Better than the first one??? First time watching Kung Fu Panda 2 movie reaction

[@BaddMedicine]

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[@nb6792]

Yes, I think this way funnier than the first. Especially that scene at the rooftop where Po was giving a speech but Lord Shen couldn't hear him at all. LMAO

[@KonnerHumanDBZT]

i think you guys will really enjoy the third film, its got pretty mixed reviews, some say its the best of the trilogy and their favorite, others say its a little weaker than these two, but everyone enjoyed it.

[@lynncantrell2782]

The first was definitely better to me, but this was also a great sequel

[@RonLarhz]

Btw,the raindrop inner peace scene is taichi style kungfu.

[@eesherstubbs]

It Was Most Definitely Better ! My Personal Favorite .

[@OblivionKnight76]

The wolf telling Shen "no" at the end when he told him to sacrifice the other wolves was probably the shortest lived redemption arc I've ever seen

[@corrputgamer]

I think the directors said he lived

[@ninjadeebee9412]

I hope he survived because imagine he showed up in the fourth movie and has learned his lesson

[@christinamoxon]

Which is why the minions of villains just do as they're told.

[@Wall_E.]

Not every good deed need be turned into a full, stretched out arc

[@ransfordraansford3489]

@@ninjadeebee9412 only if they brought back old characters for a proper arc

[@fallenking4382]

One thing I notice that always stands out to me during the fight in the musicians village is the fact that Po didn’t hesitate for a second to jump off the cliff to save the villager trapped in the bell. He had no safety plan, he just jumped to save someone and had the utmost trust and faith that the furious five would help him. As goofy as Po is, it really shows his true character and how much his relationship with the five has grown since the first movie.

[@rohithembram-k8i]

Bro that's preety solid observation

[@lax-8543]

I would like for them to make a series reacting to httyp animated tv series, same witu kung fu panda but i think it would take too much

[@KrivitskyM]

This first fight is brilliant at showing their improved relationship (as well as Po's improved skills) without saying anything.

[@pancakes7778]

​@@rohithembram-k8inot really

[@pancakes7778]

You'll just think it as 'Po trying to save someone' first time watching

[@GamerGrovyle]

6:05 This is an often unappreciated little thing. He says free Tofu dessert. In the first movie in his first scene he mentions that as a young man he dreamed of going off to learn how to make Tofu but gave up on it as a "silly dream" It likely means that now, inspired by his son fulfilling his dream of learning Kung-Fu he too decided to give fulfilling his dream of... making Tofu a chance at coming through. Just a neat little detail many miss and took me three marathons to catch.

[@catsabotage3362]

That's dope. Thanks for sharing.

[@supersucks]

That’s awesome, I never knew that. Thank you

[@nekochibi2256]

Probably one of the coolest little facts I’ve read in ages. I’ve seen this movie so many times and never caught that.

[@BowHooHoo]

THATS SO CUTE😭😭

[@Kimtroverted]

The fact they -immediately- caught on that when they saw it sets them apart from other reactors. They're probably the first I've seen to have noticed the tofu dream coming true~

[@imajinallthepurple]

I remember there being quite the existential discussion about fate when this first came out because Shen is in fact a black and white warrior himself, so to whom was the prophecy actually referring? It didn't specifically say anything about a panda, that was an assumption on Shen's part that ultimately lead to his own downfall.

[@allenbuddy3101]

One often meets his destiny on the road he takes to avoid it

[@NotPrincessButLeia]

Yeah kinda like harry potter and the prophesy that couldve applied to neville. Voldemort chose harry and sealed his fate

[@theeLonelyRedPanda]

yeah I've mentioned that same thing several times. they even had Shen & Po in a shot with the ying yang symbol and both, black and grey and then they got rotated. To further drive the point he was a warrior of black and white. But Shen ultimately defeated himself, bc he wouldn't stop.

[@jollyquinn430]

@imajinallthepurple That doesn't even make sense. Since Shen isn't 'black and white'. He's white. With a bit of red. And a tiny bit of black. There's more red than black. That's not what the prohpecy said. If other colors don't count, Tigress could also be tye warrior. Since she has black and white. And did everyone ignore that the sheep confirmed that it's Po?

