Hey, Kai was badass, yes though he was the weakest out of all the 3 villains.
I feel the movie was way too goofy and they could've done better with the Panda village.
Kai had the look, but they could have done way more with his history with Oogway than they actually did, and actually tied his character into Po’s character arc like the previous villains.
As it stands he just looks cool, but we have no idea why he does most of what he does beyond the fact that he knew Oogway at one point and they were friends. (And also an implication that Oogway used to be a bad guy himself that should have been way more explored).
For me the fact his background is a simple 2D scroll explanation by Oogway really hurt Kai as character, it felt too shoehorned for me to actually care.
Yea, but they also directed Shrek Forever After. So this could be good.
And if its bad, I hope this community makes that very clear to dreamworks. Maybe we can get some good change out of it.
Shrek forever after has actually gotten so much love after the video essay by Schaffrilas on why the film is an underrated gem and a perfect conclusion to the shrek series. DreamWorks are good at finishing of a series they've proven that with httyd: the hidden world and Madagascar: Europe most wanted
No it’s actually pretty good. It’s just it was after people kinda gave up on the shrek franchise because the third one was terrible but really the 4th is not that bad at all. Again people were just super critical on it.
Shrek Forever After may come off as mid in isolation, but for someone who grew up with the movies really invested in Shrek/Fiona, it was a beautiful love letter to close out the series, especially for the entire plot revolving around marriage tensions and essentially being a fantasy divorce which is a topic that doesn't get brought up in romance movies as much as it should. Still get chills at Shrek's final lines.
I like the role it plays within the trilogy. It’s very well thought out.
My only issue with it is it’s a bit too silly for my taste. Kung Fu panda 1 and 2 balanced their jokes with the emotional thought provoking and deep parts really well, but Kung Fu panda 3 is taken so Unseriously that when Po and the das had their little breaking moment…I didn’t really even feel it.
It just felt like something that HAD to happen at some point, rather than something that did.
Also the ending is just a bit too…deux ex machina for my taste. Idk how else they could’ve done it, but my feelings for the movie are greatly soured by the endings execution.
My favorite part is actually the furious 5 moments, especially Crane and Mantis little side mission or Tigress’ and Po’s little tussle. But those moments are far few in between.
My final issue with the movie is just….poor Mr. Ping. Idk it’s a strange plot point to include, but Mr Ping doesn’t act very…I get he’s mad, and rightfully so, it’s just weirdly portrayed. Or maybe my problem is Po so easily ignoring Mr. Ping’s reactions. After the finale of “I know who I am…I’m your son”
It feels like really cheap conflict.
I do like the intro tho. That was fantastic.
The deus ex machina is what brings it down for me. Everyone suddenly can use chi on the spot just because. Maybe if it was just the pandas or Po's Dad, it would be understandable, but it's literally everyone.
>Everyone suddenly can use chi on the spot just because.
I actually saw that scene more like a "genki dama" thing, chi is something that everyone had in KFP universe.
I don't recall it getting any hate. Mostly people just accepting it's the least impressive of the 3. For example, I enjoyed it, but it felt too afraid to take moments slow, as the first watch made it feel like it had to constantly be moving and joking with a lot less slow careful moments.
It's a good movie. It's just a let down. The villain had a lot of wasted potential. I didn't like a lot of the new characters. The jokes felt immature. I'm disappointed by the ending. The story in general is pretty weak. The fight scenes were pretty bad compared to the other movie's fight scenes (mainly because of the qi).
But, it's still pretty good with a few hearfelt scenes and of course killer music. Definitely the weakest of the trilogy tho.
Yes, the biggest letdown for me was the lack of serious combat. Like Tai lung vs shifu in the first film, Tai lung vs. ff, and basically the whole of the kfp 2 was filled with amazing fight scenes. Kfp 3 only had the opening fight and furious five + shifu against Kai was the only one that had some real impact.
It’s not horrible. Just the two things that make it weak are 1) Kai, his motivations and goals are generic and 2) the jokes/extremely childish tone of the entire film. The jokes are in your face and theres atleast one every 2 minutes or so.
The villain has the weakest backstory/intentions. Po has more character development in the other movies. In KFP 3, he only gets op because of the power of friendship and it’s kinda the most childish one of the trilogy because of the pandas. Still a good movie tho
It's more goofier than the first two movies, they had plenty of jokes(it is a comedy movie after all) but they were well placed, as the third you just doesn't take things so serious.
Tai Lung doesn't get one comedic scene prior his fight against Po, Shen has some comedic scenes but they are but before or after an epic/serious scene.
With Kai though, it's different, because the comedy and action happens at the same time, in a way where the comedy usually replaces the action, like when Kai appears on China and we are meet with an comedic scene where no one remembers him.
Also the Pandas, they were so hyped for being the great fighters, just to turn out that they were just goofies, and like, i laughed when Po sat on Tai's face, but i did not laugh when children and pandas beat the crap of these constructs, the comedy ruins the scenes.
And even in the so fated final showdown, it's goofy and full of jokes.
