My term paper will be using Dreamwork's "Kung Fu Panda" as it's subject. As both an animated film AND a kung fu movie this film provides plenty of physics-defying stunts.
Main Thesis: Training in Kung Fu provides the wielder the ability to bend the laws of physics.
Topic One: Martial artists are able to reach a midair apex and return to the ground well before other objects.
Support:
- Tigress jumping to kick tiles
- Sifu planting the peach pit
- Sifu & Po fighting over the dumpling
Topic Two: Martial artists can fall from extraordianry heights and still land safely.
Support:
- The Furious Five introduction landing during the Dragon Warrior Choosing Ceremony
- Tigress jumping and falling extreme distance on her way to fight Tai Lung
- Tai Lung's sudden landing at end of the Bridge Fight
Topic Three: Low mass creatures are able to apply huge amounts of force on high mass objects and creatures.
Support:
- Ending credits with punching dummy
- Sifu and Mantis flipping Po like a rag doll during first day of training
- Mantis holding up the bridge by himself
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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KFP is a great choice for a film and you have good topics selected too. 10 points
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