I've been waiting to see Kung Fu Panda from the moment it was released in the theater. I had to wait a little longer than I wanted but believe me it was worth it! At first the thought of a kung fu fighting panda just didn't seem funny and I was not so interested until I saw my first trailer. With a cast that includes Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan, David Cross and Dustan Hoffman I figured there had to be more to it.
Everyone dreams to be something that they may or may not be able to do. For me I've dreamed for as long as I can remember and possibly even longer than that to be a famous horse trainer or even just to own a successful horse training facility. I came pretty close at one point to at least realizing the first half of my dream but thanks to a pretty bad scare I let my dream go and that whole issue of how much a farm actually costs. So I guess if a 4'10 girl can dream to train huge thoroughbreds and do pretty good its not so far off that a big panda could do kung fu? heh.
Po our panda hero starts off life as a lowly worker in his father's noodle shop but all he dreams about is to be a famous kung fu warrior like the Furious Five. When they Annice that the Dragon Warrior is to be chosen, only the most powerful kung fu master ever, Po has to go watch but sadly he doesn't make it in time and finds himself locked out of the arena. With a little luck, help of some fireworks, and really what is half an accident Po finds himself in the middle of the arena and to his and everyone elses surprise he is named the Dragon Warrior. Mind you Po has never done any Kung Fu, EVER, in his life.
With the ultimate evil kung fu master escapes from his prison Po and his new classmates and Master have to accept that Po may or may not be the Dragon Warrior but they have to believe. Even Po has a hard time believing in himself. I mean how can a huge flabby panda who can't even make it through the training gauntlet defeat the ultimate kung fu warrior? It's really a cute tale of the unexpected and acceptance.
You learn to love the entire cast of Kung Fu Panda but the problem is the story mostly revolves around Po's journey to becoming the Dragon Warrior. So many questions are left unanswered like why Po's father is a duck and not a panda, what happens to Po after he is the Dragon Warrior. The story of each of the Furious Five and basically everything you wondered and more after watching Kung Fu Panda. The story itself is good though and a wonderful addition to the movie but the real fun of The Secrets of the Furious Five is the extra features. It includes a feature on how to do the panda dance as well as how to do some of the kung fu moves (ok.. not really its actually a dance routine but its fun!). You can only get The Secrets of the Furious Five if you buy the gift pack that includes both Kung Fu Panda and The Secrets of the Furious Five together.
You can get your Kung Fu Panda and The Secrets of the Furious Five gift pack on Amazon right now!
I have three Kung Fu Panda and the Secrets of the Furious Five gift packs to give away to three lucky readers!!! :)
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- Leave a comment on this post. Check out Kung Fu Panda and the Secrets of the Furious Five and tell me either what your favorite part about the movie was if you have seen Kung Fu Panda or what your most excited about!
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- One extra credit per person. Please post your extra credit in a separate post.
- This contest will end Dec 30th at midnight!
83 Comments:
I like the wide range of actors/actresses they used for the voices. It should be good.
come on now...jack black, dustin hoffman and jackie chan..cool
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My fave part is when he's trying to look at his toes and he can't because his belly is too big. I can relate... :( Thanks for the great contest!
My kids and I woul love to see this. I am looking forward to the songs and the funny characters.
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I like to whole "no charge for awesomeness.. or attractiveness" it was funny... maybe funnier than it should have been. lol
I've really been wanting to see this one! My son is really into Kung Fu, already at age 2 1/2. That's because his daddy does Tai Chi. The kid even has an outfit! He'd go nuts about this.
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My 7-year-old daughter and I have been dying to see this movie. We were not able to see it in theaters and are so excited it is out on dvd now!
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I'm excited about just seeing the movie. Seeing how Panda interacts with the others. We out getting to see Kung Fu Panda next on Netflix.
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I loved how the animators captured the landscape in the movie.
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These sound great for my grandsons. They love to dance and are always putting on shows for us! lol I know they will enjoy the panda dance and the kung fu moves.
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I collected pandas when I was younger, so I've been waiting to see this since they first started advertising it.
We have it here right now - borrowed from a friend - I guess I should watch it before we have to return it.
Kung Fu Panda was an awesome movie, and it's one that my family can't wait to get. My husband is a black belt in kung fu and actually has his own kwoon [aka school], so I think this is such an appropriate movie for us. Loved the training scenes with Po, Shifu, and the chopsticks. Hilarious!
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we havent seen it yet,but I know our favorite will be the panda,my grandson already him thru the advertizing we have seen so far,thanks
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My niece would love this DVD. I have never seen the movie, but I know she loves it because she is in the Panda room at preschool. Thanks for the giveaway!
My boys sing the song "Everyone was kung fu fighting..." and they finish it with instead of chimes they sing "blablablablablablab " lol
Its a case of you have to be there because its just too cute for words! Thank you for giving us a chance to win :)
I've really been wanting to see this one! Thanks!
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I have not seen this movie. I am looking forward to it because I have heard fabulous things about it. Plus the track record of the company makes it a must see. Thanks for the great giveaway.