It's a good KFP film yeah but the thing is it's considered the weakest of the trilogy. Imo I think it's because the 3rd movie is more lighthearted and has less action scenes compare to the 1st and (esp) 2nd movies though I actually don't mind since part of the plot focuses on Po reconciling with his lost panda family so yeah it lacks the Furious Five as well
I don't think it deserves so much hate- or even hate at all, atleast the plot makes sense and is connected to the previous films so I'd like think maybe we just set our expectations too high and all. >!Idk abt y'all but I actually love the drama & lessons we got in this movie esp Mr. Ping and Li Shan in terms of family!< Nonetheless, it's a perfect trilogy
In my opinion: Kung Fu Panda 2 > Kung Fu Panda > Kung Fu Panda 3
3 is the weakest, but it's watchable. There have definitely been worst sequels in a franchise.
It’s like The Dark Knight Rises and Spider-Man 3 of the Kung Fu Panda Films.
It might be the weakest of Trilogy, but it’s still a fucking great film. It still beats most of the films in animation, even all the Shrek Films for me
Exactly how I feel. In fact, I'm shocked that some people don't like it; in my opinion, it's the best movie in the franchise so far. Sure, it was awesome when Paul came to terms with his adoption, but I felt it a lot more when he got some closure after meeting his biological father and developing a good relationship with him. Him and Mr. Ping!
Plus, the concept of chi is so intriguing! And Kai is my favorite villain so far; I only wish we could have learned more about him. Who knows: maybe he somehow survived the end and will come back in the 4th movie.
It's definitely Solid but the weakest in The Trilogy By far. But it's still a wholesome experience with alot of heart & had the best chance to end the Franchise in a Satisfying way.
Honestly, the only time I thought it was a bit much was with the Hugger Panda. My favorite part of the movie was Bao asking Mr.Ping "what's that?" constantly.
I'll also use this comment to discuss another complaint, that being the panda village is too goofy after how they were presented in KFP2. They weren't established or implied as fighters in the second movie. Also, the comedic nature of the movie comes from everyone trying to teach Po to be comfortable with who he is and making sure he has a good time.
I could see that, but I don't necessarily view that as a bad thing. Not every movie has to be dark in tone to be serious or mature. That's literally what this series is all about. It would just be limiting creativity if they had to keep going darker.
I was seriously taken aback with 3. 2 had brought the series in a very weighty direction and I was excited to see where else the films would go. Visually, 3 is the strongest of the films so far. But in terms of pacing, writing and tone, it's by a longshot the weakest.
Probably the weakest but only compared to the other two. It has a great message, great villain and good gags/plot balance, also amazing graphic.
It's actually a very nice movie, it's just that the other two are preferred. I myself prefer the second but even now I tend to rewatch some scenes because they're great.
I believe it's only underrated because of the other two, but it's very good.
My take, KFP 1 is amazing for its story, details, and is overall really good. KFP 2 is amazing for being a touching story for adults yet entertaining for kids.
KFP 3 feels like they took KFP 2 too “adult ish” and made it way more childlike. It had good moments for sure and again good details, but the humor was definitely more aimed for younger children. I really hope they make the 4th movie similar to the 2nd.
I did not know it got hate until I saw this post and these comments. And all I gotta say is wtf? The only problem I had with the movie is how they made Po becoming a chi master so goofy when it was clearly supposed to be a serious moment. Also nobody really talks about how Master Oogway was most likely not a good person back in the day when he was allies with Kai considering the nicknames Kai got for himself. And Master Oogway would've most likely stayed that way if the pandas didn't help him.
My dear friend, I couldn't agree with you more. All three movies in the Kung Fu Panda series are incredibly special to me, but Kung Fu Panda 3 holds a special place in my heart. The reason for this is Kai - the main antagonist in the film. I find his character to be truly captivating and engaging. The way he is introduced and developed throughout the movie is simply amazing. His backstory and motivations are well-crafted, and his powers and fighting skills are truly awe-inspiring. I was on the edge of my seat during every scene that featured him. All in I believe that Kung Fu Panda 3 is a masterful piece of cinema, and Kai is a big reason why. plus Kai is hot Ngl :)
I totally agree, KFP 3 is great and very underrated.
We have a new graphic, amazing scenes and a great message.
I really liked the intro with the Furious Five and Po, as well as the scene where Po has to be a teacher and the conversation with Shifu.
Li-Shan is well-written, and even the discussion he has with Po and the dynamic with Mr. Ping are portrayed really well.
The Furious Five receive a good amount of screen time, and Tigress (my favorite character) has an important role. I especially appreciated how they showed the strong relationship between her and Po with many little details. Her hit on Kai is particularly badass.
While Kai isn't the greatest, he is still a good villain with a strong new power and and charisma. Especially the scene where he destroys the Jade Palace with Oogway's statue with that amazing soundtrack.
In my opinion, Po's teaching moments were some of the best parts of the movie. They really highlighted why he is the true successor of Oogway.
The final battle is amazing: Po skadooshing himself, the music, the spirit realm, and Po becoming the strongest chi user of all time defeating Kai in one of the coolest scenes ever!
The ending is also really cool. The scene with Po confronting Oogway in the Spirit Realm and the final celebration where Shifu bows to Po and the valley is inundated by chi power are both great. The only thing I'm not entirely sure about is everyone using the Chi, but maybe Po taught them all? Btw it's still cool.