[@jollyquinn430]

@theeLonelyRedPanda But he was white, red and black. And the sheep confirmed its Po.

[@koushikraja331]

one of the sequels that surpasses the original emotionally in such a rich way without undercutting Po's underdog story despite retconning his past.

[@DaVideo17]

How was it a retcon?

[@koushikraja331]

@@DaVideo17 Po being the chosen one/champion of yet another prophecy and not just someone who was randomly selected as an accident.

[@MarcyRavenManji]

I wouldn't really say it was a retcon since we were never really told anything about Po's past in the first movie

[@pfcblint3171]

@@koushikraja331 not necessarily a retcon. "a warrior of black and white" could apply to Shen as much as it did Po. In matter of fact, Shen got himself by attempting to fight Po, cutting the ropes supporting the destroyed cannon, and crushing himself. Po, at that point, may have destroyed the cannon and ended his ambitions, but he, himself, a warrior of black and white, was taken down by his own actions.

[@LorgeDelta]

@@koushikraja331 It would be a retcon if it somehow changed a canon part of Po's past, which it didn't, so it's not a retcon.

[@avm4477]

Fun fact: the soothsayer is voiced by Michelle Yeoh! She was so perfect for it, her lines cut so deep and bring out sm emotion especially in me, I love that she was casted she did amazing

[@d.e.7397]

damn its really an all star cast!

[@OpposingPony]

I have loved Michelle yeoh in everything I've seen her in!

[@siobhonc]

Agree!

[@frikkinpenguin]

I really liked Po‘s and Tigress‘ friendship in this movie. From all of the Furious Five, she, as the one everyone thought to become the Dragon Warrior, she was the one most distant to Po in the first movie, besides Maste Shifu.

[@IdentifiantE.S]

The movie is so cool !

[@stormy2184]

"I know who Iam...Iam your son" 🥹 Such a beautiful relationship between Po and his dad.

[@sombrashadow0013]

This one always makes me tear up especially with Po's line of "I know who I am. Im your son"

[@primegotbars4343]

As someone who didn't find his real parents until I was already an adult, this movie hits in a special way. "My son is alive" give me chills every time

[@246Archangel]

Something I still can’t believe is how ping makes the joke “to make my soup without radishes.” Which is an actual funny line. Yet he brings us back to sweet and wholesome with “both my soup and my life have been that much sweeter.” How the hell did the writers manage to naturally bring us out of the comedy and into an emotional moment in a matter of seconds? It’s unreal.

[@Blackferret66]

What's great is that Mr. Ping is a source of wisdom in the series. When he's talking to Po, he says that he has "him, kung fu, and noodles," and when Po is thinking about the positive things in his life after regaining his memories, he thinks about his father, doing kung fu with the Five, and being fed noodles by his father.

[@agnysan]

Wow never noticed this!

[@KayaaaaDe]

This one's my favourite among the trilogy because of Lord Shen. Such a great villain he is. And the ending is just perfect!

[@franciscojaviermendezrinco1902]

I like Po's father's reactions. First he feels sad because Po might not come back. I think it should be a common fear on adoptive parents of their kids want to find their biological parents, that they will leave them behind. And then when he explodes at the end, he truly cares a lot for Po.

[@linagallo9434]

Definitely better than the first one. The character's development, the direct connection with the villain from a past, the animation style, the darkness and the deep reasons behind Shen's actions is amazing. So far many, incluyding me, thinks this is the best of the trilogy and can't wait to see the four. Ohh and interesting fact: According to the director, Shen proved to be a great challenge to animate, so much that the complexity of the character was like that of doing six characters all at once. Also There is a debate on whether Shen or Death from Puss in Boots: The Last Wish is the better (and best) Dreamworks villain.

[@elijahbagaman276]

I think Death is more threatening and badass but I prefer Shen since he's just a deeper character.

[@JoaoVitor-is4zb]

I prefer Death because the voice actor is brazilian Wagner Moura so im bias on this

[@IdentifiantE.S]

@@elijahbagaman276Same !

[@somethingsomeone9498]

Shen ! I guess cause I don't really see Death as a villain, he's just doing his job

[@elijahbagaman276]

@@somethingsomeone9498 He's not doing his job at all, he's trying to kill Puss because he's pissed off at how lightly he treated Death. It's a personal vendetta, not a job.

