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The Karate Kid

2010
Drama
Family/Kids
2h 20m
Work pressures cause a single mother moves to China with her young son; in his new home, the boy embraces karate, taught to him by a master of the self-defense form.
Directed by:
Harald Zwart Harald Zwart
Written by:
Robert Mark Kamen Robert Mark Kamen Christopher Murphey
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Starring:
Jackie Chan Jackie Chan Taraji P. Henson Taraji P. Henson Rongguang Yu Harry Van Gorkum Jaden Smith Jaden Smith Ji Wang Tess Liu Han Wenwen Zhenwei Wang Bo Zhang
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Franchise:
Karate Kid
Genres:
Drama, Family/Kids, Action, Sport
AKA:
Kung Fu Kid
Countries:
China, USA
Languages:
English, Mandarin
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The Karate Kid

2010
Drama
Family/Kids
2h 20m
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beedubBeeDub
Rated 03 Jun 2021
78
40th
For your own sake, try to remember Jaden Smith this way.
Rated 03 Jun 2021
cinematicespCinematicESP
Rated 13 Jun 2010
70
20th
"It's not karate!" So the 12-year-old protagonist was deliberately written to know the difference between Kung Fu/China and Karate/Japan, but the filmmakers and marketers don't? I'd like to think we're smart enough to recognize that a movie properly titled "The Kung Fu Kid" is a continuation of a similarly titled film series from the 80's with a new spin on it. That major annoyance aside, it's a pretty enjoyable underdog story, with an emotional turn by Jaden Smith.
Rated 13 Jun 2010
recklessmessrecklessmess
Rated 02 Jul 2017
75
57th
If that was my kid, I'd have sent him to live with his uncle Phil and aunt Viv in Bel Air.
Rated 02 Jul 2017
tripwyreTripwyre
Rated 17 Jun 2010
72
62nd
Oh how I wanted desperately to hate this film. But you just can't. Aside from the fact that it has little/nothing to do with its predecessor and should be called The Kung Fu Kid, this is an overwhelmingly likable film. It runs a bit long and several music video-ish sequences seem to drag on forever, but Smith (who I wanted to hate more than anything) carries the film well, and Chan gives the best performance of his career. He's very affecting and can still kick ass, too. Surprisingly solid film.
Rated 17 Jun 2010
eric_janeric-jan
Rated 10 Aug 2010
60
13th
I thought "wax on wax off" was far-fetched.. but this is just nuts.. TAKE YOUR COAT OFF!
Rated 10 Aug 2010
hellsditchhellsditch
Rated 27 Sep 2010
78
50th
Shock of shocks, this is not the travesty that I expected it to be. Dare I say this out loud? I kinda liked it. Will Smith's kid doesn't come close to matching the plucky geekiness of Macchio's LaRusso but I was pleasantly surprised that they didn't make him a cocky asshole like I expected. He definitely has more of a swagger than Daniel-San, but he never veers into unlikable territory. The modern updates and relocation to China all work pretty well. Unnecessary, but adequate entertainment.
Rated 27 Sep 2010
corbadCorbad
Rated 27 Jun 2018
45
10th
Jaden Smith is annoying, the story is lacking, and at the end of the day the moments you are meant to cheer for involve a bunch of tiny children manipulated by various adults towards blind violence giving each other concussions.
Rated 27 Jun 2018
indyatmnINDYATMN
Rated 21 Jun 2010
85
75th
Where have u gone Dan Larusso? Our nation turns its boorish eyes 2 u. Speaking as an old fart lover of the original I can say there's nothing 2 complain about here. An extremely faithful remake, even in tone, the film avoids pandering 2 modern MTV puerile crassness & Jaden Smith displays none of his father's tiresome cockiness. Instead, like the film, Smith's Dre is sweet & respectful. Although I started 2 get bored it was b/c I'd seen it all b4, but the kids in my audience seemed 2 be loving it
Rated 21 Jun 2010
kojilessKojiless
Rated 08 Sep 2012
28
28th
Contrary to popular belief, this movie is not ALL about Jaden. Jaden's love interest has quite possibly the largest head in the history of cinema. Jaden's rival is quite possibly the most evil-looking kid on the Eurasian supercontinent. Jaden's braids have quite possibly more twists than do exist in every Hitchcock movie ever made. Not that you'd be watching this for the dialogue, but flipping the subtitles on might quite possibly be the smartest thing you do before pressing play.
