A hero of the dragon who is "gold and jade, but ruined"

Stephon 2022-04-24 07:01:06

Compared with the previous two films, "Kung Fu Panda 3" can be said to be more comfortable in the use of Chinese style. Not only does it incorporate more traditional Chinese activities into the plot of the Panda Village, but even the entire film is specially launched for the Chinese market this time. The Chinese dubbing version that matches the mouth shape~

and the special effects are still excellent. The picture and composition not only maintain the high level of the first two works, but also become bolder in this one, using more screen mirrors, and even ink painting The watercolor-style picture and CG combine to create a good mood. The colors of some scenes are also very gorgeous, which can be said to refresh our understanding of the level of animation production again~



In addition, the whole film can be said to be full of jokes, plus the timing of the release, it can be said that it is true A popcorn movie for the whole family to watch during spring break.


But other than that, there's nothing to brag about on the inside of this movie, especially when compared to the first two.

The first is that the plot is too bland and simple.

The first protagonist Po has experienced: I want to see the election of the Dragon Hero - I was accidentally selected by Master Turtle - I wanted to learn Kung Fu but was neglected by Master Raccoon and the Five Heroes of the World - Master Turtle was entrusted by Master after returning to immortality - Master Raccoon discovered his talent and began to practice—after completing the practice, he found the dragon scroll was a blank piece of paper—returned home to understand the true meaning—defeat the

second protagonist of the wolf Po experienced: learned from the master the importance of "heart like still water" ——When I rescued the village, I met the mark and was defeated and began to think about my life experience——I doubted myself on the way to Phoenix City——Rescue the hero but couldn’t persuade——When I faced Lord Shen again, I lost control. -Wake up and recall your life -Overcome self and learn Tai Chi -Down with Lord Shen

And watch the plot of the third part: I learned that I want to be a teacher - I met my father - I learned that I needed to learn qigong to defeat Tiansha, so I went back to the village with my father to learn qigong - I learned to be a panda in the village - I learned about my father I lied to myself, my master and my partner were arrested—decided to teach villagers kung fu—failed to fight against the gods and brought them back to the spirit world—everyone learned qigong to give strength to become a dragon warrior—defeating the gods

can be seen that compared to the first two, the first The plot of the three films obviously has fewer twists and turns, and almost every stage is a smooth transition, unlike the first two, where each stage is a turning point. The first 2/3 of the plot is almost entirely supported by jokes.
What's more serious: the first two parts are very good foreshadowing, describing the process of Po's learning martial arts and "heart like water" skills, but the third step is very abrupt, everyone just because Po sacrificed himself to work together to stretch out their palms, so just learned? ? Even so, how did Po learn it himself? ?

Secondly, the character creation is weak:

the first two villains can be said to be very successful - Tailang is a perverted pursuit of recognition from others, while Lord Shen is a stubborn resistance to his own destiny, and the story has an impact on their life experience, image, and character. They are all fully depicted to make them flesh-and-blood three-dimensional villains. In contrast, although the third part of Tiansha is very domineering and powerful, the characters are very flat, and even lose is confused. .

PS: I would also like to talk about Hans Zimmer's soundtrack. Many people may like this kind of oriental music, but I don't think the soundtrack this time has any bright spots. The main melody is basically slightly modified from the two parts, and although the main melody of the villain is more catchy, it really does not reflect the momentum, domineering and fierceness that the villain should have. A very positive color.

Besides, Po's biological father - this role also feels less than ideal, although his honesty and naughty is vividly reflected, but as a father, his love for the child has failed very well - just because he was worried about the child, he lied and lied to him and himself Going home, it's really not convincing, it feels like it's set to promote the plot; and I expected this to be a big book about the emotional interaction between the two fathers, Po and the fathers , the actual performance is also less flavorful. (Po obviously regarded Daddy Goose as his own father at the end of the second part, and in the third part, he seemed to have forgotten his father when he saw him.)

Finally, the center is unclear:

first, the image of Po's biological father was reduced to a funny character because it was not three-dimensional enough. The clues that were originally worth digging deeply did not take on the role of hair growth and promotion of "family affection and bloodline".

Secondly, the theme of the story itself is also a bit messy. The first two are basically answering the question of "who am I": the first tells us not to care about other people's evaluations and opinions, and be brave to be the best version of ourselves; the second tells us not to be influenced by our past. Covered, don't be confused by the fate of the future, be yourself in the present; and what about the third part? ? What did Po, who became a teacher, realize? ? Let everyone be who they are or don't care who they are? ! Neither further deepening nor clarifying the connection with the themes of the first two volumes. Of course, if anyone in the know gets the answer, please advise~ But this at least shows that the foreshadowing of the theme in the third part is obviously not as coherent and sufficient as the first two parts.

All in all, "Kung Fu Panda 3" can be said to be a movie with cool fights, magnificent scenes and bursting laughter, but I can hardly find the kind of feeling that can make people move in laughter and aftertaste from it. , the five-year expectation can be said to be just a popcorn movie "only suitable for watching in the cinema".

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Extended Reading

Kung Fu Panda 3 quotes

  • [from clip]

    Kai: You must be the Dragon Warrior.

    Po: And you must be Kai. Beast of vengeance, Maker of widows.

    Kai: YES! Finally thank you. Almost makes me want to spare your life.

    Po: Oh you want to spare me huh? How about you spare me the chit-chat alright let's do this.

    Kai: I'm going to take your chi then the chi of every panda in the...

    Po: Augh! chit-chat

    Kai: In the...

    Po: Chitty-chitty-chat-chat, chat-chat-chat!

    Kai: In the...

    Po: Chit-Chat!

  • Mantis: [they stand outside a ship run aground in a desert after Masters Bear and Croc ran in] We gotta get in there.

    Crane: But Master Shifu said...

    Mantis: You're seriously afraid? Even Master Chicken's going in, and he's a *chicken*!