As happens in lots of kung-fu flicks, the threat is kinda-sorta based on history, in this case the advent of gunpowder & the way in which it changed fighting.
The new skill Po needs to get, in case they didn't mention it before, is inner peace. Oh, inner peace already came up? Lovely, because you ought to know that inner peace is important. It helps you focus, & works as a kind of instant therapy. Inner peace also helps you juggle raindrops, in the event you are a "dragon warrior." Yep, that inner peace positive is impressive. Inner peace. It is no exaggeration to say the film brings it up that often.
Fair , though martial arts movies are not necessary to be great literature (although with multiple screenwriters, might hope). It is the fights that count, & while animated fights don't often get the credit they deserve (see the vastly underrated TMNT), they are every bit as nicely choreographed as "real" ones, even if the only actual injury being risked in the process is carpal-tunnel syndrome. Also, a CG panda is no less actual than the 100+ Hugo Weaving CG duplicates in The Matrix sequels, in the event you give it some thought.
& the fights are solid, making great use of the additional dimension. Seriously, with all the cynical cash-grab 3-D films out there, it is a rarity to see where you always keep in mind the depth.
The first Kung Fu Panda opened up new fighting possibilities by showing us animals that actually embody the different styles & use their differing physicality to great advantage in battle. Open that up further to 3-D, & it is positive to equal fun for fighting fans of all ages.
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