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Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Move over Mei Lan, Jack Black’s my favorite panda
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Part of the success of “Kung Fu Panda” — and, trust me, it’s a good family movie — rests with Jack Black.
He’s the voice of Po the panda in “Kung Fu Panda,” which opens in metro Atlanta theaters on Friday, and Black infuses the character with wit and charm. I think I like him more than Zoo Atlanta’s little panda Mei Lan.
I’ve always been a Jack Black fan. He may not be Shakespearian, but he always makes his presence known.
Here are my four favorite Jack Black movies:
1. “The School of Rock” (2003). His personality is in full force as a fake substitute teacher who forms a school rock band.
2. “High Fidelity” (2000). He plays one of the finest supporting characters in movies in this century.
3. “Kung Fu Panda” (2008). I like how the characters in this movie, especially Black’s, have depth and aren’t just spouting inane pop culture references.
4. “Margot at the Wedding” (2007). It’s an odd — and dark — indie drama and Black plays the odd — and dark — boyfriend of Jennifer Jason Leigh.
Do you like Jack Black in comedy or drama? Do you think he’s funny?
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