Film Analysis

KUNG FU PANDA-

ORDINARY WORLD: Po the Panda lives in China also known as the Valley of Peace, where he works in his fathers noodle shop.

CALL TO ADVENTURE: Tai Lung, a snow leopard escapes from prison and is coming to get the scroll. The Valley of Peace must choose a Kung Fu master to destroy Tai Lung.

REFUSAL TO CALL: Po the Panda is chosen as the one to destroy Tai Lung. (his dream is to become a Kung Fu master)

MEETING WITH MENTOR: Po meets the furious 5: Tigress, Viper, Crane, Mantis, and Monkey. He also meets their leader, Master Shifu. He stands no chance at Kung Fu.

CROSSING THE THRESHOLD: Po trains with Master Shifu and leaves his fathers noodle shop.

TESTS: The furious 5 do not approve of Po, Po is overweight, no coordination, he is afraid to challenge Tai Lung.

ORDEAL: Panda goes back to save Master Shifu from Tai Lung instead of live his fathers legacy of making noodles.

REWARD: Panda gains the scroll and defeats Tai Lung. Also earns friends with the furious 5 and Master Shifu

THE ROAD BACK: Po decides to give up Kung Fu for his fathers noodle shop. Where they can spend more time together.

RESURRECTION: When he fights Tai Lung for the scroll and uses the "wooshie finger hold" to destroy him.

RETURN WITH HONOR: Po knows who he is and what he is capable of to protect the Valley of Peace. Everyone believes in him now.