Karate Kid Movie Review
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To start off, our country the Philippines is one of the few selected countries that have been chosen to first screen the 2010 Karate Kid movie. So yours truly will give you a sneak peak and recommendations for the movie so don't you not worry as like any reviews PMB has done in the past, this is a Karate Kid 2010 spoiler-free movie review.
The Karate Kid 2010 movie can be called one of those few good movie remakes that could be as blockbuster, if not beat its predecessor in terms of blockbuster sales. Though the issue of a remake actually beating the original film is highly debatable.
I do not know if it is just the audio set up of the cinema where we watched the Karate Kid premiere, or could it be on the actual film itself but the first few parts and some noticeable parts of the film has some really poor background music. I do hope that the experience we had here in the Philippine on the Karate Kid premiere was just a cinema audio problem and not the actual film itself, because if it is then it would definitely raise some eyebrows for having such poorly rendered or edited background music. With that issue being on question as of the moment, I will focus on some other aspects of the film.
One thing I also notice that there are some parts which also lacks the necessary subtitles which you will eventually find out when you watch the movie. It isn't really that big of a problem but if only they have completely subbed all the Chinese conversations then it would really complete the experience. I wished that they also subtitled Mr. Han (Jackie Chan)'s "special moment" on the film... Man! his English was so fast on that very dramatic moment, it seems like he is eating his (English) lines which became very hard to comprehend most of the word that he is saying to Dre (Jaden Smith). That is one particular scene which plays a key role on understanding one of the main character, but for me... sad to say it failed.
The Karate Kid remake doesn't really create a particular feeling of nostalgia in the film which is also a good thing, rather it creates an almost completely different film from it. If they only named it Kung Fu Kid and just included a small line "inspired by the Karate Kid", then it would not really be compared that much or rather not too many would notice (specially the younger audience) the similarities to the old movie which has a different martial art discipline theme included on the core of the movie.
As usual the action scenes were really good, as expected on a Karate Kid remake and Jackie Chan movie. I somehow feel that there is also a subliminal message that tends to promote the tourism of China, but its all fine to me. You will appreciate the scenic spots shown in the film as well, believe me... you will. Though the film has some very cheesy (probably cliche) moments near the final end of the film (ahem, "recovery"), which you will only know once you've seen it yourself, it doesn't really make the pull down the whole movie but rather it became the critical and decisive moment on the remake. Did I got you too pep up to see it for yourself or what?
The Karate Kid is a very heart warming and feel good family movie. Come on, who doesn't want to watch a good movie about a bullied kid who's seemingly weak at first but would later transformed into this strong-willed powerful "karate" kid. This has always been one of the many the elements of The Karate Kid movies which was also adapted by the its 2010 remake. Unlike other movie remakes, The Karate Kid did not fall on the movie remake pitfall (or curse) of copying in every noticeable bits and pieces of the originals. Rather than being an homage or a tribute it turns out to be a lack of creativity and does not really give justice or rebirth of the title... other remakes just recently did. It took good elements of the classic film franchise and took a different yet interesting route from there to create a good entertaining remake for the family.
The Karate Kid Cast Interviews
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Jackie Chan Interview: The Karate Kid
Jaden Smith Interview: The Karate Kid
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The Verdict
The Karate Kid 2010 movie tells about life, hope, and achieving greater heights once we put our minds and body to it. A remake which is not really a remake, rather is loosely based or inspired by the classic coming of age-drama film of the same title which stars Pat Morita as the ever dependent mentor. With an additional mix of humor, The Karate Kid is definitely a complete package for the while family which includes elements of action, comedy, drama, self-discovery, friendship, and many more. The Karate Kid is best viewed on the big screen together with your family, I watched mine together with my (action movie fan) father and he is all praise for it.
Pinoy Movie Blogger gives The Karate Kid (2010) Movie a three out of five jackets:
