This was such a funny movie! Very young kids may become a little frightened from the fight scenes. But is was very clean.
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Kung Fu Panda
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Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6. -
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Common Sense says
Jack Black stars in appealing kid-friendly comedy.
updated 11.09.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 6 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Kung Fu Panda
Parents need to know that kids will definitely want to see this heavily promoted (including McDonald's Happy Meals) animated film -- which stars kid fave Jack Black as the voice of the main character, Po. And its humor and heartwarming story will appeal to grown-ups, too. The movie boasts positive messages about being who you are and believing in yourself, but it is martial arts-themed, so expect plenty of fast-paced battle scenes with kicks, punches, falls, and more. Even though they're animated, some sequences -- especially the one in which intimidating villain Tai Lung escapes from prison -- may be a little too scary for kindergartners and younger. Also, families who buy this on DVD as the "Pandamonium Double Pack" are also getting a cartoon short called Secrets of the Furious Five. See our review.
Read our full review by S. Jhoanna Robledo
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about Po's decision to follow his dreams and pursue martial arts greatness. Was he right? What makes Po different from the other heroes in the movie? What do they learn from him? And what does Po's ease with himself teach young viewers? What makes him such a great kung fu warrior?
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Lives inI rate this title on for age 7 and give itKung Fu Fighting...
- Lives in VirginiaI rate this title iffy for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Familiar but cute
Hey I'm 13 and I enjoyed this movie alot, though its underdog theme was overused. But the action I must say was sick and better than any crappy "action" movie that's out nowadays, where things are blown up, etc. Very original plot-wise, and very vivid animation. Bravo, Jack Black.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
cute, but too violent for younger children.
Lives in New YorkI rate this title on for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence
My review on Kung Fu Panda
One of the better more interesting to watch animated movies, Kung Fu Panda is hysterical, and adorable. Po the loving, somewhat overweight panda dreams of being a kung fu master, suddenly his dreams come true when Ohway the old wise tortoise says he is the dragon warrior. Po is called fat,useless,and an embarrasment he is made fun of alot in the movie especially by Tigress (my favorite character), and Shifu. There is only one swear word used, but the violence although cartonnish is somewhat can be frightening for kids under 7 or 6. Tai Lung escapes from prison that scene is guranteed to scare sensitive kids. And Po is beaten alot not just by marcial arts, but by insults too.
- Lives in Washington
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