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Jackie Chan to star in 'The Karate Kid' remake

Discussion in 'TV, Music and Movies' started by SCall13, Jan 14, 2009.

  1. SCall13

    SCall13 ThePhins QB

    I mean, some remakes are okay. But not this one. This has dumb written all over it. No one can do what Pat Morita did for Mr. Miyagi. And how can you tell this story with a 10 year old kid? This is going to be a complete waste.

    Jaden Smith has found himself a mentor. Jackie Chan will take on Pat Morita's Mr. Miyagi role in Sony Pictures' remake of The Karate Kid. The movie stars 10-year old Smith (The Pursuit of Happyness), who is the son of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, and will be directed by Harold Zwart (The Pink Panther 2).

    http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2009/01/jackie-chan-to.html
     
  2. Ray Finkle

    Ray Finkle Member

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    This has bad idea written all over it.
     
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  3. BuckeyeKing

    BuckeyeKing Wolves DYNASTY!!!!

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    God I can't stand Will Smith's annoying son. Ruined the day the earth stood still remake and will surely ruin this remake as well.
     
  4. unluckyluciano

    unluckyluciano For My Hero JetsSuck

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    no offense guys but its not like any of the roles on karate kid were all the deep and dramatic :lol:
     
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  5. padre31

    padre31 Premium Member Luxury Box

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    Hmm...not so sure about this one...Pat Morita was "Mr. Miyagi"...Ralph Macchio was 29 but looked 12..
     
  6. SCall13

    SCall13 ThePhins QB


    The first Karate Kid was actually really good, IMO.
     
  7. Cosmic

    Cosmic Social Disease

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    Sweep the Leg.
     
  8. Big E

    Big E Plus sized porn star

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    banzaaaaaaiiiiii!!!
     
  9. padre31

    padre31 Premium Member Luxury Box

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    I think it was, Morita played the Mentor role to a "T", even when I was a lad, when he got smashed while wearing his Army Uniform was funny and sad at the same time.
     
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  10. opfinistic

    opfinistic Braaaaains!

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    Wax on, whacks off. Keep this one on the shelf and make a film adaption of The Andy Griffith Show or something.
     
  11. Regan21286

    Regan21286 MCAT's, EMT's, AMCAS, ugh

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    I'll probably end up seeing it to see what Jackie Chan's spin would be on the character.
     
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  12. FinsPensFan

    FinsPensFan Professional Slacker

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    Isn't Jackie Chan kind of old for Daniel-San?
     
  13. Big E

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    Tech. no. Ralph Machio was in his 30s when he did the role, I do believe. But yeh...he's going to be playing Mr. Miagi.
     
  14. unluckyluciano

    unluckyluciano For My Hero JetsSuck

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    Im not saying I don't enjoy the karate kid or think its a good movie, but I look at it as a fun time movie anyways. So seeing jackie chan and a younger kid in it or new spin, will be alright with me.
     
  15. BigDogsHunt

    BigDogsHunt Enough talk...prove it!

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    Cobra Kai rules!!!

    LOL...Everytime I play MLB The Show '08 I hear this:

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    I didn't see it coming
    Creeping up from behind
    I was almost swallowed whole
    By the thrill of the fight
    It wasn't for the money
    And it wasn't just for fun
    I wanted to make a mark
    I just wanted to be someone
    I heard the devil whisper
    In my ear, uh huh
    He made his message clear
    When he said

    Sweep the leg, Johnny
    Sweep the leg, Johnny
    Sweep the leg, Johnny
    Oh good god, now you gotta believe me

    It never really mattered
    I was always under control
    Monkey hear, monkey think
    There is no fear in this Dojo
    I was a superhero
    King of 1985
    I showed no mercy
    I was always Cobra Kai
    But I caught a crane kick
    To the face, uh huh
    I guess he sealed my fate
    When he said

    Sweep the leg, Johnny
    Sweep the leg, Johnny
    Sweep the leg, Johnny
    Oh good god, now you gotta believe me

    Good god, you gotta believe me

    I heard the devil whisper in my ear​
     
  16. TheMageGandalf

    TheMageGandalf Senior Member

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    This is purely a Will Smith promo vehicle for his son.

    Studio makes so much off of Smith that it problably green lighted this turkey not wanting to piss Smith off.

    ...and a TURKEY gentlemen is exactly what this is.

    Unless you are more comfortable calling it a 'bomb'.
     
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  17. SCall13

    SCall13 ThePhins QB

    Yes, Morita was fantastic. He really "made" the movie. You could have inserted about anyone into the other roles and Morita would have carried it.
     
  18. SCall13

    SCall13 ThePhins QB


    EXACTLY!! :up:
     

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