"Kung Fu Panda" was one of my favorite movies of 2008. Like most animated films these days, it has something for everyone. There are thrilling scenes of action, stunning and beautiful visuals, hysterical comedy, and serious life-lessons. I always think it's a shame that there are people out there who refuse to pay attention to anything that's animated. These films and shows often contain far more depth and enjoyment than most live-action movies.
One of the prevalent themes of the movie is about accepting one's fate and realizing that you can't control everything. Master Oogway, the ancient turtle mentor of the story, tells his pupil a memorable line at one point in the story. He says, "The past is history. The future is a mystery. Today is a gift. That's why it's called the present." I LOVE that. We all spend so much time worrying about what has already happened and worrying about what's going to happen tomorrow that we barely enjoy the moments that we're in and the people who are with us during those times. Once again, a cartoon kids' movie has given us a real nugget of philosophy to chew on.
One of the prevalent themes of the movie is about accepting one's fate and realizing that you can't control everything. Master Oogway, the ancient turtle mentor of the story, tells his pupil a memorable line at one point in the story. He says, "The past is history. The future is a mystery. Today is a gift. That's why it's called the present." I LOVE that. We all spend so much time worrying about what has already happened and worrying about what's going to happen tomorrow that we barely enjoy the moments that we're in and the people who are with us during those times. Once again, a cartoon kids' movie has given us a real nugget of philosophy to chew on.
No comments:
Post a Comment