Kai’s ability to be intimidating is undermined, however, by the frequent humorous undercutting that other characters exact on him, which prevents him from having the same level of gravitas or threat as previous villains, despite having the most interesting power-set and most interesting personality of all of them. Kai’s design feels physically threatening, with cool weaponry and truly intimidating powers, and he has a lot of charisma, despite having very basic evil intentions. Simmons always does great work, and his villain is probably the best realized character in the film. Simmons is a great addition to the cast through his turn as Kai, the spirit warrior villain whose plot for revenge drives the majority of the plot. However, the star power of the voices behind the Furious Five is a little wasted as they feel mostly absent from the film, even if it makes sense for the plot. The voice acting also remains strong, with capable performances from pretty much everyone involved. The design of all the characters was strong from the first film and they still are. The film has some really good things going for it. The third installment largely follows this pattern, but the seams are starting to show. Kung Fu Panda is one of those series that is better than it really has a right to be, according to what typically passes for children’s movie fare. It’s a good film that, while shallow, will provide a fun time for families and fans. Despite that, they will probably have a decent time anyway. None of these things will hurt most kids’ experience, but for adults in the audience the silliness won’t have the deeper level to cover for it and it will be all the more grating. Furthermore, structural problems hurt the dramatic satisfaction of the end of the story, and Po doesn’t seem to gain any real character growth aside from a serious power level-up. All the same, some of the sheen has worn thin, and the heart of the first two films has faded somewhat. The movie benefits from exciting action, great design and music, and a well characterized villain. “Kung Fu Panda 3” is a fun, lighthearted conclusion to the Kung Fu Panda trilogy. For unbeknownst to them, a figure from long ago, formerly trapped in the spirit world, seeks revenge on Master Oogway by destroying everything he had built, and that means them, and the life they have been leading in their valley. He doesn’t have too long to digest this turn of events, however, before the real trouble reveals itself. However, before this line can be followed too far, he is surprised by the sudden return of his biological father. The greatest challenge that faces Po is the sudden call to become the master of their dojo training his fellow warriors in the arts of Kung Fu, which he is lousy at. Following the events of the first two movies, Po and his friends live a largely peaceful life protecting the Valley of Peace.
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