Chop Kick Panda

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Chop Kick Panda
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  • May 10, 2011 (2011-05-10)
Running time
41 minutes

Chop Kick Panda is an 2011 American 2D animated film written by Robert Zappia. It was produced by Rendegade Animations and was released in the United States in May 10 2011. It has a running time of 41 minutes. The movie is a knock off of DreamsWorks's Kung Fu Panda.

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Plot

Zibo is a lazy panda who dreams of being a master of martial arts. He knows that an evil tiger has plans to take over the kingdom, so he must stop him.

There is a large lovable panda named Lu, who is the sixth generation owner of the Tae Kwon Do dojo. Lu doesn’t know that buried beneath the dojo is the ancient Amulet of Fury. The mythical amulet gives its owner ultimate power and protection.

Reception

The movie was panned for being a poor "mockbuster" version of DreamsWorks's Kung Fu Panda [1] , and in particular a knock-off of Kung Fu panda 2. [2] [3] [4] [5] The film has been called a "shameless" "straight-up rip-off". [6] Although agreeing on that point, another commentator found the 2D animation "pretty decent". [7]

Cast (voice)

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