The Karate Kid

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The Karate Kid

PG

Released Jun 11, 2010

2h 20m

Kids & Family

Drama

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When his mother's career results in a move to China, 12-year-old Dre Parker (Jaden Smith) finds that he is a stranger in a strange land. Though he knows a little karate, his fighting skills are no match for Cheng, the school bully. Dre finds a friend in Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), a maintenance man who is also a martial-arts master. Mr. Han teaches Dre all about kung fu in the hope that Dre will be able to face down Cheng and perhaps win the heart of a pretty classmate named Mei Ying.

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Critics Consensus

It may not be as powerful as the 1984 edition, but the 2010 Karate Kid delivers a surprisingly satisfying update on the original.

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Derek Malcolm

London Evening Standard

The script is a lumbering, ponderous thing.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 3, 2010

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Robbie Collin

News of the World

On balance, this new version is probably a bit better than the original.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 2, 2010

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Sukhdev Sandhu

Daily Telegraph (UK)

There's life in this franchise yet.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 30, 2010

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Inflated and unnecessary at nearly two-and-a-half hours, The Karate Kid offers nothing but indifference for those familiar with the original, and little emotional rewards for audiences new to the material.

Rated: 1.5/4

Aug 18, 2023

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

This Karate Kid does not surpass the original, but it is superior to those sequels. [Full review in Spanish]

Jul 20, 2022

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

Everyone loves a good underdog story.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 12, 2022

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Hailee B

This was a great movie very well done to the director I hate that this movie is so underrated. Jaden Smith did such an amazing job playing Dre's part in the training he did for the karate, I lowkey wonder if he trained like he did in the movie. Mr. Han and Dre's relationship was the best thing it was such a beautiful story to see where they have grown together and to see the emotions they go through. Especially that very dark scene that got me, but I love that it shows you life can kick your ass, but no matter what, you can get your ass up and find some hope again. In finding what you love and don't, take things for granted.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/18/24

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Ryan D

O filme é bom, mas não entendi o porquê que o filme se chama Karate Kid se o Dre aprende Kung Fu.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/30/24

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Adam S

The Kung Fu Kid, not the Karate Kid. Obviously the writers, director and Sony Pictures had no idea.😆 As Karate is the national sport Japan. It's not as if Sony Pictures a subsidiary of Sony Entertainment Inc, which is itself a subsidiary of Japanese multinational technology and media conglomerate. As it is actually, "The Kung To Kid". Would it be classified as a remake???

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

11/03/24

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Lunar L

Very good movie and the movie theater was packed in 2010 when it came out. The white critics are just mad it's better then the original that's why they give it a low rating but it's very good as Jaden actually trained in China for the film and fully absorbed the culture for the role. Also Jackie Chan the legend himself is usually silly in his films but was very serious and stern in this film which added to the drama. Perfect story with perfect execution.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/24/24

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Audience Member

MANY better scenes than the one from 1984, good settings, choreography and soundtrack, the 80s one seems recorded on the street and the only memorable thing it has is the crane scene that nostalgia only helps it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/13/24

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humberto a

Creo que lo mejor de ésta película es el drama,las actuacione y peleas. Esto es Cine.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/20/24

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Harald Zwart

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Jaden Smith

Dre Parker

Jackie Chan

Mr. Han

Taraji P. Henson

Sherry Parker

Wenwen Han

Meiying

Yu Rong-Guang

Master Li

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Synopsis

When his mother's career results in a move to China, 12-year-old Dre Parker (Jaden Smith) finds that he is a stranger in a strange land. Though he knows a little karate, his fighting skills are no match for Cheng, the school bully. Dre finds a friend in Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), a maintenance man who is also a martial-arts master. Mr. Han teaches Dre all about kung fu in the hope that Dre will be able to face down Cheng and perhaps win the heart of a pretty classmate named Mei Ying.

Director: Harald Zwart
Producer: Jerry Weintraub, Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, James Lassiter, Ken Stovitz
Screenwriter: Christopher Murphey
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Overbrook Entertainment, China Film Group Corp., Jerry Weintraub Productions
Rating: PG (Martial Arts Action|Bullying|Some Mild Language|Violence)
Genre: Kids & Family, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 11, 2010, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 12, 2014
Runtime: 2h 20m

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