The original was one of its year's best movies. Read Common Sense Media's The Karate Kid review, age rating, and parents guide. Not many movies can make multi-generational friendships seem authentic, but Macchio and the late Morita managed to achieve a closeness that was believably touching.
In the original Karate kid starred Ralph Macchio and the late Pat Morita. The original was a good movie. With a lots of action, drama and love.
The percentage of Approved Tomatometer Critics who have given this movie a positive review. It essentially tries to posit Jaden Smith as a chip off the old block (Will Smith) and showcase the talents of the young boy who had already won hearts in his touching performance as Will Smith's son. The Karate Kid. - for bullying, martial arts action violence and some mild language. Like dad, A-list movie star Will Smith, Jaden has got the acting gene, the dance moves, and even shows off his rap skills in the movie's theme song with popstar Justin Bieber. It's a crucial bit of character shading, separating our hero from his wealthier peers, including the cheerleader he falls. Twelve-year-old Dre Parker and his mother, Sherry, are the newest residents at the swank-sounding Beverly Hills Luxury Apartments.
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A postscript: The Karate Kid deals with the issue of bullying, a subject that's been in the news a lot lately. Unlike the original, this Karate Kid was shot in China. Thanks for checking out our The Karate Kid Review.
Genre: Action/Drama/Family/Sport Directed by: Harald Swart Staring: Jaden Smith, Jackie Chan, Taraji P. Henson The cinematography in this movie is wonderful. We get to see beautiful shots of China; including the Great Wall and the Forbidden City. "Mixed Blessings". The original The Karate Kid script includes two confrontations between Daniel and Johnny that were eventually cut from the film.