Kung Fu Panda 2

KUNG FU PANDA 2 (2011) - May 24, 2011
An entertaining sequel, though definitely a step down from the original.  About the titular Kung Fu Panda and his efforts to figure out where he came from while trying to save China from an evil warlord, this was mostly enjoyable throughout, and exceptionally well animated -- my main issue is that it drags somewhat, particularly in its much weaker first half.  The latter half, in which the personal connection between the panda and the villain is made clear, and in which the stakes are thus much higher, fares a lot better.  **1/2