Monday, February 28, 2011

Movie Review Monday - The Karate Kid (2010)

No unwatchable movie this weekend again. I was actually sick for most of the weekend and ended  up watching the remake (sort of) of The Karate Kid named, The Karate Kid. It was starting one of my favorite action stars, Jackie Chan as well as Will Smith's son Jaden Smith. The story is changed a bit, Jaden and his mother move to China, the Miyagi character has changed a bit, and the finishing move at the end is much cooler.

I enjoyed this movie as much as I enjoyed the first one. At over 2 hours, it does seem a bit long. It is worth it though. I went in to this movie knowing it wasn't going to be an over the top action movie and it wasn't.  The story was basically the same. There were some funny moments and some great settings (Forbidden City, Great Wall) which added to the film. Jackie Chan did a great job, once again showing he can do more than just action (this was kind of cheating though since he became a kung-fu instructor).

Overall, it was worth the watch. I would watch this with my little cousin (8), but not sure if he would sit through the entire thing. It falls into its own category. I mean, I wouldn't put it in action, I'm not entirely sure it fits into a drama, some of the lessons and everything seem like they would be over a kid's head, and it's not a movie you and your "bros" would see. It is available streaming on Netflix, worth it if you feel the need to check it out or have a couple of hours where you are watching a nephew.

Next week, as long as my unwatchable movie partner is around, you'll finally get your unwatchable review. Any good movies you have seen recently?

Quote:
Dre Parker: "You don't know the rules?"
Mr. Han: "Of course I know the rules. Simple. You hit him, don't let him hit you." - The Karate Kid (2010) Source: IMDb
Posted by Kindros at 8:02 AM

20 comments:

  1. edFebruary 28, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    i have a feeling we'll be seeing alot of jaden smith in future movies

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  2. metaphysicalfarmsFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Is this even real? I had no idea they made a remake.

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  3. PK HREZOFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Yeah I liked the new Karate Kid. Jaden Smith is too cute... gonna be a superstar. And I thought it was a nice change of pace for Jackie. I liked how they changed the setting. I was skeptical but ended up really diggin' it.

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  4. Michelle MerrillFebruary 28, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    I thought it was pretty good, kind of long though. I'm still a lover of the old one :) Great review!

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  5. Golden EagleFebruary 28, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    I've heard of this movie before but I haven't seen it--thank you for the review!

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  6. ebm93February 28, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    I liked the first one. Think I'll give this one a try then.

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  7. ZakkFebruary 28, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    I love your blog, I'm totally following!

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  8. MelissaFebruary 28, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    I'm so in love with the original that I don't think I can see this one. Even if it's good.

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  10. Paranormal ExplorerFebruary 28, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Haven't seen it yet but I'll definately watch it after reading your review :)

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  11. EeshieFebruary 28, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    JADEN IS ADORABLE!

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  12. Stephanie FarisFebruary 28, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    I watched some of it...DEFINITELY different than the original. I love that they took the kid and his family over to China, rather than having Mr. Miyagi in L.A. That made more sense!

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2011 at 4:29 PM

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  14. Abby MinardFebruary 28, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    I saw the first part of the new Karate kid. I like it, it was cute. Glad they changed it up jsut a bit so the children of the original Karate Kid won't get mad.

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  15. Colene MurphyFebruary 28, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    MMM, I heard it was pretty good. I loves me some Chan too! Might go check it out! Hope you're up to 100% soon!

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  16. Patti D.March 1, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    I didn't like the change between Pat Morita and Jackie Chan, and this movie looked to me like a cheap way of forcing us Will Smith's son down our throats, paid by Will Smith, of course.

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  17. Igneel21March 1, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    i loved it! despite all the hate, but there is something i found really weird, the movie is titled the karate kid but theres not a single karate move in the entire thing, jackie even said "im gonna teach you kung fu"

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  18. RossMarch 1, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    I still need to see this

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  19. RetroSpiderMarch 2, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    I still need to see this also. I keep seeing it netflix but keep randomly watching other stuff instead. And sadly I haven't seen any new movies recently.

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  20. The Anything PlaceMarch 3, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    This was surprisingly a really good movie!

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