Ralph Macchio in "The Karate Kid"
Jackie Chan, 2009
Jaden Smith, 2009
Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita in "The Karate Kid III"
Ralph Macchio in "The Karate Kid"
Ralph Macchio, 2009
Martin Kove, Ralph Macchio, and Pat Morita in "The Karate Kid"
Martin Kove, 2007
Ralph Macchio and Elisabeth Shue in "Karate Kid"
Elisabeth Shue, 2009
Ralph Macchio and Robyn Lively in "The Karate Kid III"
Robyn Lively, 2008
Hilary Swank in "The Next Karate Kid"
Hilary Swank, 2009
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THE KARATE KID, Ralph Macchio, 1984
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Ralph Macchio in "The Karate Kid"
News that Will Smith's production company plans to remake "The Karate Kid" has sparked controversy. No one seems to be focusing on the fact that Will's son, Jaden, a ten-year-old actor with only a few credits to his name, will be playing the Ralph Macchio part. Instead, the focus of the debate is over the upcoming film's title. You see, Jackie Chan's been signed for the Pat Morita role. Only one thing: Chan's playing a Chinese kung fu master, not a Japanese karate master. So shouldn't the movie be called "Kung Fu Kid" instead?
The producers are reportedly still undecided. By changing the title, they might be able to win the support of fans who find the "re-imagining" of the beloved movie a travesty. But then again, if the title's different, how can they capitalize on the box-office clout of the original films in the franchise? It's a quandary, indeed. If only Mr. Miyagi could "wax on" philosophically for us.
While that's being sorted out, we decided to take a look at the actors in the upcoming "Kung Fu/Karate Kid," as well as the cast from the original and its sequels.
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plumbcrazy1210
July 06, 2009 - 06:55 AM GMT
I would bet it will be as good as Wild Wild West (bomb) Even a hottie like Salma Hayek couldn't save that one.Some things should just be left alone. imho
thejudah
July 04, 2009 - 10:24 PM GMT
THE BOTTOM LINE? Some classics just shouldn't be made period, but alas Hollywood never learns. THE KARATE KID is in a world all its own. There was more to this movie that made it great like the actor personalities that fit perfect. This only added to a pretty good plot. Add some great 80's music and you have a cult classic. If Will Smith has it in his mind to remake this film he should make it a totally different movie. Set the time in the 1950's where both black and asians experienced a lot of discrimination. Chan's character owns a small Chinese restaurant and Will Smith's son is a troubled youth constantly finding himself having to fight each and every day in a school filled with discrimation. Chan's character not only takes him under his wing and trains him as a martial artist, but provides him a sense of direction like a real father-figure would. Add to this element that Will Smith's son and say three other little siblings are being raised by his mother after their father abandoned them. Take this a step further and add a martial artist tournament in Hong Kong that Chan's character signs Smith's son up for. So there is another racist element with Smith's son's character in China where they have never had a black martial artist before. Let alone one who signs up for this unique tournament. Just a thought......
TexasPenguin
July 04, 2009 - 03:54 PM GMT
The problem with this re-make is that it will be like all the resent re-makes it will miss the whole point of the original (with exception of "The Dukes of Hazard." Mr. Morita garnered the Oscar nomination because of his acting in the film. Who could not be moved by the drunken scene where he talks about his wife and child and Danny discovers the Medal of Honor? Smith and Chan will make this some silly Kung Fu mess with nothing of the charm or pathos of the original.
vicky_1267
June 26, 2009 - 06:03 AM GMT
i love this man since day one. vicky