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Join the star of Kung Fu Panda as he sets out on a whole new adventure in this sequel to the animated box-office hit featuring the voices of Jack Black and Dustin Hoffman. In the wake of defeating the... read more read more... ferocious Tai Lung, the Dragon Warrior must draw on the skills of Viper, Tigress, Monkey, Crane, and Mantis in order to face Shifu's greatest challenge to date. Along the way, Dragon Warrior uncovers the ancient Secrets of the Furious Five while discovering that it takes much more than strength and agility to become a true kung fu master. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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G, 24 min.

Directed by: Raman Hui

Release Date: November 9, 2008

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DVD Release Date: March 24, 2009

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  • June 11, 2010
    Of course, being a Kung Fu Panda fan, I would love this regardless of what anyone else would say. But its a great short animation, with Po taking on a new generation of students and teaching the basics with the anecdotes of the Furious Five.

    Not much to say, but great animation... read more, a bit of humor, but its really aimed for the kiddies, but enjoyable an 25 mins.
  • September 14, 2010
    saw this movie when i bought the DVD. The original was great. But i would have liked the cut scenes to have had been the same 2d quality as the original opening. but it wasn't. not bad for kids though...
  • April 15, 2010
    i loved it. it combined to animating styles and illustrations and it was entertaining and funny. ive become a fan os this franchise...took me a while but i love it
  • May 16, 2009
    a lame attempt to squeeze extra cash out from the film. Seth Rogen didn't even lend his voice, but Jack Black did... strange.
  • May 5, 2009
    good 2 see with kids nice moral but have teach the moral of kung fu wich the most import part b4 u teach any how 2 fight
  • April 18, 2009
    If you saw the original Kung Fu Panda this is a great addition to take the time and see. it Gives you (and/or your kids) the chance to see how the Ferocious 5 came to be.
  • April 13, 2009
    laugh, cry , and feel good this kid flick has got it all some times i think the kid movies are better than the others . well just some times
  • April 6, 2009
    It was ok. Not as good as the movie I would watch it if it was on t.v. and that is where I did watch it. It was entertaining to say the most
  • December 26, 2008
    when you see this packaged with the movie in the store, realize that it's only a half hour. also it's more aligned to kids than the movie is. but it's not a ripoff or a piece of crap or anything like that.
  • November 26, 2008
    Good Sequel To TheAnimated Hit ''Kung Fu Panda''. Unfortanatly, Besides Jack Black, None of The Origanal Voiice Comes Back For The Sequel.

    Now, I Would Just Like To Note That Most of The Movie is in 2D Animation, Which I Find That A Good Thing Scince There Aren't Many 2D Anima... read moreted Movies Anymore.

    The Secrets (or More Like Stories) Are A Brilliant Piece of Work. ''Secrets of The Furious Five'' is A Sequel That's Like the Origanal, Action, Comady, and Drama Rolled Into One.

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Michael Phillips
April 10, 2009
Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune

Director Nesher has a way of reducing each confrontation to its two-dimensional essence, and he's not helped by a swampy, sentimental musical score. Full Review

Cary Darling
March 13, 2009
Cary Darling, Dallas Morning News

Restrained direction and the cast's strong, disciplined performances keep it from falling into soap-opera territory. Full Review

Amy Biancolli
March 13, 2009
Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle

The Secrets twines coming-out, coming-of-age and coming-to-terms-with-Orthodoxy in a way that diminishes all three -- and dilutes its message with clichés. Full Review

Betsy Sharkey
March 13, 2009
Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times

There is pain and empowerment in The Secrets as difficult choices are made. There are also gaps, but emotionally moving performances by Ardant, Bukstein and Shtamler in particular, keep you with this ... Full Review

Roger Ebert
February 26, 2009
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

In some ways, it is a traditional narrative. But it is more. It is gently and powerfully acted. Full Review

Lisa Kennedy
February 13, 2009
Lisa Kennedy, Denver Post

The Secrets belongs in a mini-tradition of involving films that limn the border where spiritual and sexual awakenings collide and entwine. Full Review

Richard Nilsen
February 12, 2009
Richard Nilsen, Arizona Republic

Each of the three primary directions of the movie might make a fascinating film, but tied together, they never cohere, and you find yourself sitting through two long hours wondering why you are doing so. Full Review

Kristi Mitsuda
November 26, 2008
Kristi Mitsuda, Village Voice

Although overlong by about 20 minutes, The Secrets mostly handles its subject matter with grace and charm; its heroine's proud defiance even mitigates a questionably celebratory conclusion. Full Review

Stephen Holden
November 26, 2008
Stephen Holden, New York Times

The passionate performances of Ms. Bukstein, Ms. Shtamler and Ms. Ardant lend The Secrets enough emotional solidity to prevent it from entirely dissolving in the suds. Full Review

Andrew Sarris
November 19, 2008
Andrew Sarris, New York Observer

One of the most remarkable movies of the year. Full Review

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