[@arv1ndkumar]

Kung fu Panda 2 is my favourite one in the series. Loved Gary Oldman's performance as Lord Shen.

[@sonochamp]

Same. Best one in the series, IMO.

[@kiranpunnoose2441]

Each three of the Kung-fu Panda movie trilogy represents the three challenges and tests in Chinese martial arts; 1st part- the physical 2nd part- the mental 3rd part- the spiritual

[@cptayne]

wrong

[@skymyth6927]

@@cptayneno. It is correct.

[@cptayne]

@@skymyth6927 wrong

[@georgehannaford8014]

@@cptayne no. It is correct.

[@zeVinz78320]

Apparently, a fourth one is on the way for around 2024. What do you think it's gonna be about, in terms of challenge and test? A sort of transcendence maybe? Anyway, I hope it's gonna be as great as the rest of the franchise (and that we see Oogway again ^_^)

[@wolfpack_104]

The first time I watched this movie, I was late to the theater and arrived just after Shen's backstory was explained. Not knowing made the scene at the destroyed panda village hit that much harder. Still my favorite film of the trilogy.

[@katm8128]

What a unique experience! In a way, that’s almost better

[@wolfpack_104]

@@katm8128 It definitely left a lasting impression that's distinct to my circumstance.

[@PikminCody]

I had the same experience popped the cd in and grabbed some food coming back to a title drop I thought that it was the start of the movie!

[@Saphthings]

Answer looked so happy when Quinn made an avatar reference with "My cabbages!" Like he was proud haha!

[@besupaaa]

They actually make the third one a little more lighthearted and kid friendly because of this one, where the atory got a lot more serious and intense.

[@Wall_E.]

The story as well as the delivery of the actors made this the best kfp in the series for me. Learning the origin of Po and how he's able to cope with his past losses by appreciating his current life, and especially the end where he admits knowingly so that he was Mr. Ping's son never fails to get me emotional

[@demisketch1840]

“My cabbages” ah I see, a man of culture.

[@TheRandomBits431]

again dreamworks really did an amazing job portraying death scenes here even for kids animation... at least they never shy away from stories that involve's death... kung fu panda trilogy is another masterpiece for dreamworks...also when i first watched this movie, i can never distinguish Gary Oldman's voice because of his harry potter role...he truly is a chameleon even in voice acting...Brilliant reaction guys!

[@kqyrtic]

he was also in call of duty as a character called reznov in the black ops story if u havent played them if u have then cool

[@TimothyGod]

I think the thing I like most about the fact that we see the pandas all being alive at the end, is that it doesn't make the third movie feel cheap. If they had showed us only in the third movie that the pandas were alive it would make a lot of the scenes in this movie feel like they take away the impact, It's in the same movie that they told us that they're all wiped out, that they are still there, it shows they had thought for a third movie and wanted to leave a fun little surprise

[@Cattensu]

Something that is covered in the specials that came out with these movies when the released on DVD is the backstories of the Five. Tigeress is the one that is able to relate to Po the most becuase she to is an orphan. Spoilers! But unlike Po, she did not find that happy family. Everyone at the orphanage was afread of her becuase she struggled to control her strength. They eventually got Shifu to come and train her, and they ended up bonding. And eventually he brought her to the Jade Palace. It is not stated, but more implyed in my opinion that he brought her to the palace shortly before Tai Lung's betrayal. Which makes the flash back with her as a cub in the first movie even more heartbreaking, becuase she almost had that happy family. But it was stolen from her. Which also explains why she more then anybody else wants o be the Dragon Warrior and take Tai Lung down.

[@luna498-h5z]

There was a comment I read online that summarized the trilogy by what kinds of challenges Po had to face. The 1st movie was about physical challenges, 2nd movie was about mental challenges, 3rd movie was about spiritual challenges. The challenges are illustrated by the villains and their strengths: Tai Lung (physical strength), Lord Shen (mental strength), and General Kai (spiritual strength). Like most people, my favorite in the trilogy is the 2nd movie. I have also learned that there is a 4th movie! I can't wait to see it.