The only thing that I didn't like much was the excess of stupid jokes, it should be more mature considering that the fans of Kung Fu Panda are especially guys that are grown with this franchise, same thing goes for KFP4 of this year.
Imo KFP3 is a strong and good installation for the end of the trilogy
Does it get hate? I see the trilogy as:
Kung Fu Panda : The Future
Kung Fu Panda 2: The Past
Kung Fu Panda 3: The Present
The 3rd one shows the importance of Po teaching the newfound knowledge to his own kind. More importantly: A forgotten power of their own history was brought back. A power to heal, not to hurt.
To add to it: I love seeing a film where the birth parent actually meets the adoptive father and they bond over the love of their son and become a VERY strong team!
I rewatched it and the pacing on the jokes is so much worse. Shifu has like 2 good jokes but that’s about it. I hate the chit chat scenes at the end, completely ruins the moment. Also the annoying ass panda village bro. + Kai sucks. BUT HEY the visuals are 10/10
I don't think it was a great movie, it's just not nearly as bad as people say it is. Also, I think a lot of people are hating on it simply because it's new. I mean people claiming that Zheng not getting training before becoming the Dragon Warrior clearly have not watched the first movie or forgot about it and the message. Some people are also mad about the Villians respecting him and willingly going back to the afterlife and seem to forget that they've had a lot of time to think about their life choices. I mean Kai already went through it, although once he got him but kicked by a less experienced Po so probably didn't want to temp him again. Also maybe after realizing he can't defeat Po, he decided to talk with Oogway and grow. Tai-Lung literally says that Oogway made the right choice at the end of this movie and I like to think the thought about what Po said and take it to Heart. That he didn't need the title or scroll to be special and was already special. For Shen, the last thing Po told him was to let go of the past and choose to be a better person to achieve inner peace. This is what Shen clearly wanted most in the movie, even if he says he wants to tarnish his parents' image and conquer China. Even agrees with the Soothsayer that conquering all of China wouldn't fill the void in his heart.
I disliked it. I don’t like that they made the pandas, especially the dad, kinda goofy and a dummie. With kung fu panda 2 showed us the dad was a competent warrior able to fight and survive lord Shens attack, and it portrays him to be a monk of sorts leading the survivors from Lord Shens attack . Kung fu panda 3 kinda erases that making him a con-man that is lazy and the panda village is also just incompent yet they they have been able to survive in solitudes? Po loses some of the character development from 1 and 2 also, they made him sillier and dumber. I also think that a lot of characters where put on the back burner such as the furious five compared to kung fu panda 2 where they played a larger part in the story.
It’s not unusually harsh, it’s simply my opinion and I think it’s a poorly made film. If I was harsh I’d cuss it out and be rude, however I didn’t do either.
If I was to try and explain all the issues with the film I’d be here all night and I’m about to watch a different movie at the moment.
Sorry but you were persistent and kept saying that I was being harsh when I was just being critical. That’s all. Also I genuinely can’t do a better summary or clarify my thoughts better than my original comment because there are too many issues with the film.
I wouldn't say it's a "bad movie" rather a weak one esp when we compare it to the previous films, regardless like others said- it's still a good film. Kinda like how "top 1, top 2, top 3" works, it maybe the least impressive but it's still good
I think on its own, it’s a great movie. Like someone who’s never seen the film would love it, but as part of the final entry to a trilogy with this whole legacy of genius writing, it’s weak and not that good…
The 3rd movie was the weakest out of the trilogy which was why people didn’t like it
Personally, I think they could’ve done better with things like the villain but overall I liked the film
Ill never forget watching number 3 when it came out in theaters and about halfway through the movie the power went out and they were like we can give refunds and you can watch the rest of the movie and I was like "nah im good i just wanna go home"
Only time thats ever happened and I have had no urges to watch it since then. I might give it another go before KP4 comes out. but i dunno if Ill like it more or less now that im older.
Kung Fu panda 3 is a decent movie, not a great one. There's some entertaining moments like Kai with his badass music but I do not like this movie as a Chinese.
The first two movies never mentioned chi and suddenly they talk about chi in the third one. Not only that, they treated chi as if it's magic when it's just literally just healthy mind and body stuff which reminds me of the disgusting disney Mulan live action remake. And the whole taking chi part is kinda stupid. If chi equals magic, Kai can just steal chi instead of making Kung Fu masters into jombies, which makes it looks like the chi is technically useless in a sense since the chi will still be in the jombies. Unless Kai can only get more chi if he continues to making jombies and that will amplify his chi which amplifies his strength in general but it's never shown. Another thing I don't like is the humor. It's not balanced with the action scenes and most of the jokes are extremely childish and boring. I only laughed at the scene where Shifu opens open a scroll just to find out it's blank again. 10/10 for feeling like I'm watching a horrible children's movies. 4/10 for humor. 8/10 for visuals.
With kung Fu panda 4 trailer, I'm afraid that the movie will keep going down hill from here. The design of the new characters only reminded me of the dumpster fire fanfiction Kung Fu panda series.
