The trailer for the Karate Kid remake starring the adorable Jaden Smith (that’s Will Smith’s son to you) is out:
As noted, the kid is cute. The Chinese setting looks amazing (training on the Great Wall certainly beats standing on a stump on an L.A. beach, no?). And Jackie Chan is always badass. And yet…while a 10-year-old kid doing karate has a certain adorableness factor, and I support being able to defend oneself against bullies, is that enough to hold a movie? Our beloved hero in the original, Ralph Macchio’s Daniel, was trying to prove more than that he could learn the same moves as nemesis Johnny and his pals. He was the scrappy underdog to the entitled Ken doll, he was the poor kid from Jersey among the rich L.A. snobs, he was fighting for the love of Elisabeth Shue! Not to mention that this jacket-on/jacket-off business in the trailer seems more like a cheap rip off of the old wax on/wax off than an homage. On that note, though — loved the joke at the end with the flyswatter. That, friends, is an homage. And, as far as I’m concerned, even Jackie Chan can’t beat Mr. Miyagi.
But what do you think, PopWatchers? Can the new Karate Kid live up to the original? Does Jaden Smith’s cuteness make up for its other deficiencies?
still looks better than the sex and city sequel though
Awww hell nawww
NO NO NO!!!! I thought it was just rumors that they were going to do the remake. THIS IS JUST WRONG! And you know the only reason they did it was because the kid’s father wanted his kid to do it. Any adult who takes their kid to see this should be totally ashamed of themselves and never be allowed in another theatre again!!!
This movie has Epic Fail all over it.
There is no way I will ever see this movie. It was a gift to Jaden from his powerful Dad.
I don’t know why people keep saying this. Jaden was the only standout actor in the remake of The Day the Earth Stood Still (not that it takes much to best Keanu Reeves, but he was really good), and was amazing in The Pursuit of Happyness.
I would pay good money to be in the Smith living room when this movie Epic Fails and makes 4.1 mil in its opening weekend. Seeing the excuses and justifications would be awesome!
how sad for you….i guess you dont suport your kids dreamv to be like you, or your kids dont want to be nothing like you oh well good job jaden.
stop hating on the young brother danboston
Looks stupid. But then Hollywood seems to love making stupid movies since nobody in Southern Cali seems to have a mind of their own and just have to re-make everything instead of coming up with new ideas for movies.
I will never watch this movie, ever.
Where do you get this everyone in Southern California. Hollywood is what you should refer to. I have a mind of my own and am using it to reply to your stupid comment.
do you know what am being anass to answer the neg…..this is for kids you all let them have their say and shut your big ass up…kids will like it …no love it
To be honest, I wasn’t completely crazy about the original but this trailer has me curious, I might not run there opening night but I might catch a matinee of it. Jaden is cute as a button.
You have got to be kidding me.
Dont know yet I definitely think its too early to say its not as good as the original. Throught this trailer you cant tell what they are going to do with these new turns to the story theyve added. I say wait and see Im not sold but im not against.
Is it just me or does Jaden look a bit underfed?
okay…can I be one of the big whigs in Hollywood, apparently you don’t even need to come up with original ideas anymore…let’s remake another movie…and this one’s not even that old…
The original was a fine movie, but hardly a classic that is untouchable. This looks like a solid, fresh version and I know my three elementary school age boys will want to go to it once they see the trailer.
Agreed, and the trailer looks fantastic and very true to the original Karate Kid ( bullies, competitions, love interest?) I hope that its will be kick-ass and it is way, WAY too early to judge the movie.
Love Jackie Chan with a passion but this is a really bad idea.
Word up.
Come on people, I think it is supposed to be a KIDS movie.
Agree. I think kids are gonna LOVE this movie…
Jaden Smith gets billing before Jackie Chan?!! What’s wrong with this picture?
First, never underestimate a Will Smith production (overbrook)…second, the little kiddies will love it.
i agree
More like Kung Fu Kid. BIG difference. Do we really need Will Smith’s kid out in the limelight?
No kidding, if they’re gonna call it The Karate Kid, should he at least learn… Karate?
Apparently someone forgot to tell them Karate is Japanese, and Kung Fu is Chinese.
It’s not that hard.. All you have to do is google it LOL.