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I liked that the panda had to believe to use his powers.
This was a fun movie - I liked the first dream scene
I look forward to recognizing the celebrity voices - that always makes animated movies extra fun!
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My favorite part of the movie was at the end when Po is fighting Tai Lung. It's my favorite part because it's my sons favorite part, and he laughs and laughs more hysterically than I usually hear him laugh (esp when Tai Lung bites his own tail and sounds like a kitten)... It's infectious. =)
When we were over on a family vacation we saw it in Dutch. I would love to win the movie in English to see the differences in the jokes. We loved the whole movie, I just loved to watch my kids laughing.
Thanks for the great giveaway!
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I have really been wanting to see this with my grandkids. I would so love to win this! Thank you!
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i loved the whole thing
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My son is in love with this movie! I love it too because it has so many good messages in it. Even though the chubby Panda doesn't seem like a likely candidate for the Dragon Warrior, he surprises the viewers and himself with his hidden ability. Maybe that chubbiness wasn't all bad after all?!
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I haven't seen this movie yet but I love Dustin Hoffman (even if its just his voice!).
Thanks for the chance to win!
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I'm excited about the second DVD. I did have a lot of questions after the movie was over, it would be great to learn the answers!
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I am just excited to watch them with my daughter. We have not seen either of them yet!
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I am just excited to watch them with my daughter. We have not seen either of them yet!
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My favorite part of the movie was the animation of the Turtle Master. I could watch that guy all day.
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I havent seen it yet, but it just look so funny and I love panda bears! germandarius{at}gmail{dot}com
When Po realizes what the Dragon Scroll really means.
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I haven't seen the movie, but I'm excited to hear Jack Blacks and Angeilina's voices as the characters (Panda and the Tigress). I admire them both.
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We didn't get to see it in the movie theatres so We are excited to see the animation and the music.
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I'd be excited to see the training sequence i missed when my daughter had to go to the bathroom.
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my son's favorite part when he saw it at his grandmother's house was the music...of course ehe is 15 months...my other kids say they can't pick a favorite...that whole movie is awesome...I dont know I didn't see it...
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My favorite part is ... "There is no charge for awesomeness... or attractiveness!!"
I have not seen it yet, but my nephews say it is awesome, so I am just plain excited to see it!
1- I haven't seen, but I am way excited to! I am looking forward to being able to laugh my butt off at some good comedy. That man is priceless.
2- I blogged this contest, too.
http://minimariescorner.blogspot.com/2008/12/more-contests.html
This movie looks like so much fun. I haven't seen it yet but I really like this part "an important message about believing in oneself and the power that comes from within".
Thanks so much!
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We have not seen this movie. i am looking forward to watching my littlest one dance to the music and my older boys practice their "Karate-O" when they see it (it might even be funnier than the movie!!).
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I haven't seen it. I am most excited to see his awesome Kung Fu tricks, and the adult humor.
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I just love the lovable Panda character!
I love watching the Kung Fu action scenes. The comedy is great, too.
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this was such a cute movie! I loved the funny face he made with acupunture.
the all-star cast sounds great..i can't wait to see it! thanks!
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I cant pick a favorite part of the movie. I loved all of it!
I haven't had the chance to see this yet since I have a pretty young baby still and it's rare to go out, but I'd love to win this so that I could watch it with my niece and nephew when they come over!
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I want to see Kung Fu Panda with my kids!!! My oldest 2 saw it with their grandparents, but my husband and I and your youngest haven't seen it yet! That's what I would look forward to most, watching it as a family movie night movie! I also like watching my kids do their "Kung-Fu" moves!!
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My son saw this with his nana & LOVED it! I haven't seen it, so I'm just excited about seeing the whole thing. I love watching new movies :)
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Thanks for the great contest! My kids would love this!
I've never seen this, but i know my kids would just love the characters.
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My kiddos have seen this, but hubby and I haven't and have heard how funny and great it is! Thanks
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I'm most excited about sharing this movie with my son. HE loves pandas!
Thanks for the giveaway
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I have never seen it, but have heard it is very good! I love the cast that did the voices.
I haven't seen it yet so that's the main reason I want to win but also because I have heard that its funny & there's a wide range of actors & actresses as cast members.
Thanks!
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Well, I never watched kung Fu Panda or the Furious Five and would like to. I think my daughters and my wife and I would enjoy it together as a family night movie. Thanks for the chance.
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I never did see this my girls really wanted to bad mom anyways i like jack black and my girls love karate and add the panda and thats what they would love about this movie
I have not yet seen Kung Fu Panda, but I'm excited at the prospect of watching it with my son. So many great actors did voices for this movie.
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we havnt seen this yet, but are really excited about it. seems real cute and funny.
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I haven't had the chance to see the movie.....but I would love the chance to. I have heard Kung Fu Panda was funny and I would love a good laugh, any day!!
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I have not seen the movie, but my son loves seeing the trailer for it. Thanks.
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I havn't gotten to see this movie yet
I like the wide range of actors/actresses they used for the voices.
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