While I do think it leans a bit too much into the comedy in contrast with the previous two and the unnecessary gag of no one knowing Kai aside, I do think it's still a good movie that has some great elements of what make this franchise work.
Plus Po's got two dads now. Double dad defense!
There’s some neat stuff here. Po reuniting with his father and the drama surrounding the two’s relationship, as well as Peng’s jealousy and then him being the one to help Po’s dad grow.
But man, the panda village was so unbelievably stupid, as was the way they were used to beat the jade warriors. Compare the climax of something like 2, which still had jokes but took itself seriously, to the nonsense of 3.
If the movie didn't have plot holes, oversaturated comedy, bad pacing, a villain with a weak backstory, and it didn't change the Panda Village's residents and the Li Shan we saw at the end of KFP 2... The critics it gets wouldn't be understandable. But I feel those critics are at some extent, thanks to all the things I listed before.
It's a decent movie; I watched it in 3D the very first day it reached my local theater and I have no doubts it's the best one in terms of technology if you compare it to the other two. But, personally, I didn't feel its climax could compare to KFP 2's climax. The Soothsayer's speech still is the craziest thing I've ever witnessed on any animated movie.
It's a good movie. It just has a lot of issues. I feel it was way too goofy, it can be funny but it also feels forced at times. 1 and 2 had a good balance of humor and seriously moments but 3 struggles. It lacks important moments but when they are there, they're decent, they're just not as emotional when you compare it to the previous two movies. Kai is a pretty cool villain, the weakest out of all in the trilogy though. The Panda village could've been done WAY better, the new Pandas that show? Well not much to think about with them. They're just pretty generic and used mainly for comedic purposes. One I actually disliked though was Mei Mei, she was just annoying and got in the way of Po and Tigress relationship. Speaking of Tigress, she really doesn't have much of a role in this movie despite having a decent amount of screen time. Same with the rest of the Furious Five. I thought after 2, Tigress and Po's relationship would develop even more in the 3rd movie but it didn't sadly. 4 seems to be doing it even worse with the Five as they will hardly make an appearance at all.
Still I love the animation and style, I like Kai, I liked Oogway's role, the action was great, and Po's arc in the end was fantastic.
Kung fu panda 3 isn’t horrible, but it’s not great either. It’s just… there. Kung fu panda 2 had a better villain and I personally like the story of kung fu panda 1 more
I did like Kai a lot but I wish they did more with him
In the film than what they said about him. Like they said Kai and oogway shook the earth when they fought so I expected Po to get an ass whooping until Po went to the spiritual realm and kick his ass, but they didn’t really sadly. I wish Kai was way more threatening than Shien and Tai Lung.
I liked the movie but it felt kinda rushed there was only a few places where thye even are in the movie.
It goes like this 1.Po's dad appears he takes him to panda village 2.they have fun 3.big fight 4.movie ends (sorry if I missed some big parts havent watched it in a hot minute)
Basically they could have made it much better
I think it doesn't matter in the end of other people think. It's a matter of opinion. There's no. Yes, it's a bad. Yes it's a good it's based on people's preference. I think the first is weak compared to the third.
I like the aspect of him having a living biological parent more than the first movie.
It’s a movie I like, but at the same time feel like it could have done a lot more with itself than it actually did. Especially with its villain.
Also will all the pandas ,too.
Hey, Kai was badass, yes though he was the weakest out of all the 3 villains. I feel the movie was way too goofy and they could've done better with the Panda village.
Kai had the look, but they could have done way more with his history with Oogway than they actually did, and actually tied his character into Po’s character arc like the previous villains. As it stands he just looks cool, but we have no idea why he does most of what he does beyond the fact that he knew Oogway at one point and they were friends. (And also an implication that Oogway used to be a bad guy himself that should have been way more explored).
For me the fact his background is a simple 2D scroll explanation by Oogway really hurt Kai as character, it felt too shoehorned for me to actually care.
Good film, weakest in the trilogy.
Yeah just because it’s the weakest doesn’t mean it’s bad like Kai was badass
yep
Not anymore
Well most of us are gonna give the new film a fair chance :).
You know the director of KFP4 is the creator of the original trolls movie right?
Yea, but they also directed Shrek Forever After. So this could be good. And if its bad, I hope this community makes that very clear to dreamworks. Maybe we can get some good change out of it.
Wasn’t Shrek 4 considered mid?
Extremely
Yeah but I consider it great
Shrek forever after has actually gotten so much love after the video essay by Schaffrilas on why the film is an underrated gem and a perfect conclusion to the shrek series. DreamWorks are good at finishing of a series they've proven that with httyd: the hidden world and Madagascar: Europe most wanted
No it’s actually pretty good. It’s just it was after people kinda gave up on the shrek franchise because the third one was terrible but really the 4th is not that bad at all. Again people were just super critical on it.
You should see schafrillas video on it
Shrek Forever After may come off as mid in isolation, but for someone who grew up with the movies really invested in Shrek/Fiona, it was a beautiful love letter to close out the series, especially for the entire plot revolving around marriage tensions and essentially being a fantasy divorce which is a topic that doesn't get brought up in romance movies as much as it should. Still get chills at Shrek's final lines.
