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The Karate Kid

Synopsis

When a 12-year-old from Detroit moves to China with his mother and incurs the wrath of the class bully at his new school, he makes an unlikely ally in the form of his aging maintenance man, a kung fu master who teaches him the secrets to self-defense. Upon arriving at his new school, Dre Parker (Jaden Smith) develops a powerful crush on pretty classmate Mei Ying. The feeling is mutual, although the cultural divide between Dre and Mei Ying makes a friendship unlikely, and romance impossible. When cruel...more

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Dave White Profile

Wax off.

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Jen Yamato Profile

The Fresh Prince of Kung Fu

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61 out of 100 Metascore®

Generally favorable reviews

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For Families

9

OK for kids 9+

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The Karate Kid Movie Review by Asianfreak
88 out of 100 Ain't better than wax on, wax off but a powerful, exciting, heart-warming tradition to the classic.

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The Karate Kid
Just finished watching for the First time. Ten times better than the Original & I Loved the 1984 version. But Jackie & Jaden were Fantastic.

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