Tuesday
11Nov2008
Jaden Smith is the new ‘Karate Kid’
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at 5:22AM | By Franck Tabouring Jaden Smith will topline Coumbia’s new version of John G. Avildsen’s 1984 hit movie “The Karate Kid.”
Chris Murphy is writing the remake. Variety says the film will borrow from the original, in which a bullied boy learns all there is to know about karate with the help of an enthusiastic mentor.
Jaden last starred alongside his father Will Smith in “The Pursuit of Happyness.” He can next be seen in “The Day the Earth Stood Still.”
The original “Karate Kid” was followed by three sequels, which I hope we won’t have to experience with the launch of this updated version.
Being already sick and tired of many of these remakes, this is certainly the last thing I need. This and the unnecessary “Beverly Hills Ninja 2.”
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Don't do it! Turn back before it's too late!
There's an old saying:If it ain't broke,don't fix it.Please,leave a classic alone!!! I doubt seriously this re-make will be a success.Is Hollywood running out of ideas for movies that they keep re-doing old ones?Come on!
Ok, im gonna say "don't do it!!" too. Why would you even want to F up a good movie? Leave a great movie alone.
I can tell this movie will fail they better not change the plot or put in a bunch of super kung fu hollywood crap. I just really hope they get the cobra-kai right they were the best villans they better not f*ck that up.
What... The... F**K?!
why in the world would you ruin the best movie ever, thats just retarded
How old is that little kid? 9? ...maybe 10. I'm not saying the original was for mature audiences but I'm sure they're going to turn it into a movie for elementary school kids. Complete w/ fart jokes. They should not be remaking it... If they would make another part to Karate kid it should be w/ the original karate kid but back as the new sensei.
Don't change a good recipe.
Man, this will be totally awesome!. Karate kid was at best an average movie. I think it needs a remake... just think how much cooler it could be with modern hollywood production values.
I heard that Chuck Norris is playing the head of the Cobra-Kai. This motion picture will be epic.
Ye man I cant wait for this piece of film to hit me in the face!!!!! i was pushed away when i went for my audition but still i'l enjoy watching a 10 year old kid beat chuck norris to a pulp. I just hope that who ever does mr Miaghi( probably jecky chan i heard) can deliver an oscar winning performance like the bonsai master in the originals.
I AM GONNA BUY THIS AND GOLD PLATE IT AND STICK IT ON MY...DOOR!!
All you haters need to go back and see that film again. Classic film it may be and i love it i really do, but it was shit!
New film, and this time we might actually get some real Katrate.