Twenty six years after the original Karate Kid starring Ralph Macchio as Daniel Larusso and Pat Morita as the infamous Mr Miyagi, Norwegian film director, Harold Zwart has brought us an emotional rollercoaster of a story for 2010. Although keeping within the lines of the original story, this film is enriched with countless original and attention grabbing scenes.
Twelve year old Dre Parker, played by Jaden Smith is whisked away from his lifelong home in Detroit, Michigan as his mother (Taraji P. Henson) finds her career carries her and her son to China.
Producers of this film include mother and father of Jaden Smith, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith and anyone who wishes to stay in the cinema long enough will see stills of behind the scenes during the making of ‘The Karate Kid’Although Jaden Smith made his debut in 2006 in the film, The Pursuit of Happiness, acting alongside his father, Will Smith, this is his first starring role and he certainly brings the film to life with talented co-star Jackie Chan. Any fans of Will Smith will see the resemblance of him in his son which only makes his character that bit more lovable.The cinematography is compelling throughout the entire film as we see phenomenal views of China and the soundtrack is also a success ending with Jaden Smith himself rapping alongside Justin Bieber in the song, Never Say Never.‘The Karate Kid’ 2010 is a film not to be missed; the acting skills of all involved are spellbinding and is a feel-good, inspiring piece of entertainment.
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