[@supersucks]

What’s your prediction for the challenge this 4th movie will do?

[@Tylermiller778]

@@supersucksthe new spiritual leader of the valley of peace

[@lizxu322]

Study kung fu by Master Carp. That would be hilarious

[@hawke1017]

Like i said on the full reaction, the scene where po finds his inner peace hits so damn hard. Full 5 min of sniffling and buildup until the damn finally breaks and i genuinely start sobbing. Probably one of the greatest sequels made imo

[@RyoHazuki224]

Its that music that really hits it for me, it goes so well with the visuals to hit you that much harder! Such a beautiful, sad score!

[@kjlucky6501]

I feel like the”twist” is probably the realization that Shen is also black and white and it’s really his resistance to letting go of the past and finding his “inner peace” that ultimately leads to his own destruction. IMO the prophecy was about Shen himself and was self-fulfilling. I also think that the prophesy about a creature of black and white could be a double-entendre, signifying a creature who’s beliefs are very black and white. To see things in black and white means to think in absolutes which I think perfectly describes Shen.

[@OutOfPocket-h9e]

I think this was better, I liked the villain better, I like the darker tone compared to the first one. Kung Fu Panda 1 was legendary don't get me wrong but I'm sucker for family movies with a dark undertone and a villain who uses pyschological tricks.

[@ramblingbb7182]

It’s not unpopular

[@Prototype-357]

Is that take really unpopular? I always thought it was the opposite.

[@Rse-sf2um]

This is quite a popular opinion

[@Toren8002]

That's.... that's a pretty popular opinion.

[@W_Junior]

Judging by the beginning, i thought you were about to say you don't like the second movie Many people think this is the best one. Me included

[@cynicalperson161]

I just love the message of your past not defining who you are but who you choose to be.

[@rydog7125]

This is one of the best animated films ever and I’m so glad you guys have been introduced to it.Ever since I was a kid I have loved these movies and that final skidoosh still gives me crazy goosebumps.

[@turtlesandmoreturtles]

Shen is truly defeated by himself, another warrior of black and white.

[@sucharsharma5725]

Gary Oldman is lord shen, Angelina Joile is tigress, Seth Rogen is Mantis , Jean-Claude Van Damme is Master Croc, Michelle Yeoh is Soothsayer(the goat) & Lucy Liu is viper with monkey being Jacky Chan. A massive cast all round

[@CharlotteDarling777]

So glad you reacted to KFP2, out of the trilogy this one is probably my favorite! I just love how it delves into his backstory, how we get to see the Furious Five more, interactions between Po and Tigress, as well as the more serious tone of the movie. I remember playing this movie so much on my dvd player growing up

[@joshuacoldwater]

The wolf boss was Danny McBride - nice spot Answer 😂

[@naedid2512]

When Shen said Po's parents didn't love him, it's like he was projecting his own insecurities.

[@Bonsaki111]

A Call back to the first film, on how Master Oguay said "One often meets his Destiny, on the path he choses to avoid it". Happens here with Lord Shen. he tries to avoid his fate by getting rid of the pandas.

[@joshuacoldwater]

Gary Oldman crushes EVERY ROLE he plays- I love him

[@joakimkarlsson8392]

Oh it is Michelle Yeoh, love her! (intro storyteller voice, the goat prisoner) I recognize that voice anywhere

[@isekimeoutofhere7994]

Loved seeing the answer so proud of Mason's my cabbages joke 😂😂😂

[@Pallamut]

We start off with genocide, shen being disowned by his parents and po having his own identity crisis... just standard lighthearted family movie topics. They really nailed the balance, I could easily see the movie turning out as a shallow action sequel with an unserious tone making whatever plot voided. Turns out a strong directorial vision does wonders for a movie

[@jollyquinn430]

@Pallamut I mean nowadays it is standard for family movie topics. I love that they don't underestimate children. And there are so many family movies with heavy topics. And they're all great. I mean identity crises is something we have in most family movies. Lion king, how to train your dragon, Frozen, Little Mermaid, Brave, the Jack Frost movie, Encanto, Moana (or so I heard. Haven't watched that), Nightmare before Christmas, the list goes on. I feel like it's in almost every movie.