Rated 08 Sep 2012
nearphotisonNearphotison
Rated 13 Jun 2010
61
37th
Supremely silly, this film tries a bit too hard to be dramatic and falls into several cliches of the "Karate Kid rip-off" genre. Still, the action is pretty cool and the acting is (mostly) solid. The score shifted from awesome to bland, but mostly stuck with the former. My only real problem with this movie is its title. They stress in the film that it's kung-fu, not karate, and the story and characters have nothing to do with the Karate Kid series. The title comes across as more of a lampshade.
Rated 13 Jun 2010
mikedadudemikedadude
Rated 31 Jul 2010
62
25th
Half an hour too long... And no idea why they even bothered with the love interest - that was quite possibly one of the most cringiest moments I've experienced watching a film....
Rated 31 Jul 2010
mspraguemsprague
Rated 22 Jun 2010
70
60th
I liked this. Entertaining and the kid pulls it off.
Rated 22 Jun 2010
ohyesOhYes
Rated 30 Oct 2010
0
0th
I haven't even seen this, but I still can't believe what a terrible idea a Karate Kid remake is. DOESN'T MAKE ANY SENSE.
Rated 30 Oct 2010
kavuKavu
Rated 09 Nov 2010
37
15th
Jackie Chan returns to form and has a pretty nice fight scene. Too bad the script is awful and Jaden isn't ready for the level of acting his part would've needed.
Rated 09 Nov 2010
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 20 Jun 2010
46
36th
This movie is a lot like its film score: some of it's classic, some's new. And even though some modern parts seem a little off, there's some original stuff that's surprisingly good. This remake's just as good as the old version, which is mostly thanks to Jackie Chan's great performance and the fact that the original was a bit corny too.
Rated 20 Jun 2010
woodoowoodoo
Rated 12 Aug 2014
80
44th
A total surprise. You know Jackie's still got it but not to this degree. Action stars age into dignity. Jaden has no talent for acting at all but it works here, as a hyper kid being frustrated that he isn't learning something fast enough.
Rated 12 Aug 2014
coffeecoffee
Rated 17 Aug 2010
63
36th
This is a cool remake with upgraded fight choreography. Far from disappointing which honestly was what i was expecting.
Rated 17 Aug 2010
mitealcmitealc
Rated 30 Jul 2010
74
40th
A worthy refurbishing of the eighties' original, The Karate Kid has the heart and soul in the right place; with Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith working their charm, turning this film from a stale hamburger into something close to a Mexican sizzler.
Rated 30 Jul 2010
spunkieSpunkie
Rated 01 Jul 2010
30
15th
I don't know...I'm fine with kungfu as karate replacement and panaromic China exploitation, but kid really being a kid ruined it for me. One thing that makes original work was Macchio's expression, now it's replaced by ever about the cry looking Smith jr.
Rated 01 Jul 2010
piratejasonPirateJason
Rated 15 Jun 2010
74
51st
Surpasses the original in my opinion by taking the formula of the original and modernizing with Chan's performance surpassing Morita's in my opinion. The cinematography being set in China was also visually more appealing than the original. My only complaint really is the name. "Karate" is a Japanese martial art and was not used or mentioned in the film except by his mom in one conversation where he corrects her.
Rated 15 Jun 2010
vreyVrey
Rated 04 Jul 2010
60
43rd
BUT IT'S KUNG FU NOT KARATE!!!!!! seriously people, get over it.
