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Karate Kid Remake: Worth Watching?

By Colin Moody

Real Estate Agent with HCo Properties

June 21, 2010 03:48 PM

Karate Kid Graphic I took the family out to the movies this weekend to see the new release of Karate Kid starring Jaden Smith, Jackie Chan and Taraji P. Henson. Now I remember watching the original back in 1984 with Ralph Macchio as the karate kid and Pat Morita as Mr. Miyagi, it was a great story then and in 2010 it's still a great story as evidenced by the movies #1 status this past weekend.

Remakes of memorable movies don't always do the original justice, but I must say that I was pleasantly surprised and actually happy that I saw the movie. Jaden Smith was wonderful in the lead role as the new karate kid, and Jackie Chan as the handyman turned Kung Fu Master made the role his own.

I'm no movie critic but if the applause from the audience at the end of the movie was any indication, this remake is definitely worth watching. This is a feel good movie both kids and adults will enjoy.

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Kymberly Caldwell-Muniz

(909) 973-0410 - Fontana, CA

TCR Group Keller Williams Realty Rancho Cucamonga

Hello Colin, I will definitely go out this weekend and check it out. Thanks for the recommendation.

Jun 21, 2010 03:50 PM

Joan Whitebook

BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH

Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

I loved this movie... I am glad the remake is as good as the original!

Jun 21, 2010 03:51 PM

Todd & Devona Garrigus

Garrigus Real Estate - Beaumont, CA

Broker / REALTORS®

I've heard conflicting opinions about the remake. But I definitely gotta check it out either way. Not that I care, but I do think its funny that the remake is called "Karate Kid", but he learns Kung Fu.

Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I'm happy to read this. I was very iffy about going to see it. I loved the original and I really HATE HATE HATE when remakes are awful. Now I feel "safe" in taking this one in, maybe this weekend... or next Tuesday for "date night" at my house.

Jun 21, 2010 03:52 PM

Akil Walker

Bennett Realty Solutions - Bowie, MD

Collin,

Thanks for the information and post. I was wondering if it was any good.

thanks

Jun 21, 2010 03:54 PM

Melanie Hedrick

Elite Texas Properties, the best homes from McKinney to Dallas! - McKinney, TX

972-816-7205

The previews of the movie look excellent. My children saw the movie and said it was great.

Jun 21, 2010 04:02 PM

Colin Moody

HCo Properties - Durham, NC

Tammy, I really think you'll enjoy it.

Jun 22, 2010 03:58 AM

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