and excitement, the movie also shares a few life lessons, including believing in oneself and the value of humility.
Thank you all for sharing your thoughts. I always enjoy reading your writings.
KFP is getting excellent reviews and besides seeing it at the theater, I’ll also buy the DVD even tho I have no little ones around. Another one for my JP DVD collection!!
TOP STORY – Variety Box Office
‘Kung Fu Panda’ wins B.O. battle
Animated feature nabs $60 million
By Pamela McClintock
Turns out you don’t mess with a panda who knows kung fu.
DreamWorks Animation and Paramount’s “Kung Fu Panda” easily won the weekend box office, grossing an estimated $60 million from 4,114 theaters and delivering the best opening ever for a DreamWorks Animation original pic. Only toon to have opened higher was “Shrek the Third” ($121.6 million).
Some had expected a closer contest between “Zohan” and “Panda,” but “Panda”–toplining the voice of Jack Black–far exceeded expectations.
Taking my grandkids to see this movie this week. I am sure they will love it.
Knowing Jolie’s alway been upfront, Il bet it was a relief that the cat was out of the bag. It’s hard for the people who speak their mind not to tell the truth.
Laura would do well to take note of what she, herself, has hanging around her own neck ( have heard it represents ‘blood’). Sorta thought it represented the character of a man as well. Viewing this ripping session out of Laura’s mouth left me with the strong impression of overhearing junior high adolescents and all the emotional baggage attached. (certainly didn’t have any likeness to the character of a man representing the cross hanging around Laura’s neck)
….ah…’should be thinking of the twins instead of’…did I possibly hear it wrong???… ‘her other children’????