Rated 04 Jul 2010
kasperlKasperL
Rated 17 Aug 2010
60
50th
Obnoxious turn by Henson and a rather indulgent running time notwithstanding, your final judgment on the film will depend largely on your susceptibility to Smith's charisma. Anyone can acquire fighting skills but I thought he pulled off the part as a whole just fine as well. The film's real surprise (and, for those of us who've seen the original, there are few) is that Jackie Chan might just have a future ahead of him as a character actor: his English has improved and the man can act! Passable.
Rated 17 Aug 2010
kusanagiKusanagi
Rated 03 Jul 2010
75
48th
Um, its kind of silly to call this the Karate Kid if he's learning kung fu, in China. Still, Jaden's adorable, Chan's surprisingly not a total goofball, and I actually had a decent time watching this re-imagining despite the flaws.
Rated 03 Jul 2010
the_pirateThe Pirate
Rated 05 Mar 2013
79
55th
The movie was unnecessary. I mean, it's a remake of a really iconic film. If they'd changed everything, people would have been upset. They kept virtually all the same plot points, elements, even a lot of the more memorable dialogue, and it didn't really feel good. Now, having said all of that, it's still an aesthetically pleasing film, with cool fight scenes, beautiful scenaries, and the interesting spin of putting the American kid in China. Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith were equally impressive.
Rated 05 Mar 2013
newkidNewkid
Rated 19 Jun 2010
64
80th
Drama about a 12 year-old boy who moves to China and with the help of an unassuming kung fu master, learns the martial art to keep from being bullied. an accomplished old-fashioned film. It should appeal to all ages... With one heartfelt performance, Jaden Smith can drop the 'Will Smith's son' designation and stand alone as an impressive young actor.
Rated 19 Jun 2010
jazzalohaJazzaloha
Rated 11 Sep 2011
47
9th
Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita make the original film(s). Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan don't have the same chemistry. There are other problems that may seem minor: the updated version for "wax on-wax off;" the time spent on the love interest and the length of the film overall. Still, I guess it wasn't entirely terrible, but not a good film, either.
Rated 11 Sep 2011
badfurdayBadFurDay
Rated 22 Dec 2020
5
40th
Very unnecessary remake. I feel it gets criticized too harshly though. Jaden is actually decent, the fight choreographies and characters are better than in the original, it's more respectful of south east asian culture, it certainly surpasses all three sequels in terms of quality, and the pele kick is far cooler than the crane kick. For a coming of age story, it's good enough, but I'm not the target audience and I don't see the need for the remake. Okay movie.
Rated 22 Dec 2020
damildamil
Rated 24 Jan 2012
55
34th
Was this a brilliant film? No. Was it a good remake? Yeah, I think it was. A good remake will take the original concept of a film and add something new, something different, just something so it's not just a complete rehash of a perfectly good movie that already exists. Some of the writing was a bit sloppy but yeah, it wasn't a bad film. Oh, and as awesome as Jackie Chan is, he has nothing on Pat Morita as Mr. Miyagi.
Rated 24 Jan 2012
spazzpp2spazzPP2
Rated 12 Mar 2011
2
45th
well, I don't yet know how the old movie could be better
Rated 12 Mar 2011
onscreenOnScreen
Rated 22 Jul 2010
45
28th
A look at the full review: http://zoopy.com/q/4rkb
Rated 22 Jul 2010
sopachuco13sopachuco13
Rated 29 Dec 2012
70
36th
This movie tries to pull on those nostalgic heartstrings a little too much. The title alone is a total lie, but I suppose for most of this films audience Karate and Kung Fu are interchangeable terms. The scenes in this movie follow the events of the original too closely. The acting in this movie was pretty sub-par. Jaden Smith needs to hone his skills a little more before he is forced in front of audiences again. Jackie Chan was himself, which is ok with me. In the end, I did have a good tim
Rated 29 Dec 2012
samhigh1Samhigh1
Rated 16 Nov 2010
85
90th
Very nice movie!!!