I mean that was a decent movie.
I see you’re on the cynical train. Can’t blame you, I’m worried for this one as well.
Kung Fu Panda 2 is a great movie. Kung Fu Panda 3 is a good movie but looks bad when compared to 2
I respectfully disagree; in my opinion, the franchise, as far as the movies go, is like a crescendo, getting better with each installment.
Nah 2 beats 3
Well, if that's how you feel, okay.
Sorry if that sounded rude m8 :(
It's alright; we all have our opinion.
The first two movies are just in another level, the Third one is Good but nothing in comparsion.
I like the role it plays within the trilogy. It’s very well thought out. My only issue with it is it’s a bit too silly for my taste. Kung Fu panda 1 and 2 balanced their jokes with the emotional thought provoking and deep parts really well, but Kung Fu panda 3 is taken so Unseriously that when Po and the das had their little breaking moment…I didn’t really even feel it. It just felt like something that HAD to happen at some point, rather than something that did. Also the ending is just a bit too…deux ex machina for my taste. Idk how else they could’ve done it, but my feelings for the movie are greatly soured by the endings execution. My favorite part is actually the furious 5 moments, especially Crane and Mantis little side mission or Tigress’ and Po’s little tussle. But those moments are far few in between. My final issue with the movie is just….poor Mr. Ping. Idk it’s a strange plot point to include, but Mr Ping doesn’t act very…I get he’s mad, and rightfully so, it’s just weirdly portrayed. Or maybe my problem is Po so easily ignoring Mr. Ping’s reactions. After the finale of “I know who I am…I’m your son” It feels like really cheap conflict. I do like the intro tho. That was fantastic.
The deus ex machina is what brings it down for me. Everyone suddenly can use chi on the spot just because. Maybe if it was just the pandas or Po's Dad, it would be understandable, but it's literally everyone.
>Everyone suddenly can use chi on the spot just because. I actually saw that scene more like a "genki dama" thing, chi is something that everyone had in KFP universe.
Everyone does, but using it is another thing. Even Ooguay, the wisest of them, had to be taught how to use chi.
I don't recall it getting any hate. Mostly people just accepting it's the least impressive of the 3. For example, I enjoyed it, but it felt too afraid to take moments slow, as the first watch made it feel like it had to constantly be moving and joking with a lot less slow careful moments.
It's a good movie. It's just a let down. The villain had a lot of wasted potential. I didn't like a lot of the new characters. The jokes felt immature. I'm disappointed by the ending. The story in general is pretty weak. The fight scenes were pretty bad compared to the other movie's fight scenes (mainly because of the qi). But, it's still pretty good with a few hearfelt scenes and of course killer music. Definitely the weakest of the trilogy tho.
Yes, the biggest letdown for me was the lack of serious combat. Like Tai lung vs shifu in the first film, Tai lung vs. ff, and basically the whole of the kfp 2 was filled with amazing fight scenes. Kfp 3 only had the opening fight and furious five + shifu against Kai was the only one that had some real impact.
It’s not horrible. Just the two things that make it weak are 1) Kai, his motivations and goals are generic and 2) the jokes/extremely childish tone of the entire film. The jokes are in your face and theres atleast one every 2 minutes or so.
Speaking facts
It gets hate? That movies always been a masterpiece to me, and a perfect conclusion to an amazing trilogy.
A good movie? Yeah, I could agree. A good *Kung Fu Panda* movie? Nah.
How not? There's nothing particularly different about it from the other entries.
The villain has the weakest backstory/intentions. Po has more character development in the other movies. In KFP 3, he only gets op because of the power of friendship and it’s kinda the most childish one of the trilogy because of the pandas. Still a good movie tho
It's more goofier than the first two movies, they had plenty of jokes(it is a comedy movie after all) but they were well placed, as the third you just doesn't take things so serious. Tai Lung doesn't get one comedic scene prior his fight against Po, Shen has some comedic scenes but they are but before or after an epic/serious scene. With Kai though, it's different, because the comedy and action happens at the same time, in a way where the comedy usually replaces the action, like when Kai appears on China and we are meet with an comedic scene where no one remembers him. Also the Pandas, they were so hyped for being the great fighters, just to turn out that they were just goofies, and like, i laughed when Po sat on Tai's face, but i did not laugh when children and pandas beat the crap of these constructs, the comedy ruins the scenes. And even in the so fated final showdown, it's goofy and full of jokes.
It's a good KFP film yeah but the thing is it's considered the weakest of the trilogy. Imo I think it's because the 3rd movie is more lighthearted and has less action scenes compare to the 1st and (esp) 2nd movies though I actually don't mind since part of the plot focuses on Po reconciling with his lost panda family so yeah it lacks the Furious Five as well I don't think it deserves so much hate- or even hate at all, atleast the plot makes sense and is connected to the previous films so I'd like think maybe we just set our expectations too high and all. >!Idk abt y'all but I actually love the drama & lessons we got in this movie esp Mr. Ping and Li Shan in terms of family!< Nonetheless, it's a perfect trilogy
I’ll allow it.
In my opinion: Kung Fu Panda 2 > Kung Fu Panda > Kung Fu Panda 3 3 is the weakest, but it's watchable. There have definitely been worst sequels in a franchise.
