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Monday, 24 November 2008


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Grade

Content Grade: A
Sound Grade: A
Extras Grade: B+
Picture Grade: A+

Specs

Studio/Label: Dreamworks
Studio/Label Website: www.dreamworks.com
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Sound Options and Formats: Dolby TrueHD 5.1
Disc Length: 88 minutes

Format

Format: Blu-Ray

Exclusive HD Extras

Exclusive HD Extras: The Animator's Corner: Storyboards and Interviews
Trivia Track
BD-Live

Review

Dreamworks hits the bulls-eye with this animated feature starring the voices of Jack Black, Angela Jolie, and Dustin Hoffman.  The computer generated images are among the best I've seen on Blu-Ray.  The storyline is a bit predictable but the implementation is terrrific.

Jack Black plays the Panda Po, who works for his crane father (James Hong in a memorable role) in a noodle restaurant but idolizes the "Furious Five", Kung Fu masters who live a top the highest mountain at the Jade Palace.  When word comes that the infamous Tai Lung will escape from prison, the wise old Oogway decides to choose a new Dragon Master to battle him. Everyone assumes it will be one of the Furious Five but Po, who can't even get in to see the selection is picked due to a comical mishap.  He now must be trained by Shifu (Hoffman), who can not see the wisdom of the choice.
The compuetr animation is absolutely beautiful on Blu-Ray from the opening dream sequence to the highly detailed character detail.  The backgrounds and sets are also a highlight; bright and colorful.
Action sequences (this is a Kung Fu movie) were a challenge for the animators and they came up with scenes that have never been attempted before with exciting results.  A major highlight is the Furoius Five's confrontation with the villain on a series of rope bridges. 

Extras on the Blu-Ray disc include BD-Live features, a trivia track, an storyboards and interviews.  Also available are a number of featurettes in HD, ranging from learning to draw Po, helping to save wild Pandas, to a fascinating feature on making noodles.  Of course their are making of features with cast members and animators.  It is a full package of extras but does not include the "Furious Five" feature that is available in the standard dvd double set. 

A great system show off disc, this Blu-Ray version of "Kung Fu Panda" is beautiful to watch and enjoy.  Graphics couldn't be better and the single disc has a lot of extra features.  A great visual feat for the eyes and great storyline with diverse voice talents, a must purchase for Blu-Ray owners this holiday season.


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