Rated 16 Nov 2010
mchaleMcHale
Rated 25 Oct 2010
75
42nd
Kung-fu fun for the whole family!!!
Rated 25 Oct 2010
ajengpuspitaajengpuspita
Rated 10 Jun 2017
90
80th
have you ever watch previous karate kid movie, whose actor such as hilary swank, yes but this version much better, because beside jackie chan is my fav actor, he can play the role with good, and jaden smith kill the role for this movie! the scenery in this movie makes china is in my holiday list
Rated 10 Jun 2017
dandeliondandelion
Rated 07 Nov 2012
65
14th
Should've titled as 'the kung-fu kid', lol
Rated 07 Nov 2012
sweekodenSweekoden
Rated 05 Oct 2016
46
28th
This is like remaking Terminator and replacing the titular character with Predator. Wtf. It being about hocus pocus kung fu automatically makes it more implausible than the original, but worse yet is the age of the characters. Maybe don't copy the love story if the cast comprises pre-teens. The mother is criminally negligent and the villains aren't believable, but Chan and Smith are pretty good. Using "Higher Ground" for the climax is unforgivably lazy and out of place. +1 for Lei Wulong's ult.
Rated 05 Oct 2016
lebarLebar
Rated 21 Jul 2010
77
66th
Jaden is the next Jackie
Rated 21 Jul 2010
cmonsterCMonster
Rated 08 Jul 2012
20
7th
How did I forget to rank this piece of shit before? Holy balls is this dumb. Not only is it boring but it also had a scene that must have been directed by a pedophile. Seriously, a 12 year old girl dances to a dying cat sing some song about playing poker and the game then pronounces her "HOT". I just wish Will Smith had been more attentive and kept his son out of this instead of being a stereotypical black man and ignoring the shit his kids do.
Rated 08 Jul 2012
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 11 Sep 2010
71
29th
About on par with the original. Some of the updates are good, taking away some of the 80s cheese, but a lot of it is replaced by 2010 cheese so in a few years they'll both be equally silly, but in different ways. It's fine and watchable, though I can't believe it's over two hours long.
Rated 11 Sep 2010
nick_hamdenNick Hamden
Rated 03 Jun 2013
80
77th
Guess what, a decent remake. Jackie Chan is old, and Jaden isn't a huge piece of shit like he is in After Earth.
Rated 03 Jun 2013
sebbysebby
Rated 04 Jun 2011
45
21st
Inoffensive -- yet still worthless -- remake of a perfect film.
Rated 04 Jun 2011
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 05 Mar 2011
62
30th
Chan is charming, everyone else is not.
Rated 05 Mar 2011
janicexJanicex
Rated 29 Aug 2010
60
8th
Only Jackie Chan and the decent soundtrack can save this movie from being bad. This movie is almost the same thing than the original, don't watch it unless you really love the original one.
Rated 29 Aug 2010
radbrianRadBrian
Rated 25 Nov 2011
50
7th
Cut it down to an hour and a half, and this could've been a really solid kid's movie. The tournament at the end is entertaining, but it comes after two hours of shit I don't care about.
Rated 25 Nov 2011
anchoviesanchovies
Rated 06 Oct 2010
60
50th
No improvements on the original, but not as bad as it could have been. Initially had severe doubts due to the inappropriate title, the replacement of the iconic Miyagi with a "serious" Jackie and the "disneyfication" of Daniel-san. I was pleasantly surprised because Smith is charmingly believable, Jackie impressed me with some dramatic depth and the positive message was delivered well. Still overly long and cheesy compared to its predecessor and omits the original underlying class tensions.