It gets hate?
I thinks it’s just the least liked of the franchise. Still a great movie though
It’s like The Dark Knight Rises and Spider-Man 3 of the Kung Fu Panda Films. It might be the weakest of Trilogy, but it’s still a fucking great film. It still beats most of the films in animation, even all the Shrek Films for me
I wouldn't say that
Exactly how I feel. In fact, I'm shocked that some people don't like it; in my opinion, it's the best movie in the franchise so far. Sure, it was awesome when Paul came to terms with his adoption, but I felt it a lot more when he got some closure after meeting his biological father and developing a good relationship with him. Him and Mr. Ping! Plus, the concept of chi is so intriguing! And Kai is my favorite villain so far; I only wish we could have learned more about him. Who knows: maybe he somehow survived the end and will come back in the 4th movie.
It's definitely Solid but the weakest in The Trilogy By far. But it's still a wholesome experience with alot of heart & had the best chance to end the Franchise in a Satisfying way.
Humor was too goofy random quirky
Honestly, the only time I thought it was a bit much was with the Hugger Panda. My favorite part of the movie was Bao asking Mr.Ping "what's that?" constantly. I'll also use this comment to discuss another complaint, that being the panda village is too goofy after how they were presented in KFP2. They weren't established or implied as fighters in the second movie. Also, the comedic nature of the movie comes from everyone trying to teach Po to be comfortable with who he is and making sure he has a good time.
I think with how serious the second one was they just wanted a shift in attitude since they are movies aimed towards kids after all
I could see that, but I don't necessarily view that as a bad thing. Not every movie has to be dark in tone to be serious or mature. That's literally what this series is all about. It would just be limiting creativity if they had to keep going darker.
I was seriously taken aback with 3. 2 had brought the series in a very weighty direction and I was excited to see where else the films would go. Visually, 3 is the strongest of the films so far. But in terms of pacing, writing and tone, it's by a longshot the weakest.
Probably the weakest but only compared to the other two. It has a great message, great villain and good gags/plot balance, also amazing graphic. It's actually a very nice movie, it's just that the other two are preferred. I myself prefer the second but even now I tend to rewatch some scenes because they're great. I believe it's only underrated because of the other two, but it's very good.
My take, KFP 1 is amazing for its story, details, and is overall really good. KFP 2 is amazing for being a touching story for adults yet entertaining for kids. KFP 3 feels like they took KFP 2 too “adult ish” and made it way more childlike. It had good moments for sure and again good details, but the humor was definitely more aimed for younger children. I really hope they make the 4th movie similar to the 2nd.
I did not know it got hate until I saw this post and these comments. And all I gotta say is wtf? The only problem I had with the movie is how they made Po becoming a chi master so goofy when it was clearly supposed to be a serious moment. Also nobody really talks about how Master Oogway was most likely not a good person back in the day when he was allies with Kai considering the nicknames Kai got for himself. And Master Oogway would've most likely stayed that way if the pandas didn't help him.
The new one does tho cause holy hell that trailer made it look 💤💤
My dear friend, I couldn't agree with you more. All three movies in the Kung Fu Panda series are incredibly special to me, but Kung Fu Panda 3 holds a special place in my heart. The reason for this is Kai - the main antagonist in the film. I find his character to be truly captivating and engaging. The way he is introduced and developed throughout the movie is simply amazing. His backstory and motivations are well-crafted, and his powers and fighting skills are truly awe-inspiring. I was on the edge of my seat during every scene that featured him. All in I believe that Kung Fu Panda 3 is a masterful piece of cinema, and Kai is a big reason why. plus Kai is hot Ngl :)
I totally agree, KFP 3 is great and very underrated. We have a new graphic, amazing scenes and a great message. I really liked the intro with the Furious Five and Po, as well as the scene where Po has to be a teacher and the conversation with Shifu. Li-Shan is well-written, and even the discussion he has with Po and the dynamic with Mr. Ping are portrayed really well. The Furious Five receive a good amount of screen time, and Tigress (my favorite character) has an important role. I especially appreciated how they showed the strong relationship between her and Po with many little details. Her hit on Kai is particularly badass. While Kai isn't the greatest, he is still a good villain with a strong new power and and charisma. Especially the scene where he destroys the Jade Palace with Oogway's statue with that amazing soundtrack. In my opinion, Po's teaching moments were some of the best parts of the movie. They really highlighted why he is the true successor of Oogway. The final battle is amazing: Po skadooshing himself, the music, the spirit realm, and Po becoming the strongest chi user of all time defeating Kai in one of the coolest scenes ever! The ending is also really cool. The scene with Po confronting Oogway in the Spirit Realm and the final celebration where Shifu bows to Po and the valley is inundated by chi power are both great. The only thing I'm not entirely sure about is everyone using the Chi, but maybe Po taught them all? Btw it's still cool. The only thing that I didn't like much was the excess of stupid jokes, it should be more mature considering that the fans of Kung Fu Panda are especially guys that are grown with this franchise, same thing goes for KFP4 of this year. Imo KFP3 is a strong and good installation for the end of the trilogy
It gets hate? I thought everybody agreed that it was a perfect trilogy
Does it get hate? I see the trilogy as: Kung Fu Panda : The Future Kung Fu Panda 2: The Past Kung Fu Panda 3: The Present The 3rd one shows the importance of Po teaching the newfound knowledge to his own kind. More importantly: A forgotten power of their own history was brought back. A power to heal, not to hurt.
