Tristan Yew

Kung Fu Panda 4 is a fun and funny new installment in the Kung Fu Panda Franchise which delivers in big jokes and continuing Po's character arc. While the pacing is a major problem and the third act was rushed, the fighting sequences were vivid and as great as ever. While the cast is incredibly talented, Viola Davis' Chameleon is a step down from the previous villains as while she delivers as a menacing threat, there is no backstory to make her interesting. This is what sets this villain apart from the others in the franchise (not in a good way). Additionally, the final battle was incredibly rushed and lasted for little over 3 minutes. Chameleon was severely nerfed and the ensemble of villains was underutilized with Tai Lung being the only familiar villain who actually spoke. All in all, while it's humour is one of the best in the franchise, its action was great and Po's journey was awesome, its pacing and main villain unfortunately bring it down. However, I would still recommend it if you want a fun time and more Kung Fu Panda action :)

Inside Out 2 was an exciting, emotional and enjoyable sequel that builds on what was so beloved about the original. It has a highly relatable roster of emotions and shows the character development of many of the original ones, yet offers exciting new ones simultaneously. However, some of these new emotions were overshadowed by Anxiety and severely underutilized. However, the puberty plotline was cleverly thought out (albeit predictable) and showed a new side to Riley. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this fun watch, and it proves that Pixar has not yet lost its magic.