Rated 06 Oct 2010
magdabagmagdabag
Rated 20 Aug 2012
87
67th
funny yet touching
Rated 20 Aug 2012
ryan_luedersRyan Lueders
Rated 26 Jan 2013
89
84th
Very unexpected. I actually enjoyed this. I do agree with most people that the title of this should be the Kung Fu Kid... since no Karate was done in this film... but hey, I guess everything does better with name recognition. Still, don't let the name bother you, because this movie is just as fun as the originals with good old Ralphie. Jaden Smith did an excellent job and I couldn't believe how well he did some of the moves and Jackie Chan was a great mentor. The ending is the best for sure.
Rated 26 Jan 2013
maddogmaddog
Rated 17 Jun 2010
79
60th
Decent. Smith's pretty amazingly athletic. Thank goodness there's no crane kick in this one (or is there? Hmm.) But what bothers me is after it's all done, it's like the bullies just become good sports. ... Whaaat?
Rated 17 Jun 2010
mjvmoviemanMJVmovieMan
Rated 08 Oct 2010
72
57th
Completely unnecessary and yet better-than-expected, this remake of the 1984 classic mixes Parts I and II and takes the action to China. Zwart's movie looks positively great, the martial arts are bigger and better, and Jaden Smith mirrors the chops of his pop. However, I think the kids in the movie are too young for the increased violence on display. This is a tougher film compared to the original, and parents should beware. But overall, if overlong, the movie is still a worthy remake.
Rated 08 Oct 2010
alpererdalalpererdal
Rated 20 Nov 2019
45
9th
just for the sake of jackie chan..
Rated 20 Nov 2019
darknightsDarkNights
Rated 16 Feb 2023
5
6th
Une belle grosse daube portée par un jeune acteur à gifler, la même gueule à claques que son père, même pire ! De la grosse merde.
Rated 16 Feb 2023
ag0stomesmerAg0stoMesmer
Rated 31 Jul 2012
3
73rd
Swapping an awkward teen lead for a cocky tween (the talented young Smith) seemed stupid but allows for some nice touristy china shots. Chan is his usual charming self but the story still relies on underdog clichés and adds some more; pushy Chinese parents, wittering on about family honour. The fights were entertainingly rough but it's too long, cutting the unnecessary 'love interest' would've helped.
Rated 31 Jul 2012
superargoSuperargo
Rated 12 Dec 2011
69
60th
It works. The opening 15 or so minutes are awfully rough going, but once the film settles in China and that irresistible underdog-makes-good formula kicks in, it's smooth sailing from there. An earnest, likable remake.
Rated 12 Dec 2011
evilmangoesEvilMangoes
Rated 04 Dec 2015
62
28th
C+
Rated 04 Dec 2015
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 11 Dec 2010
5
43rd
Never been into Karate Kid but this is a decent remake. Surprising since I thought it would be horrible. Its overly long, rather silly and its credits end with a Justin Bieber song. Take that as you will. Jackie Chan is also fairly impressive.
Rated 11 Dec 2010
agentsnipeAgentSnipe
Rated 30 Dec 2010
79
59th
Not really a remake, the Karate Kid tries to mess with the formula of the original movie and yet it tries to hit all of the same beats. It just doesn't work.
Rated 30 Dec 2010
mistakesMistakes
Rated 30 Jul 2010
48
39th
Mistake - When the karate kid first goes to Mr Han's house to train, he drops his jacket by the doorway. Later on as they are talking, you can see his jacket move to different spots on the ground between shots.
Rated 30 Jul 2010
whatshisfaceWhatsHisFace
Rated 26 Apr 2012
1
1st
This film is a sin! It shouldn't exist!!! The first film was perfect the way it was, it should have been left alone!
Rated 26 Apr 2012
amazedemonamazedemon
Rated 11 May 2020
64
51st
While unnecessary, The Karate Kid remake improves on some of the flaws of the original while introducing a few of its own. Smith, who is more Jada than Will, is decent especially as the role requires a precocious attitude, and honestly he's a little less grating than Macchio. Chan is great, thought not as memorable as Morita in the mentor role. Thus a similar dynamic exists between the characters and audience. The locations and score were good, though the tournament is oddly anti-climactic.
