Chop Kick Panda

Chop Kick Panda
The 2011 movie poster of Chop Kick Panda
Production
company
Release date
  • 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.

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)

  • Phil Lollar as Bali and Grand Master
  • HanhAlicyn Packard as Rex and Shiva
  • Michael Van Citters as Ming
  • Rick Zieff as Lu and Slade

References

  1. ^ "Les "mockbusters", ces films d'animation au rabais dont Internet raffole". Courrier international (in French). 2021-03-14. Retrieved 2024-12-23.
  2. ^ Abel, Jennifer (2012-08-15). "Netflix angers users with 'mockbusters' including 'Chop Kick Panda'". The Daily Dot. Retrieved 2024-12-23.
  3. ^ Beck, Jerry (2011-06-20). ""Chop Kick Panda"?". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved 2024-12-23.
  4. ^ Tait, Amelia (2021-01-28). "Forget Ratatouille, here's Ratatoing! The rise and rise of the 'mockbuster'". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-12-23.
  5. ^ Kain, Erik. "The Return Of The 'Mockbuster' - How Netflix Helps Give Movie Knock-Offs A Second Life". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-12-23.
  6. ^ "Artificial heart: From Chop Kick Panda to Kung Fu Panda 2". AV Club. Retrieved 2024-12-23.
  7. ^ Lauder, Dan (2021-03-24). "10 Terribly Cheap Mockbusters That Ripped Off Famous Movies". WhatCulture.com. Retrieved 2024-12-23.