I don't usually like sequels because they fail to capture the magic of the original. Kung Fu Panda 2, however, was INCREDIBLE--or should I say AWESOME? It's even funnier than the first movie--but that aspect I expected. What I didn't expect was for it to be as emotionally moving as it was. It's embarrassing, but there were portions that had me tearing up as much as the five-year-old next to me. Overall, the sequel lives up to the first movie and even manages to exceed it in terms of the level of depth of its message. True, the kung fu parts (which are even more abundant in the sequel) are a big portion of Kung Fu Panda's appeal, but what makes it memorable is the message it's trying to convey. I'm going back to watch it again as soon as I'm done with this review.