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The Karate Kid (2010)

41 Ratings: 2.8

A Remake of the 80's original film.

The Karate Kid, known as The Kung Fu Dream in China and Best Kid in Japan and South Korea, is a 2010 martial artsremakeof the 1984 film of the same name. Directed by Harald Zwart, produced by Willand Jada Pinkett … see full wiki

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Cast: Jackie Chan, Taraji P. Henson, Jaden Smith, WenWen Han

Director: Harald Zwart

Genre: Family

Release Date: June 11, 2010

MPAA Rating: PG

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review by Steveo. January 03, 2011

Putting the original aside, how does this work?

Having not seen the original Karate Kid for many years, the content, story and overall feel of the original is simply lost in the annals of time as a result of my terrible memory. So with that, I'll say that my review will be written as if the original Karate Kid movie had never been made and this was an entirely original piece. For me to try and make a comparison would create a review based on false ideas and comparisons, which is not what I want my reviews to be. The film … more

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review by woopak_the_thrill. June 18, 2010

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3 ½ Stars: An Unnecesary Remake But Yet Proves To Be Very Entertaining!

An Unnecesary Remake But Yet It Proves To Be Very Entertaining!

2010’s remake of 1984’s “Karate Kid” has been titled different in different countries. Director Harald Zwart’s film was called ‘The Kung Fu Kid” in China, “The Best Kid” in Japan and South Korea while U.S. audiences are stuck to the original film’s title “The Karate Kid”. My first complaint with the film’s title is that why call a film “Karate Kid” when it is clearly about a teen who learns Kung Fu and yet … more

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review by AlmostRambo. June 12, 2010

An Homage To The Classic Karate Kid?

Many of us grew up watching The Karate Kid and I fall into that category. It has many beloved characters in Daniel Larusso, Mr. Myiagi, and the infamous Cobra Kai dojo and their students and their merciless instructor. So why remake this classic? What's in it for those who grew up with the original and those who are seeing this reboot for the first time? Before the Karate Kid purists get mad that things were changed it's important to remembered what actually … more

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review by Chris_Pandolfi. June 11, 2010

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I Promise Teach You Kung Fu, You Promise Learn

"The Karate Kid" is very much a worthy counterpart to the 1984 film on which it's based, not only in terms of story, but also in terms of quality; the excitement, humor, warmth, and themes of friendship, maturity, and overcoming adversity have been left intact, and better still, there's no sense that any of it has been cheapened or simplified to the sake of appealing to a mass audience. The only exception, and I'm really just nitpicking here, is a glorious but contrived aerial shot of martial arts … more

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Quick Tip by Sharrie. July 18, 2010

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Entertaining & quite clearly a movie made for the western audience. Proven formula of the underdog emerges victor. However, for someone who has lived and/or is familiar with the landscape of China, it is most unsettling to see how a scene jump from one locale to another that's thousands of miles away! Reminded me of what they did with scenes from Mission Impossible III where Tom Cruise ran from Xitang (a watertown about an hour drive from Shanghai) to Shanghai!!! Truly quite impossible ;-) Beijing … more

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review by ssjakira1. November 04, 2010

The Karate Kid - in China (except "karate" is Japanese so...)

Pros: Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith Cons: If a kid really got hit like that, his jaw would be dislocated... The Bottom Line: A good movie for the family, despite some of it's issues. There were three movies my dad wanted to see. The Karate Kid. How to Train Your Dragon. Predators. I'm not sure what went on in his brain for the second one (I guess he wanted something silly and fun), but whatever. I … more

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review by Steveo. September 11, 2010

Karate Kid - Putting the original aside, how does this work?

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Quick Tip by Swadhi. July 02, 2010

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I must say, I was pleasantly surprised with this movie, whose reviews had me far from enthusiastic. The Karate Kid wasn't a half-arsed imitation of the original that made my insides shrivel by the minute as I watched the ruination of the classic Karate Kid concept – as I had expected it to be – but rather enjoyable and even touching. The martial choreography was sick, and the acting was better than anticipated. The movie also had its funny moments. Overall, an entertaining watch!

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Quick Tip by cruzer79. July 12, 2010

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I liked this i was worried about watching this cause i didn't like the first karate kid got to love the kick at the end.

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Quick Tip by JaseSea. July 20, 2010

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I feel sorry for Jackie Chan thinking back to the films he worked so hard on to where his career is now. At least the money's good. Can we have another Rush Hour please?

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