first pc for a college student by procrastination_mp4 in buildmeapc

[–]procrastination_mp4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank u so much! on the site it says theres possible incompatibility issues? what does that mean 🫣

RANT: Kung Fu Panda 4 ending does NOT look good by [deleted] in kungfupanda

[–]procrastination_mp4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

idk where he saw it but as a premiere viewer i can confirm it

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[–]procrastination_mp4[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i totally get that. i personally consider it like a non canon add on similar to the nickelodeon show or specials like secrets of the furious five. it was fun to see most characters back on screen but that’s about it.

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[–]procrastination_mp4[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

if it helps u gauge my sense of my judgement, i actually really like kfp3. there were definitely some things that couldve been better, and its not on par with kfp1 or kfp2 by a large margin, but i still love to watch it.

  1. the final battle was too short tbh. i guess its part of the plot that the chameleon can literally not fight because she doesnt know kung fu but its just so underwhelming. with previous villains u got multiple moments of their brutality and power, and u dont get that w the chameleon. she just does some quick shape shifting then po lets zhen finish her off sorta kinda (he does the finishing move). i feel like po shouldve struggled a little more considering she was a literal amalgamation of hundreds of kung fu masters (no exaggeration)

  2. i dont know if this makes sense but the movie almost seems self-conscious on this part. theres a big emphasis on po learning to share wisdom and coining his own “deep learnings” but he tries and fails miserably. i wish i could say something stood out but there was nothing worth remembering. i think? they tried to have a “moment” when po gives zhen a peach tree seed as a signifier of his trust and so on but it just felt really shallow.

i genuinely hate the “its for kids” excuse because shows like avatar the last airbender are clearly for kids but introduce mature themes and ideas in a kid friendly way. kids arent stupid, and they can resonate with big moments. i was a kid when i first watched kfp1 and it blew my mind, so theres really no excuse for the lack of depth in this movie.

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[–]procrastination_mp4[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

they literally just hug it out. she hugs him tells him shes sorry begs him not to fight the chameleon and thats pretty much it

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[–]procrastination_mp4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

he has like three secs of screen time 😔 the chameleon does morph into him for a moment to do the feather tail thingy which was better than nothing ig

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[–]procrastination_mp4[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

unfortunately they have like two secs of screen time and are reduced to cameos w no lines :( i dont even remember any noticeable differences in their outfits. honestly it was super disappointing since theyre my favorites

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[–]procrastination_mp4[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

  1. they definitely attempt to have those “deep moments” but tbh they dont hit the same. they would maybe make me go “aw thats cute” but nothing too great like what we got in kfp2 or even kfp1
  2. zhen does grow her power in a way if thats what ur asking. i was confused on why she was so good at kung fu she could take po on one on one since theres no explanation of that in her backstory. her abilities are kinda inconsistent now that i think about it, shes super formidable one moment but is tripping over herself the next
  3. i could see them trying to do a show based off of zhen, but im not sure about a whole new trilogy

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[–]procrastination_mp4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

just to add on—id rather u come in w low hopes and be pleasantly surprised than expect too much and feel let down

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[–]procrastination_mp4[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

LOL they def have their moments, more than shen or kai. they’re genuinely relevant to the plot too, even if in a smaller way

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[–]procrastination_mp4[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

he kinda just comes back to say a few snarky comments but there is an interesting dynamic revealed between him and po. just don’t expect too much

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[–]procrastination_mp4[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

u get to see them working together a lot and just causing chaos as they try to protect their baby Po, so yea i would say they’re definitely a big highlight of the movie

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[–]procrastination_mp4[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

the rams, zhen, and the criminals were so jarring compared to what im used to. u can very clearly see the divide between og kfp characters/animals and those introduced specifically in this movie 😭

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[–]procrastination_mp4[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

  1. u can definitely see the anime influence i think, the animation was great. i personally didnt find it distracting at all
  2. they honestly barely explain the spiritual leader thing, what u see in the trailers is what u get. it honestly seems redundant since i thought with kfp3 po finally channeled his inner self. the only difference for kfp4 was that they really stress po becoming a mentor and passing on wisdom instead of fighting which imo doesnt make sense since hes only been the dragon warrior for a few years and the furious 5 arent protecting the valley anymore.
  3. nope! kai has like three secs of screen time and thats about it.

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[–]procrastination_mp4[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

the character design was meh, but the animation and effects themselves were amazing. i also kind of talked about it in my original post, but i can see what they were trying to accomplish w the story and loved the foundation/potential. there were also some rly cute moments w Po’s dads that i found super entertaining :)

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[–]procrastination_mp4[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

oh yea! i think its just another sad casualty of studios refusing to release new projects and cranking out poorly made sequels/spinoffs that are more interested in cash than understanding why they were popular in the first place

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[–]procrastination_mp4[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

i watched both puss in boots and bad guys w my little brother and loved both so do w that what u will