Kung Fu Panda

Plot Summary: Po, a panda and an unlikely hero, is declared Dragon Warrior and trains with Kung Fu masters to defeat the evil snow leopard, Tai Lung.

Movie Groupie Jabber: I'm not much for animated flicks but I enjoyed this one a lot. The plot was easy enough to follow, there was just the right amount of humor, and there was LOTS of action. (As you know, I'm a bit of an action addict.) The celebrity voices didn't get in the way of the story (except maybe Angelina Jolie) which I appreciated. I also enjoyed the message of the movie which was appropriate for both children and adults. The final test was the opinions of my nieces and nephews. We saw it together and they loved it.

My score: 85

Metacritic: 73

Rotten Tomatoes: 88

Wanted

Plot Summary: Hottie James McAvoy is recruited and trained by a group of assassins because his father was the best in the business.


Movie Groupie Jabber: This flick is pretty much non-stop action from start to finish. While the plot was a little weak, McAvoy and Angelina Jolie have good chemistry and keep the movie rolling. Violence is bloody and pervasive, though the gun fights didn't bother me nearly as much as seeing James McAvoy beat to a pulp. It's a little predictable and a little farfetched, but still lot of fun.


My score: 85
Metacritic: 64
Rotten Tomatoes: 72