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The Karate Kid (2010)

PG  |   |  Action, Drama, Family  |  11 June 2010 (USA)
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Work causes a single mother to move to China with her young son; in his new home, the boy embraces kung fu, taught to him by a master.

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12-year-old Dre Parker could've been the most popular kid in Detroit, but his mother's latest career move has landed him in China. Dre immediately falls for his classmate Mei Ying - and the feeling is mutual - but cultural differences make such a friendship impossible. Even worse, Dre's feelings make an enemy of the class bully, Cheng. In the land of kung fu, Dre knows only a little karate, and Cheng puts "the karate kid" on the floor with ease. With no friends in a strange land, Dre has nowhere to turn but maintenance man Mr. Han, who is secretly a master of kung fu. As Han teaches Dre that kung fu is not about punches and parries, but maturity and calm, Dre realizes that facing down the bullies will be the fight of his life. Written by Columbia Pictures

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A Challenge He Never Imagined. A Teacher He Never Expected.

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Action | Drama | Family | Sport

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Rated PG for bullying, martial arts action violence and some mild language | See all certifications »

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11 June 2010 (USA)  »

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Budget:

$40,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$55,665,805 (USA) (11 June 2010)

Gross:

$176,591,618 (USA) (17 September 2010)
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Sony considered changing the film's title to "The Kung Fu Kid" but this idea was nixed by producer Jerry Weintraub. See more »

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During the last fight, Dre holds his right leg after injuring his left, then switches back to his left in the next shot. See more »

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Like it - or - Hate it
16 June 2010 | by (United States) – See all my reviews

Before watching this movie, I read the reviews online and there has been a harsh division between 1 and 10 rating.

Honestly, this movie does not deserve a 1 or a 10, whether it is: Acting, Cinematography, Music, or Story.

Objectively, I think this movie is worth watching. Definitely not the worst, but not the best. Its content is interesting and is a visible step above the original Karate Kid, even though this movie does not feel like a remake (so stop comparing >0).

The movie entertained and left me with a satisfied reminiscence of the experience.


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