I am a sucker for animated features and Jack Black, so “Kung Fu Panda” has me in movie viewing overload, hoping two positives don’t make a negative.

Black is the voice of Po, a panda bear working in a noodle restaurant, who may be the prophesied chosen one to protect the Valley of Peace.  It helps that Po is a Kung Fu fanatic.  It doesn’t help that he’s also the laziest animal in all of China.

The cast is quite impressive, actually, with actors you might not expect behind colorfully drawn characters.  Well, except for Jackie Chan, maybe.  But, there’s also Dustin Hoffman, Lucy Liu and Angelina Jolie.

Yes, it’s another tale of an unlikely hero.  And, yes, it’s another lesson in being yourself is the best.  But, it’s so much fun!  For both the kiddies and the adults.

And, it’s simple.  While it has action, humor and heart, it’s not a whirling dirvish of c-g created explosions and chases that leaves your heart pounding with the stress of the excitment.  It’s enjoyable entertainment at a comfortable, but satisfying pace.

It’s hard to go wrong with animated features these days.  “Kung Fu Panda” is worth a family trip to the theater.  It’s one you won’t mind watching along with your children.

And then there’s You Don’t Mess with the Zohan with Adam Sandler as an Israeli secret agent who fakes his own death in order to move to New York to become a hairstylist.  Skip it at the theater.  It’s a sign Judd Apatow isn’t a sure bet.  But, it’s funny enough to make it worth renting.