Karate Kid

Dear Jackie Chan,
Since when were you an actor.  I have seen you in many movies including some old favorites like Shanghai Knights, and Shanghai Noon, but never have I seen you actually act.  The fact that your last movie was titled The Spy Next Door makes me think this isn't the same Jackie Chan.  It think you lucked out on the Karate Kid.  Paramount found the perfect role for you, and man did you nail your character.  There wasn't a moment in this movie where I thought..."What is he doing in this movie."  Rather I kept thinking throughout..."Holy Crap Jackie Chan can act."  I am going on record that given the right role you are a great actor, and you exceeded my expectations in the Karate Kid.  Congratulations on actually being a actor, and not a action movie star.  In the same way Jean Claude Van Damm proved his acting chops in JCVD, you just proved yours.  So thanks for making the Karate Kid a great movie.


Sincerely Your Newest Fan,
Corny Reviews


Lets put this movie in perspective, because I know a lot of you are haters, just because of the name.  It's remake of a classic 1980's comedy/fun family movie.  Obviously for nostalgia reasons the original is going to be better in everyones mind.  What I ask is that you go back and actually watch the original and compare it to this one now.  I personally believe the newest version is far better than the original.  Also the movie is not about Karate.  It's about Kung Fu.  Why don't they name the movie Kung Fu Kid...Well for 2 reasons.  1 that is a stupid name, and 2 the production company likes a brand name, and its well known.  It was well known enough to make $60 million opening weekend.  EAT IT A-TEAM!  With all that being said the Karate Kid is a GREAT movie.  It's a great movie for many reasons.  One might look at this movie, and think Oh its predictable.  You're right it is predictable, but since when does that not make it a good movie.  Everyone knows what happens at the end of the Passion of the Christ...yet its still a good movie.  You can pretty much guess what is going to happen at the end of all 3 Spider-mans, and 2 of them are actually good.  So get that thought out of your mind that this movie isn't good because its predictable.  Duh its predictable, but what makes this movie great is 1 thing...The Acting.  Jaden Smith is talented.  He is following in the footsteps of his father, and he is only 12 years old.  I don't think we are going to see Jaden Smith make a poor career choice like other young actors.  I think with his father's resume I wouldn't expect anything different from his son.  Jaden Smith, and Jackie Chan made this movie.  Their is one scene inside of a car, that is not only directed beautifully, but truly shows that both of these actors deserve credibility in the acting world.  Most of you have already dismissed me as a reviewer, and don't go see any movies I tell you to see, but you are not going to want to miss this one.  Of course you already know the story of the Karate Kid, but see this movie, for the sole reason of seeing a has-been actor prove himself, and an up in coming actor show that he deserves respect.  I hope you all see this movie, and don't dismiss me.  If you do dismiss me however, please let me know by commenting.  For crying out loud please just comment.  I give this movie a...
LARGE BAG OF POPCORN.