It's good to know that the makers have not forgotten what made the
first film so unique. Jack Black humor aside, the
original film succeeded because it was indeed a pretty terrific action picture. And extra kudos for keeping the 'furious five' front and center in the mayhem. There's a good chance that the best action set-pieces of the summer will not be found in
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,
Thor,
Captain America, or
Green Lantern, but in
Kung Fu Panda 2. This one comes out May 26th.
Scott Mendelson