[@Celestial26]

I love how the movie allows Po to go from being the Dragon warrior to regular Po within seconds of him doing something badass. I love how Tigress became vulnerable and shocked everyone. Lastly, the its hysterical how the dad tries to monetize everything.😂😂😂

[@neocelestia]

You guys are fast becoming my all time favorite movie reactors! Keep up the awesomeness! Cheers!

[@annabanana7659]

Lord Shen is definitely my favorite Kung Fu Panda villain and in the Top 3 of Dreamworks Villains.

[@omoidashu]

It's funny hearing the guys groan at the cliffhanger on Kung Fu Panda 2 when you know how Across the Spiderverse will end.

[@xDelase]

The wolf leader lost his eye when Po's father hit him with the hammer which can be seen in the vision (he had both white eyes & after he took the hit one turned red @ 27:10)

[@9386AliG]

36:04 Awww, he even brought his childhood doll home.

[@equusheart3344]

Fun fact! And please correct me if I'm wrong. But I heard on a behind the scenes/commentary that when Gary Oldman was recording for Lord Shen in the part with the canon he accidentally says, "light the damn thing" or "light the f**king thing" forgetting that he was recording for a kids film. But the way he said it was so good that they ended up leaving it in but editing out the swear. So that's why there's a weird pause when Shen is speaking.

[@Your20droid]

Ommg I love that 😭

[@erarifka]

"My cabbages" 🤣🤣🤣

[@gi20Moon]

"My cabbages". I giggled. 🤭

[@JaneXemylixa]

Poe was afraid that he was less important than radishes... meanwhile Ping swore off radishes so he could raise Po

[@Drake844221]

So, Po's journey is one that has been very significant for me on a personal level. Self-actualization is, to a large degree, a huge part of my own journey. But, one of the details that I find interesting is that, in his last moments, when he's finally asserted what it is he's choosing, Lord Shen fundamentally kills himself... and in that last instant as the cannon is coming down on top of him, you see that he has achieved his state of peace. I think that at this point, peace was only possible for him by letting go of his life, which had been so warped and twisted by the belief that he had only one path open to him... that once he realized that he could have some freedom, the freedom he chose was to end the struggle. Such an interesting villain all around with a masterful performance from Gary Oldman.

[@rogersjgregory]

Shen died by his own hand (wing), and that had to happen in order to drive home the message that obsession can consume you, if you let it.

[@AVNewb]

Shen's character + Oldman's performance = 💯👌

[@OpposingPony]

I loved hearing Quinn using an ATLA reference... My cabbages! 😂

[@TheDragonsRose]

Master Shofo and the SoothSlayer. Answer has some good insights but sometimes the character names just elude him hahaha

[@Jefrma]

Shen calmly closing his eyes as his unavoidable death was falling on top of him as he didn't made the slightest hesitant attempt to run from under it, was kind of sweet. His scars had never healed,most likely they burned even more than years before and he was welcoming death as an escape from having to face his great failure. I bet he would've been able to escape prison if he survived,but he simply didn't want to live. Can somebody recommend a good long fanfiction that focuses on Shen's life before this movie? I suddenly got a craving🤓

[@khaleesimandy74]

Glad to see my favorite guys this morning. Love seeing y'all react to these movies. 💜💜💜

[@fashioni.star.]

I could sing praises about this movie. KFP always had amazing color compositions but this one blew me away. I did a composition/value study of this movie for a storyboard class and it was great, I learned so much. And Lord Shen is one of the best designed character in the series,,, I love the way he’s animated and moves

[@JesseNightingale]

The reason why Tigress hugs po is cause she's an orphan that Shifu saw great potential in as a cub because when she would try and play with the other orphans she would be to rough with them because she couldn't control her strength. The rough playing got to a point people were calling her a demon and the Orphanage leader called for Shifu to destroy the demon

[@ScaleHunt]

Another fantastic reaction! I'm so glad y'all are enjoying the Kung Fu Panda series, so far.

[@c-puff]

Has anybody else in the comments mentioned yet that the warrior of black and white who defeats Shen is not Po.... but Shen himself?

[@Omgbbqhaxlolol]

YEEEEEES my FAVORITE in the series. Shen was SUCH a good villain, the story for Po is great, the world building is great, everything about it is JUST as good as the first, if not surpassing in some parts.

