The Karate Kid

I decided to watch this one so that my kids could see what we experienced with the original in the 80's. Even though Ralph Machio was moderately annoying even back then, the movies did define an era for many of us. Boy what a disappointment with this remake, on so many levels. Generally speaking, I have to say that the producers were trying so hard to copy the original that many of the scenes seemed 'forced'. Even when they were trying to add a variation, it failed to produce the same conviction. Here is a list of my issues with the film: 1. Jaden Smith is simply too young for the role. Between his meagre acting skills and the odd childhood romance, it just didn't work. 2. Jackie Chan seemed very hollow in this role and lacked his usual spark and enthusiasm. I'd say he missed the mark and the potential this role had for him. The scene where Dre discovers his master's past pain is particularly lame. It didn't pull any emotional strings. 3. Dre's mom was really annoying. 4. The general age group for the kids was too young and forced mature concepts that didn't come off as believable. 5. The producers should have 'made it their own' and deviated further, instead of attempting a sad copy.

I don't recommend this film. Go and rent the original if you want to feel the inspiration from a 'coming of age / kung fu / feel good' flick. It didn't even suck my kids in.

While this reboot is not as good as the original Karate Kid, it should have been called; "Kung Fu Kid", Jackie Chan as Mr Han is a decent performance, although this is the only Karate Kid movie that still hasn't gotten a sequel, it's still in development it's just taking a long time to make. Overall I'm giving this one a 6/10 ;)

There are too many harsh reviews in regards to this movie. Had to express it a little better.

As other reviews said, this should be called "The Kung Fu" kid. It's a remake of "The Karate Kid" but with with Asia culture in it & humor.

The acting was in fact "cheesy" not gonna lie. Especially, Jaden Smith. I think he still fit the role pretty well. Without him, there would be no comedy. Jackie Chan fit the role pretty well too.

What I really enjoyed was seeing Asian Culture & Kung Fu itself. I learned about Kung Fu mountain (scene where the monks meditated & did Tai Chi). Without this movie, I wouldn't haven't known or wanting to visit there.

All in all, it wasn't That bad. I think people just had too high expectations & is harshly comparing to the first Karate Kid.

Yes, the Title could be a little "misleading". But Hollywood did need to add a different flavor to the remake & they did "just that".

For me this film is underrated and I think better than the original karate kid movies and yes I have seen them. It has comedy, drama, romance, but more importantly emotional connection to the main characters. You really do feel for them when hearing and seeing their stories. good film!

what was the point of this inferior remake? really?

I don't think casual moviegoers were begging for a new version of the karate kid and fans of the original didn't want a remake?

of all the remakes out there this is by far the most cynical, lazy, exploitative money grabbing cash cow. The whole thing is a constructed showcase for Will Smith's son. Jaden Smith is not a very good actor and is not believable in the role at all.

There was no need to make this movie. It offers little in the way of entertainment.

Do yourself a favour and go see toy story 3 instead..the a-team..i think shrek 4 is still playing.