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Just when you thought the “wax on, wax off” references have finally started to fade, Will Smith decides to remake a modern day version of “The Karate Kid.”
The original movie is a classic. Great story, great portrayal of martial arts philosophies, spot on life lessons, and more. I still laugh over the whole Cobra Kai Dojo as I know of plenty of studios out there who are spitting images of that mentality to this day. In fact, I still make references to this film in class as they did an outstanding job of simplifying basic concepts in the martial arts that are easy to relate to.
The remade film will star Smiths’ son Jaden (from “Pursuit of Happyness” fame) as well as, you guessed it, Jackie Chan who will play Mr. Miyagi. I expect a great film coming from Will Smith but wonder if they will be able to make Jackie Chan out to be more of a serious character or lean towards his usual comic relief role? I don’t know that I can personally take him too seriously so time will tell which way they go and hopefully he surprises me.
No word yet on a launch date.
What did you most like about the film? Leave your thoughts below in the form of a comment.
LOL! I used to try to to catch flys with chopsticks. Never came close though!
Comment by Cory — 10/2/2007 @
I’m just excited for another Jackie Chan flick! I’m sure the remake will be great.
Comment by Rachael — 10/16/2007 @
I wonder too if Jackie Chan can pull off the serious role of the original Mr. Miyagi. I think I would have chosen Chow Yun Fat. Too bad we don’t have any good Japanese actors to choose from.
Comment by Joe — 10/29/2007 @
Although I’m a Will Smith fan, I’m not so sure about this one. It has Wild Wild West written all over it. I started with Kenpo after that movie came out. I have it memorized! One of my favorite lines is where Ralph says, “So I don’t have to fight” indicating why he trains. Finally, I love Myagi’s philosophy about commitment: walk left/right side of road safe, but walk down middle…get the squish, just like grape. If I commit to something, I do it all the way or not at all.
For a good laugh, Google “sweeptheleg.com” They’ve gotten the whole original cast together for this music video (minus the late Pat Morita). Johnny is in rare form! “Sweep the leg. You have a problem with that?!”. Live Johnny answers hypnotically, watching the movie for the millionth time on the T.V.as an adult now, lying on the couch, “…no Sensei…”
Go find the balance-
Comment by scott eggenberger — 12/22/2007 @