The trick to making a successful remake is to only borrow
the plot and create your own interpretation of it. The Karate Kid is a cult classic and remaking
it again was a true challenge. The good news is the remake retains the spirit
of the old movie while creating a fresh space for itself.
After the death of his father Dre Parker moves to China at
his mothers new job. Finding himself alone in an alienated country he quickly
finds himself on the wrong side of Cheng, a local bully. While befriending a
girl at his school, he somehow ends up having to compete in a local Kung Fu
tournament and enters Han(Jackie Chan) as a subdued but master Kung Fu who
trains Shao Dre. The films keep abreast of the original while giving its own
inspirational moments. We get to see the natural beauty of China. What follows
is a story of an underdog triumphing over his adversary and winning their
respect. The movie has some truly inspirational moments and provides for a fun
experience as we get engrossed in the story.
The setting in China turns out to be a master piece as its
amplifies the fear of Dre. Jackie Chan is good as the quiet yet hard teacher to
Dre. Jaden Smith in his first lead role displays perfect emotions as the
excited and then alienated young boy. His transformation is immensely well
portrayed on screen.
One of the best moments in the movie is when he witnessing a
Kung Fu master controlling a snake and how it ends up being the highlight of
the movie. There are few funny moments in the movie and they balance the
tension that follows the protagonist.
It’s a great tribute to the old Karate Kid while
that movie has a niche of itself¸the new Karate Kid is here to stay
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