Grade: B+

Kung Fu Panda is a Dreamworks animated film.  Jack Black is the panda, Po.  We first see Po working in his dad’s noodle restaurant.  His dad wants him to take over the business, but Po has other dreams, he loves Kung Fu.  When a big competition comes up, Po ends up on the outside looking in, until he literally falls from the sky into the center of the arena.  This qualifies him to be the next “Dragon Warrior!”  He now must be trained, and mentored in the martial arts, so that he can battle the big bad guy who has just escaped from prison.  Cute story about being true to yourself, finding your inner strength, and making your dreams come true.  Good for all ages.  Very family-friendly.  Angelina Jolie voices the Tiger, Dustin Hoffman is the mouse-type animal, the Kung Fu master.