Rated 11 May 2020
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 15 Feb 2021
70
53rd
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Rated 15 Feb 2021
martrynmartryn
Rated 17 Jul 2011
61
29th
It doesn't have the charm of the original, doesn't feature karate, and Jaden Smith annoys the shit out of me now. I like Jackie Chan even if his films are shit, but this movie has soured on me over time. I'd probably pass on it.
Rated 17 Jul 2011
wayofthegunwayofthegun
Rated 27 Feb 2011
70
40th
Like most, I went into this expecting and wanting to dislike it, but it's actually quite good. For being nearly two-and-a-half hours long, it goes by pretty fast and I don't think there was a single time that I found myself bored or disinterested.
Rated 27 Feb 2011
canadianorcanadianor
Rated 24 Jul 2011
5
4th
I walked into 'The Karate Kid' with some pretty low expectations. Yet, this movie manages to be worse than I ever could have expected. Sixty minutes of content is stretched into two-and-a-half painful hours with extremely long establishing shots, awkward meet-cute and kissing scenes between pre-teens and Dre dancing or bitching that China isn't Detroit. There's so much that just doesn't feel right. That's all before the ending entirely ignores physics and cements this flick's status as terrible.
Rated 24 Jul 2011
tinythedoggtinythedogg
Rated 22 Feb 2011
70
67th
A very pleasant surprise. I really didn't think I was going to care fo rit and when I seen the run time, I was hesitant on watching this, but still decided to give it a chance. It was nice to see Jackie Chan do something different and I thought he was brilliant in this. Jaden Smith was better than expected, even though at times he came across as annoying. The fight scenes seemed more brutal and the scenery was beautiful to look at. If you are on the fence about this one, it is worth a look.
Rated 22 Feb 2011
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 05 Nov 2010
45
18th
Just another corny kid's movie. The kid's all overact because they are really young. Smith has his troubles, but you can see some glimmers that he has some talent (a lot of the problem is the script is rather 'blah' and doesn't give him much). It's funny to see 12 year olds punch and kick each other in the face in a completely supervised situation. Preteens would probably like it, but I think it loses some ground to us old fogies.
Rated 05 Nov 2010
adrianavbadrianavb
Rated 23 Aug 2010
35
24th
This film has tons of continuity flaws.
Rated 23 Aug 2010
kyoungbergkyoungberg
Rated 25 Dec 2016
58
40th
Slightly entertaining, but falls to the all too typical Hollywood brand of unconvincing human behavior and the world we'd like to be in, but just isn't reality.
Rated 25 Dec 2016
ytadelYtadel
Rated 14 Jun 2010
6
70th
Fuck it, I'm a hardcore fan of the original Karate Kid, so although I may resent this movie's existence, I still kinda liked it (despite the nightmare menagerie of crying infants and babbling toddlers I saw it with).
Rated 14 Jun 2010
spaceflohspacefloh
Rated 18 Oct 2012
40
19th
eng; [The Karate Kid]; ein kleiner junge kommt nach china, findet eine freundin und legt sich mit den einheimischen karatekämpfern an, doch ein hausmeister hilft ihm kung-fu zu erlernen.;
Rated 18 Oct 2012
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 13 Dec 2010
55
43rd
More a promotion of Jaden Smith than actually a serious reboot, but it's okay. The problem is this is not surprising as the 1984 feature at all, of course. Everybody knows how this is gonna end.
Rated 13 Dec 2010
joeliusJoelius
Rated 31 Dec 2010
43
64th
The kid's acting was annoying at the begining of the film, and the training scenes were a gimme, but the jacket thing was pretty good. The fight in the tournament was pretty amazing all except the backflip kick to win (yeah right!).
