Released in 2011 | Directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson

I’m counting this sweet little movie even though I saw half of it on a plane last year. It’s not a great movie, but I really enjoyed it: the fight scenes are beautifully animated and I love how they really capture Jack Black’s ridiculous facial expressions via the titular kung fu panda, Po. Also, definitely a movie to watch for Gary Oldman fans, as he gives a surprisingly well-rounded and committed performance as the film’s Big Bad, a peacock (yes) with razor-sharp feathers. Worth a viewing, and full of intriguing sequel possibilities. Also notable: It is currently the highest-grossing film directed by a woman. Imagine that.

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