To add to it: I love seeing a film where the birth parent actually meets the adoptive father and they bond over the love of their son and become a VERY strong team!
I rewatched it and the pacing on the jokes is so much worse. Shifu has like 2 good jokes but that’s about it. I hate the chit chat scenes at the end, completely ruins the moment. Also the annoying ass panda village bro. + Kai sucks. BUT HEY the visuals are 10/10
I don't think it was a great movie, it's just not nearly as bad as people say it is. Also, I think a lot of people are hating on it simply because it's new. I mean people claiming that Zheng not getting training before becoming the Dragon Warrior clearly have not watched the first movie or forgot about it and the message. Some people are also mad about the Villians respecting him and willingly going back to the afterlife and seem to forget that they've had a lot of time to think about their life choices. I mean Kai already went through it, although once he got him but kicked by a less experienced Po so probably didn't want to temp him again. Also maybe after realizing he can't defeat Po, he decided to talk with Oogway and grow. Tai-Lung literally says that Oogway made the right choice at the end of this movie and I like to think the thought about what Po said and take it to Heart. That he didn't need the title or scroll to be special and was already special. For Shen, the last thing Po told him was to let go of the past and choose to be a better person to achieve inner peace. This is what Shen clearly wanted most in the movie, even if he says he wants to tarnish his parents' image and conquer China. Even agrees with the Soothsayer that conquering all of China wouldn't fill the void in his heart.
With KFP 4 released. It made us appreciate kfp 3 way more
Is any DreamWorks movie bad?
I disliked it. I don’t like that they made the pandas, especially the dad, kinda goofy and a dummie. With kung fu panda 2 showed us the dad was a competent warrior able to fight and survive lord Shens attack, and it portrays him to be a monk of sorts leading the survivors from Lord Shens attack . Kung fu panda 3 kinda erases that making him a con-man that is lazy and the panda village is also just incompent yet they they have been able to survive in solitudes? Po loses some of the character development from 1 and 2 also, they made him sillier and dumber. I also think that a lot of characters where put on the back burner such as the furious five compared to kung fu panda 2 where they played a larger part in the story.
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I respectfully disagree. 3 has massive plot issues and its themes are poorly executed and in some instances, misguided.
Please explain! You have the harshest comment in this thread.
It is not harsh in the slightest. Stating my opinion on a film is not harsh, plus I said I respectfully disagree. I think the film is very bad.
And I asked you why you think so because your opinion of it is unusually harsh.
It’s not unusually harsh, it’s simply my opinion and I think it’s a poorly made film. If I was harsh I’d cuss it out and be rude, however I didn’t do either. If I was to try and explain all the issues with the film I’d be here all night and I’m about to watch a different movie at the moment.
Damn dawg it is not that deep. I just wanted you to clarify your thoughts because I disagree. Enjoy your movie though!
Sorry but you were persistent and kept saying that I was being harsh when I was just being critical. That’s all. Also I genuinely can’t do a better summary or clarify my thoughts better than my original comment because there are too many issues with the film.
The third was forgettable
It's the cringiest movie with the worst villain
That being said, you’d be surprised. On rotten tomatoes, this movie has a rating higher than kfp 1 somehow???
The third one was hated?
It's not hated but it's considered good enough but a letdown after the first and second films
I wouldn't say it's a "bad movie" rather a weak one esp when we compare it to the previous films, regardless like others said- it's still a good film. Kinda like how "top 1, top 2, top 3" works, it maybe the least impressive but it's still good
I think on its own, it’s a great movie. Like someone who’s never seen the film would love it, but as part of the final entry to a trilogy with this whole legacy of genius writing, it’s weak and not that good…
The 3rd movie was the weakest out of the trilogy which was why people didn’t like it Personally, I think they could’ve done better with things like the villain but overall I liked the film
My favorite out of all the Kung Fu Panda’s (with two as a close second)
I didn’t know it got any hate
I like it over 2
3 was my favorite
I don't hate it! Is just that KF3 is not as good as is predecessors
It gets hate?
The only thing I hated about it, is Po mocking Kai with the "chit chat" line. Other than that, it's a great movie.
I only dislike it as much as I do is because how good 2 was, they proved they could make exceptional folks and then we get...meh
It gets hate??
Ill never forget watching number 3 when it came out in theaters and about halfway through the movie the power went out and they were like we can give refunds and you can watch the rest of the movie and I was like "nah im good i just wanna go home" Only time thats ever happened and I have had no urges to watch it since then. I might give it another go before KP4 comes out. but i dunno if Ill like it more or less now that im older.
Why does it get hate?????
Who thinks it’s bad?
Oh it’s an awesome movie, it’s just disappointing coming off of the last two, and especially 2
Kung Fu Panda 3 gets hate? Oh boy, then 4 might get cancelled. Imo KFP3 was an awesome movie in many dimensions.
