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The Karate Kid, 2010

Starring: Jaden Smith, Jackie Chan, Taraji P. Henson

Directed by: Harald Zwart

Written by: Michael Soccio

Language: English

Country: USA

Runtime: 140 min

MPAA Rating: PG

Rating:6.2

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The Karate Kid can be described as sentimental, touching, and uplifting. The plot revolves around teachers and students, underdogs, and power relations. The main genres are drama, family, and sports. In terms of style, The Karate Kid features martial arts. In approach, it is serious and realistic. It is located in China. The Karate Kid takes place in contemporary times. It is a remake. The movie has received attention for being a blockbuster. The Karate Kid is well suited for a family outing and teens. Note that it involves mild violent content.

Summary of The Karate Kid

After moving to Beijing with his mother, Dre (Jaden Smith) falls prey to a bully, so he takes lessons from martial arts master Mr. Han (Jackie Chan) in this remake of The Karate Kid. While Mr. Han teaches Dre to defend himself, he also imparts some important life lessons. Meanwhile, Dre struggles with the unfamiliar language and cultural barriers he encounters in his new country. Taraji P. Henson co-stars.

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Language:	English
Country:	USA
Release date:	11 June 2010
Runtime:	140 min

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Jaden Smith

as Dre Parker

Jackie Chan

as Mr. Han

Taraji P. Henson

as Mom

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What a waste of time.

The disappointing fact is that with this cast and setting they could have made quite a good derivative against the odds sports feel good movie. Because of their insistence on copying plot points from an 80s movie in a completely different... Read and rate it

18.December.2010
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by: benkaboo
benkaboo rated this movie4/10Disappointing

doesn't recreate the magic of the original

But still a good movie for the entire family. I was missing a few "key" scenes from the original. I mean come on, A Karate Kid movie without the wax on wax of part? Or the scene at the end with Miyagi and the coach of the rival karate school? Maybe... Read and rate it

12.July.2010
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by: barak gilon
barak gilon rated this movie7/10Good

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