Of course, it’s really “The Kung Fu Kid”

Bob Westal — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:24:57 +0000

But I still like this second trailer for the China-set remake/update of 1984’s “The Karate Kid,” featuring tiny-but-tough 12 year-old Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan, that’s making the rounds today at places like Screencrave and Cinemablend. Aside from a gruffer Chan, director Harald Zwart shows some visual chops I wouldn’t necessarily expect from a guy with his resume.

Though I loved Pat Morita, I never got around to seeing the original film. I make no promises on this one, but it’s got my attention.

Fun fact: Jaden Smith is eleven years younger than Ralph Macchio was in 1984. This “kid” is actually a kid.

You can see the earlier trailer (and some rather similar comments, I must admit) here.

Shouldn’t it be “The Kung Fu Kid”?

Bob Westal — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:25:10 +0000

She doesn’t put it quite that way, but so wonders Devindra Hardawar for /Film, where I snagged this trailer for the new remake/reboot/re-something of “The Karate Kid” with Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith. I have to say, I agree with her that, the whole Japanese/Chinese martial arts issue aside, this looks like it might be a nice little movie. Or, maybe, it’s just a nice little trailer. See for yourself.

Confession time: I’ve never seen the original film, I never really had an interest. I’ve always liked Pat Morita, but movies about martial arts where no one is likely to get killed…I dunno. Sort of feels like low stakes. I might make an exception for Mr. Chan, however. The action looks convincing and Jaden Smith seems a lot funnier than Ralph Macchio.

Pat Morita – Premium Hollywood

Of course, it’s really “The Kung Fu Kid”

Shouldn’t it be “The Kung Fu Kid”?