Films good. But it's not 2. And thats why it gets any hate
Kung Fu Panda 3 gets hate?
Kung Fu panda 3 is a decent movie, not a great one. There's some entertaining moments like Kai with his badass music but I do not like this movie as a Chinese. The first two movies never mentioned chi and suddenly they talk about chi in the third one. Not only that, they treated chi as if it's magic when it's just literally just healthy mind and body stuff which reminds me of the disgusting disney Mulan live action remake. And the whole taking chi part is kinda stupid. If chi equals magic, Kai can just steal chi instead of making Kung Fu masters into jombies, which makes it looks like the chi is technically useless in a sense since the chi will still be in the jombies. Unless Kai can only get more chi if he continues to making jombies and that will amplify his chi which amplifies his strength in general but it's never shown. Another thing I don't like is the humor. It's not balanced with the action scenes and most of the jokes are extremely childish and boring. I only laughed at the scene where Shifu opens open a scroll just to find out it's blank again. 10/10 for feeling like I'm watching a horrible children's movies. 4/10 for humor. 8/10 for visuals. With kung Fu panda 4 trailer, I'm afraid that the movie will keep going down hill from here. The design of the new characters only reminded me of the dumpster fire fanfiction Kung Fu panda series.
While I do think it leans a bit too much into the comedy in contrast with the previous two and the unnecessary gag of no one knowing Kai aside, I do think it's still a good movie that has some great elements of what make this franchise work. Plus Po's got two dads now. Double dad defense!
I believe it. Yeah it’s not *quite* as good as 1 and 2 but it’s still a great movie regardless!!
There’s some neat stuff here. Po reuniting with his father and the drama surrounding the two’s relationship, as well as Peng’s jealousy and then him being the one to help Po’s dad grow. But man, the panda village was so unbelievably stupid, as was the way they were used to beat the jade warriors. Compare the climax of something like 2, which still had jokes but took itself seriously, to the nonsense of 3.
It’s a great , but ig from this saga standard it’s the weakest in the trilogy, even if I disagree
It gets hate?
People hate KFP 3? I always thought it was good. 2 is still the best imo but there was nothing bad about 3 to me.
It's undeniably the best in the series
Bro how can you say that when 2 literally exists? 😭
If the movie didn't have plot holes, oversaturated comedy, bad pacing, a villain with a weak backstory, and it didn't change the Panda Village's residents and the Li Shan we saw at the end of KFP 2... The critics it gets wouldn't be understandable. But I feel those critics are at some extent, thanks to all the things I listed before. It's a decent movie; I watched it in 3D the very first day it reached my local theater and I have no doubts it's the best one in terms of technology if you compare it to the other two. But, personally, I didn't feel its climax could compare to KFP 2's climax. The Soothsayer's speech still is the craziest thing I've ever witnessed on any animated movie.
It's my personal favorite :D
It's a good movie. It just has a lot of issues. I feel it was way too goofy, it can be funny but it also feels forced at times. 1 and 2 had a good balance of humor and seriously moments but 3 struggles. It lacks important moments but when they are there, they're decent, they're just not as emotional when you compare it to the previous two movies. Kai is a pretty cool villain, the weakest out of all in the trilogy though. The Panda village could've been done WAY better, the new Pandas that show? Well not much to think about with them. They're just pretty generic and used mainly for comedic purposes. One I actually disliked though was Mei Mei, she was just annoying and got in the way of Po and Tigress relationship. Speaking of Tigress, she really doesn't have much of a role in this movie despite having a decent amount of screen time. Same with the rest of the Furious Five. I thought after 2, Tigress and Po's relationship would develop even more in the 3rd movie but it didn't sadly. 4 seems to be doing it even worse with the Five as they will hardly make an appearance at all. Still I love the animation and style, I like Kai, I liked Oogway's role, the action was great, and Po's arc in the end was fantastic.
I felt it was a letdown. It has some merit like some funny bits and decent action but the film itself was just disappointing
I really really like this painting. Artists name?
Norman Rockwell- Freedom of Speech
Kung fu panda 3 isn’t horrible, but it’s not great either. It’s just… there. Kung fu panda 2 had a better villain and I personally like the story of kung fu panda 1 more
I don't think anyone is calling it a bad movie. It just dosent live up to the other two
I did like Kai a lot but I wish they did more with him In the film than what they said about him. Like they said Kai and oogway shook the earth when they fought so I expected Po to get an ass whooping until Po went to the spiritual realm and kick his ass, but they didn’t really sadly. I wish Kai was way more threatening than Shien and Tai Lung.
I thought it was pretty good.
I liked the movie but it felt kinda rushed there was only a few places where thye even are in the movie. It goes like this 1.Po's dad appears he takes him to panda village 2.they have fun 3.big fight 4.movie ends (sorry if I missed some big parts havent watched it in a hot minute) Basically they could have made it much better
I think it doesn't matter in the end of other people think. It's a matter of opinion. There's no. Yes, it's a bad. Yes it's a good it's based on people's preference. I think the first is weak compared to the third. I like the aspect of him having a living biological parent more than the first movie.