Rated 31 Dec 2010
troothTrooth
Rated 23 Nov 2011
69
49th
I wasn't too optimistic about a Karate Kid remake, but I think they made it different enough from the original that it works in its own unique ways. It doesn't try to imitate the original too much, just tells a structurally similar story.
Rated 23 Nov 2011
snazzSnazz
Rated 28 Aug 2010
60
50th
Smith is bringing a lot of spirit to his character, which is very refreshing for this remake. Chan is actually doing a good job portraying what can only be his first believable character to date. Also, I liked how they, in respect of the original, was no afraid to take the best elements and reuse them without hiding it.
Rated 28 Aug 2010
ballisticsballistics
Rated 23 May 2010
3
29th
wat
Rated 23 May 2010
conorc96Conor_C96
Rated 20 Nov 2014
84
84th
A really enjoyable movie, and it's quite moving too. Jaden Smith at his best here.
Rated 20 Nov 2014
gradecgingerGradeCGinger
Rated 24 Jun 2023
40
5th
Jackie Chan's great. This movie also didn't need to exist.
Rated 24 Jun 2023
cinemaasiaCinema_Asia
Rated 22 Aug 2010
60
30th
Pretty corny but good for kids I guess. It's difficult to watch this with a straight face if you know anything at all about martial arts though. Overall it sticks pretty close to the original and showcases a bit of Jackie Chan's attempts at an acting range. The love interest, rather than being cute, is just lame and stereotypical. Jaden Smith isn't all that bad though but pretty bland. The ending is pure camp and they actually inserted some little kid wire-fu into the fight scenes.
Rated 22 Aug 2010
rewilde-brewilde
Rated 05 Mar 2011
88
81st
Very worthwhile remake. Chan shines in the Miyagi role.
Rated 05 Mar 2011
shahnessshahness
Rated 08 Sep 2010
61
35th
Jaden is a little whiny, Jackie Chan attempts to act and Taraji is severely underused. Solid, by the books summer film, and the kung fu is competently directed.
Rated 08 Sep 2010
bricksBricks
Rated 09 Nov 2010
50
25th
I thought it was a respectable remake until the tournament, which was just a little too ridiculous for me.
Rated 09 Nov 2010
bradrapstarsBradRapstars
Rated 27 Jun 2011
70
46th
As with so many others here, I wanted to hate the hell out of this movie and sat down in front of it with the express purpose of making fun of it. Turns out, it's actually pretty good.
Rated 27 Jun 2011
dardandardan
Rated 11 May 2015
18
3rd
Another child star that seems to have not been affected by the intense pressures of fame, growing up to be a level-headed person.
Rated 11 May 2015
chemical404chemical404
Rated 22 Aug 2010
38
21st
Considering everything, it's not a bad movie. Jackie Chan gets more dramatic role than usually, and we get to see how beautiful China is. It's a long movie though, if you are over 15 years old you will probably find it boring same as I did.
Rated 22 Aug 2010
gordonbombayGordonBombay
Rated 24 Jan 2011
50
25th
Jackie Chan does KUNG FU! I love a movie that lies to you in the title. Neither Chan or Smith actually bombs, but none of them excel either. Not a bad movie, but should probably never have been made.
Rated 24 Jan 2011
realmacgyverRealMacgyver
Rated 01 May 2012
50
15th
Chan is good. Now the rest. The script writers wrote a script for Will Smith, then chucked it to his kid. The main characters are a couple of years too young. It should be called The Montage Kid. It looks good, like I say Chan does well, and it does have its moments but it's not a patch on The Karate Kid (84)
Rated 01 May 2012
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 20 Nov 2010
15
21st
"This new Karate Kid bluffs its way through the motions and never manages to invest a shred of conviction in its banal paint-by-numbers stock plot." - Simon Abrams
Rated 20 Nov 2010
parallaxParallax
Rated 29 Jun 2010
55
6th
A decent remake of the original Karate Kid. The main character is a bit unlikeable, although this may be due to Smith's relations in Hollywood. A bit on the long side.
