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
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.
Hmm...not so sure about this one...Pat Morita was "Mr. Miyagi"...Ralph Macchio was 29 but looked 12..
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.
Wax on, whacks off. Keep this one on the shelf and make a film adaption of The Andy Griffith Show or something.
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.
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.
Cobra Kai rules!!! LOL...Everytime I play MLB The Show '08 I hear this: No More Kings Sweep The Leg lyrics 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
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'.
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.