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3/4
Above Average Remake
MovieMike - wrote on 12/22/2011
It’s hard to believe the original ‘Karate Kid’ movie is already 26 years old and I had no idea what to expect from a remake of that original movie. Right out of the gate, we have a change of venue. Instead if importing oriental martial arts to the US, we’re taken to the land of it’s origins – China! We also get a standout performance from Jaden Smith (as in son of Will and Jada Pinkett Smith) who is the principal character in the film. While some may fault this remake for following the original story line so closely, I had no such qualms while watching it. The scenes and remolded characters were more than enough to make me feel like I was watching something fresh, even though I knew the gist of the story already.
‘The Karate Kid’ is helmed by director Harald Zwart …
Rating of
3/4
Jaden Smith Will Have A Bright Future
Nick - wrote on 06/24/2010
Now that we are in the obvious era of movie remakes, it was time for a new rendition of The Karate Kid. This movie normally would probably not catch my eye, but then I heard word that Jaden Smith (Will Smith's Son), was going to be the next karate kid. This made me want to see if Jaden will follow in his father's footsteps as another good actor. I was impressed on how well he did and give him a lot of credit. The movie was enjoyable, a good story. And of course you can't beat Jackie Chan, who is always a good actor to couple into a movie. My only complaint is that the movie did drag during certain parts and was rushed in others. The director could have balanced that a little more to make an even better summer film. This movie is still good and worth seeing. I recommend it.
