Lots to keep the children watching the screen. Good story. Anyone not expecting to see a lot of Kung Fu fighting in a movie titled "Kung Fu Panda" has to have a few cogs missing in their gear box. It's all fantasy fighting; not realistic. Our 5 year old got it.
Our 3 1/2 year old was SCARED by Shadowman and wanted to leave the theatre. This movie is exceptionally well done, excellently crafted and the effects, story, and voices are dead on. I loved it but I'm 47 not 4 or 7. That said, I would not take a child under the age of 8 to this movie. It's way too intense in the scary parts; more for an adult than a child's sensibilities. It's a great update on the Disney Princess story with a 21st century twist.