[@koreancowboy42]

27:08 if you take a close look on the wolf thats next to shen with the hammer its the same wolf that gets hit by Po's father's weapon and losing an eye. And is the same wolf leader that fights Po and is with shen. Its something people dont look closely at

[@sangeethlakshmanan7778]

i love this movie .Garry oldman as shen was cherry on top❤

[@neolithiumproduction]

Lord Shen is my favorite of the villains of Kung Fu Panda. He's very complex and I LOVE how they took inspiration from fan dancers and fighters for his fighting style. I love all three movies, but this is definitely my personal favorite of the three. A bit darker, but still great. I look forward to you guys seeing the third one.

[@linagallo9434]

After reviewing your opinion, I believe there are a few missing points. Unlike the first movie, this sequel doesn't solely rely on fun and goofiness. While the first film emphasizes physical strength and warrior training, the second film's main focus is on the mind and trauma. These two points connect the protagonist and the villain, as they both struggle with their inner selves and acceptance of the past. This shift in focus makes the film relatable mainly to adults, who can understand, like Po, the importance of overcoming obstacles and personal growth to shape their identity. In both of these characters, Kung Fu Panda 2 slyly paints different portraits on how to respond to the loss of one’s family. Do you become so obsessed with the past that you begin to hurt others like Shen? Even Po finds himself too enamored with the past at the expense of his friends in the present. This is made apparent when Po’s rogue mission to get answers from Shen ends up jeopardizing the Furious Five’s separate attempt to take down the villain. In Kung Fu Panda 2, we see how trauma affects people differently and how the past can hauntingly linger well into the present. Regarding the sidekicks, they aren't meant to be intimidating like Tai Lung, driven by rage and vengeance. The wolves serve as Shen's force, devoid of personal thoughts or feelings, merely following their leader's power. Towards the end, one wolf rebels against Shen but is swiftly killed, highlighting their role as mere instruments. Part my opinion, part internet's opinions on this matter jajaja.

[@michellebeaulieu8118]

I like this one the best of the trilogy. I enjoy the villain much more than in the first. His design, actions, and fighting style in particular are much more interesting. We see Po go through a struggle with past trauma and his identity and come out with super sick kung fu skills. We also get to see how his relationship has grown with the five and see Tigress open up more. I’d like to see more about the five in the movies, but overall I enjoy their cooperative fighting dynamic.

[@Dudleydavid0443]

It's so crazy I was waiting and saw this😂

[@Bear78420]

The goat is also the narrator. She’s Michelle yeoh. Main character in everything everywhere all at once

[@sammyyyy24]

Ugh, I love this one. I do think that this was so much more fun than the first movie but I love both all the same

[@iridescentlytey4933]

this might be my favorite one. Even more blown away in theaters than I was with the first one.

[@margretrosenberg420]

I notice that in the end it took two warriors of black and white to kill Lord Shen: Po, and Lord Shen himself.

[@ThalapathyVeriyan18]

one of the things that makes po so lovable is that he truly believed that mr ping is his dad despite it being pretty obvious.

[@TheOnlyOne516]

Idk why but I think Oak looks like he'd order the dragon warrior size dumpling

[@mila6589]

It is implied on the Kung Fu Panda show that Po and Tigress might have a crush on each other!

[@TheDaringPastry1313]

Just like the first movie where Shifu tried to prevent the future by checking on the prisoner and it backfired. So did the peacock in trying to prevent the future events by "killing" all the pandas. "One often meets his destiny on the road he takes to avoid it.”"

[@maryjoromero4936]

Finally! Glad you guys are enjoying and reacting to these movies 😊

[@Light-Rock97]

16:36 Me when I know the shot of the Crocodile doing the splits is coming :D

[@-libertyprimev1-902]

(Around 31:45) Wait a goddamn min- *Kung Fu Panda 2* Shen: Fire! F-Fire at them! Wolf: But, sir, we'll kill our own. Shen: I Said, FIRE AT THEM! *Avengers Endgame* Thanos: Rain fire. Corvus: But sire, our troops! Thanos: Just do it!

[@jabaited]

You know the movie is good when we started with a bit of genocide.

