Upon realizing that Rob Minkoff was one of the co-directors of this movie, I gave this movie a watch on Paramount+ and what I got was just nothing more than a generic Kung Fu Panda knockoff. Not to mention that it's a bland kid friendly remake of Blazing Saddles, which is funny considering they got Mel Brooks to star in this.
The story has a nice concept but it's execution is predictable, the characters are unlikable in spite of the solid voice work from Michael Cera, Samuel L. Jackson, Mel Brooks, Michelle Yeoh, Djimon Hounsou, and Ricky Gervais, most of the comedy is juvenile, and there's a end credits scene (which I won't spoil to those who haven't seen the film). The only good things about this film is the decent animation and an authentic music score from Bear McCreary (the composer of The Walking Dead) that compliments the setting along with a catchy main theme.
Overall, Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank isn't a terrible movie, but it's a generic Kung Fu Panda knockoff that went through development hell for over a decade with the original title "Blazing Samurai" being changed. Mostly for kids, but nothing special for adults.
The story has a nice concept but it's execution is predictable, the characters are unlikable in spite of the solid voice work from Michael Cera, Samuel L. Jackson, Mel Brooks, Michelle Yeoh, Djimon Hounsou, and Ricky Gervais, most of the comedy is juvenile, and there's a end credits scene (which I won't spoil to those who haven't seen the film). The only good things about this film is the decent animation and an authentic music score from Bear McCreary (the composer of The Walking Dead) that compliments the setting along with a catchy main theme.
Overall, Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank isn't a terrible movie, but it's a generic Kung Fu Panda knockoff that went through development hell for over a decade with the original title "Blazing Samurai" being changed. Mostly for kids, but nothing special for adults.