The Karate Kid (2010)
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Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XY8amUImEu0
I am very protective of movies that I consider to be the best of all time and the original Karate Kid is definitely in that rarefied class. It had everything going for it and has stood the test of time. It's a movie that you just don't **** with. So when I heard that they were remaking it, I was livid. I wasted no time denouncing all those associated with the picture and was ashamed that Jackie Chan of all people would attach his name to this. I refuse to accept that it was getting made and trashed it whenever I got the chance. I never went to see it in the theater.
So, that brings me to here....and now. I finally decided to go ahead and watch what was sure to be a train wreck of epic proportions, in spite of hearing that it got solid reviews by most people. But that's them. I don't care what other people rate it. I'm going into this movie with the intention of trashing it regardless. And then a funny thing happened along the way while watching The Karate Kid with Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan. It was good. Actually, it was really good. I thought they did a great job with the cast and the writing. This is a worthy entry into the Karate Kid franchise and should definitely make you a fan of this one easily. My only problem with the remake is in how young the kids are. But other than that, I have no problem with it. Well, maybe one other thing... they should have put in Joe Esposito - You're The Best somewhere in the flix. ;D
The Karate Kid DVD Screencaps
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