[@tommygarrosh2941]

You guys are by far my favourite reactors, keep it up love all the content❤💪

[@infernobread]

Definitely the best in the trilogy can’t wait for number 4 to come out

[@xelgal]

28:04 I understand that now this moving passage from Poh. He's going to need a hat because he's Poh and it's everything he experienced in the past, good or bad, that led him to be this excited panda passionate about kung fu who, in his imagination, to a badass version with a hat. ;)

[@tomscott8078]

You guys really know your stuff! Just about spit out my beer at the Oak's "Double Impact" reference.

[@margretrosenberg420]

Each of these movies is excellent. Po is on a Hero's Journey, and each movie takes him one step further along that Journey.

[@ekswaizi]

Always so excited to watch your reaction, really enjoyed the journey with you guys, its been a year. Will be here always checking your videos, thank you for your reactions 🫶

[@marahbaker8615]

I have been waiting for you guys to watch this movie just to see your faces for last minute of the film and I'm absolutely ecstatic!

[@BigSteve1997]

Honestly I was supprised that they thought it wasn't emotionally deeper than the first one. I hits hard on a lot of heavy topics like self-acceptance, found family, genecide, Shen is a dark villian that kills some people and looks to bring war to China

[@Anna-xi8hu]

Love Van Dame I watch all his films back then. I was waiting if you recognize him

[@SchneiderRammGirl]

Quinn "looks like Mordor" I agree, it kinda does there 17:46 & 32:55 was funny & liked your reactions for it 😊 & some great lines "well this cloud is about to bring the thunder!" "My name is Po & I need a hat" 😄 glad we got to see more of Mr Ping in this movie too! ^.^

[@Letha-Mae]

I love Michelle Yeoh as the story teller at the beginning!! Her voice is so beautiful she is beautiful ❤️🤘🏽

[@anjdracul6562]

Had to wait very long time after watching that teaser of his father Realizing about his son being alive for the 3rd movie, kinda thought they might never make a 3rd one even… but you guys are lucky I almost envy you guys 💕 As always really liked the reaction 😊🫰🏻

[@telebijeon3109]

This one is my fav out of the three, ty for reacing to it!

[@destiny8794]

I love kung fu panda so much, there's a reason why it's considered one of the best trilogies. :)

[@YT_AKai_]

I was equally proud for the “my cabbages joke” 😂

[@world4saker]

imagine how we felt waiting years for the next one to come out

[@SB992REBORN]

Imo THE BEST ONE STILL SO FAR !!!!!!

[@kyumi4845]

This is the 3rd movie Im binge watching with you guys today ☺️ Lol I even click like now before the video starts. I love you guys' reaction so much!!

[@Geralt_harvey3784]

Shen is actually far more of a tragic character than the movie lets on. Apparently, in an official piece of lore that was left out of the film, Shen’s parents neglected and abused him due to being an albino (hence the red eyes and white feathers). The soothsayer was the one who ended up raising him. While he does talk down to her, he never harms or attempts to kill her, and its why he later sets her free. Furthermore, the KZbinr, TheLoadingCrew, points out that much of Shen's actions, fear, anxiety, and slight derangement are clear symptoms of abuse. There are several moments throughout the movie that emphasize that Shen genuinely regrets the horrible things he has done, but painfully realizes that he is past the point of redemption, only able to live in a stagnant delusion that involves him conquering China thinking that ruling everything and having everything will grant him inner peace. In reality, he knows that nothing will bring him peace, but conquering China ends up being the only remaining thing that gives his life meaning. At the end when Po talks to Shen to help him see reason, Shen realized in that moment that there was still one thing that destiny had not taken from him... control over his own life. In a last act of defiance against the prophecy and fate itself, Shen commits suicide, closing his eyes and welcoming death, thus finding inner peace and fulfilling the prophecy; for he was the warrior of black and white who would bring an end to his suffering. If you look back at the final battle, Shen mindlessly cuts away at the ropes while Po is nowhere near him, showing that he just wanted to die in that moment. If anything, him attacking Po at the end was him begging Po to kill him and end his torment. After learning all of this, I can never see Shen as a villain again, I just see him as a broken, sad character who wasn’t even living, just existing.