The karate kid is headed for a makeover. This film has the same basic characters, a kungfu guru and an initlaly unwilling disciple, played by jackie chan and Jaden smithson of Will SmithThis film stars Jackie Chan in the Mr Miyagi role and Jaden smith son of will and Jada Smith as the disciple.

I think it is a brilliant move on the part of the producers to cast Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith in the main roles. Jackie Chan’s name is forever remembered for his action fighting scenes and Will Smith is the alien killer extradonaire Jaden smith has the pedigree and is at the age where he can really do no wrong a la macaulay culkin  of Home alone fame”. Hes a kid playing a kid…. doing what all kids do.. pretending to fight.

It is a shameless ripoff of the original, Instead of the famous “Wax on… Wax off” of the original, now they have an updated “jacket on– jacket off”. It seems to follow the same storyline. Now we all know it is not realistic and if the initial reviews are any indication…

- This sucks. That fricking kid can’t act – same as his father.

- Definitely looks like Kung Fu… Also, the idea of training someone in a short time to beat someone else who trained his whole life is just as stupid as ever.

- Damnit!!! Another lame-ass remake of a movie THAT NEVER NEEDED A REMAKE!!! Hollywood sucks!
People seem to agree

matter, They will still turn out in droves to watch the movie, if nothing else to watch Jackie Chan kick some ass and to see the New Smith flex his muscles.

For me, Karate Kid brings the Hood to China-Town. It should not be missed.