When I first heard of this remake, like most people, I was not exactly excited about it. I am a fan of the original and I thought that it would not qualify as prospective remake material. I mean really, a remake of the Karate Kid? I just didn’t think so, especially if casted with the very young Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan whose primary genre is action comedies. This would be a more serious role for him. Can we take Jackie seriously in a movie? And would a 12 year old be able to carry the story? I say yes! I have read some other opinions on this film and boy do they bash this movie. READ FULL REVIEW