Rated 29 Jun 2010
jesselcjesselc
Rated 10 Dec 2018
25
4th
I watched this around the same time as The Next Karate Kid which is generally considered not good at all and I was shocked by how much better The Next Karate Kid was compared to this nonsense. It's like people's taste got terrible somewhere between the 90s and now and people forgot how to make fun, silly action movies. Also Jaden Smith is far too obnoxious to be an underdog.
Rated 10 Dec 2018
bwlfro5bwlfro5
Rated 19 Aug 2010
65
42nd
"Everything is kung fu." ~ Jackie Chan (as Mr Miyagi 2.0). Ergo, this review is kung fu.
Rated 19 Aug 2010
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 18 Aug 2013
40
19th
Passes the time.
Rated 18 Aug 2013
cagedwisdomcagedwisdom
Rated 10 Aug 2010
50
38th
Much too long, the kids are disturbingly young (why is that one 12-year-old drop-kicking the other 12-year-old in the face? No, really. Why?), and for the love of god is it the KARATE kid or the KUNG FU kid? Retarded title and flaws aside, this is pretty ok. Parts are great, parts are mind-numbingly boring. Smith and Chan carry the movie pretty well.
Rated 10 Aug 2010
duethunderDuethunder
Rated 06 Aug 2023
50
4th
I liked this movie but the original karate kid is way better.
Rated 06 Aug 2023
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 15 Dec 2011
75
49th
I grew up with the original movie so I did not expect to like this one, I was pleasantly surprised. Jackie Chan was a good casting choice and you can see some of his father's mannerisms in Jaden Smith. I would recommend this remake.
Rated 15 Dec 2011
hiromiyamotohiromiyamoto
Rated 20 Sep 2016
41
10th
Jaden Smith is terrible, but I feel like that statement is redundant. Chan is great and that Chinese kid is a way more interesting rival than Johnny.
Rated 20 Sep 2016
armondwhiteArmondWhite
Rated 01 Dec 2010
1
0th
The Smiths aim for bigger box-office numbers by offering a secondhand fantasy that replaces academic hard work with the superficial amusement of martial arts self-defense.
Rated 01 Dec 2010
yinhongyinhong
Rated 26 May 2011
20
27th
Terrible remake. The kid is annoying, and the story isn't as sweet and engaging as the originals. Despite the flaws of the original it is still clearly the better movie.
Rated 26 May 2011
drevenantDrevenant
Rated 06 Mar 2011
64
10th
Too much filler. The attempted kid romance was pointless, and I couldn't really get past Smith's sub-par acting, or the film's overall poor dialogue. He didn't seem to fit the part, and I think this story should have stayed a high school one to begin with. I did enjoy that it stayed some-what close to the original though, and I enjoyed some of the training scenes. The shaky fight scenes were annoying and unrealistic, especially for a bunch of 12 year olds. But overall, it's a good kid's movie.
Rated 06 Mar 2011
bitch_alertBitch Alert
Rated 22 Jun 2010
60
50th
Zwart shows just how far you can get by classic, clear-cut storytelling. Apart from the film being a tad long, The Karate Kid is a functioning remake of the 80's classic that manages to take a fresh point of view by going to China instead. Of course the country is portrayed through the eyes of a tourist (we see a magical pictoresque land of wonders) but a little escapism is sometimes just what we need. And that Jaden can really carry a film on his own!
Rated 22 Jun 2010
mandymandy
Rated 23 Aug 2010
5
18th
Entertaining family viewing.
Rated 23 Aug 2010
danastevensdanastevens
Rated 30 Nov 2012
60
44th
If I had a child near Dre's age, I'd drag him or her out of "Marmaduke" and into The Karate Kid--but not before requiring an at-home screening of the still unsurpassed original.
Rated 30 Nov 2012

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