Karate Kid (2010) Review Thread (Spoilers) - Blu-ray Forum

wnicholas76 · 01-21-2009, 12:05 AM

All right here:

http://www.imdb.com/news/ni0653978/

Well-spoken words from Ralph Macchio. This is once again proof that Hollywood needs to leave the classics alone!

Sloan78 · 01-21-2009, 12:10 AM

I agree, leave it alone and let it be on Blu soon!

The writer had one error in his story though, Daniel San was in his twenties when making TKK Trilogy.

masob98 · 01-21-2009, 12:17 AM

I totally agree with every word.

metalifan1 · 01-21-2009, 12:21 AM

I completely agree! There is no way this remake can be good. Hollywood leave classics alone!

kdn1221 · 01-21-2009, 12:26 AM

The best part about the Karate Kid series was Mr. Miyagi. I don't see how they can replace the character.

This is another example of someone who happens to be a big name star trying to get more mileage out of his fame. Will Smith, like many other stars before him, is milking his fame. He may be good in many films but not in all films. His recent movie, Hancock, is an example of a mediocre spin on the superhero genre.

To try and find a vehicle for his son by attempting a remake of a classic movie isn't good. He should find something that is different if that's what he wants to do.

I don't mind updating certain films if it's the right mix. However, Mr. Miyagi is an integral part of the Karate Kid franchise and I can't think of anyone who could fill his shoes. I also don't like the idea that a lot of the older films with white characters get remade and have their ethnic or gender changed. You should always stay with the original intent and create new and interesting characters.

What would happen if the Lord of the Rings had been done with a black cast? What would the Chronicles of Narnia be like if the director didn't stay true to the source material? What would you call the Pevensie children? Their names would have to change as well.

Sometimes the ethnicity that was originally envision is the right one for the film property.

Petra_Kalbrain · 01-21-2009, 12:31 AM

If it is going to happen, I want it to be REALLY BAD! That way people who have never seen the original trilogy might take interest to see why they remade it in the first place and be enlightedned by the original masterpiece.

obiwopkenobi62 · 01-21-2009, 12:41 AM

If this gets made I will not go see it. I'm sick of this Hollywood BS. They really need to get a clue.

Tanv54 · 01-21-2009, 12:53 AM

Isn't Jackie Chan Playin Mr. Miyagi? Jackie is a great actor/action star, but he isn't as enlighten as the original miyagi.

Blu-Curry · 01-21-2009, 12:54 AM

If Jackie Chan can do justice to playing Mr. Miyagi... then i'd consider it.

Petra_Kalbrain · 01-21-2009, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

If it is going to happen, I want it to be REALLY BAD! That way people who have never seen the original trilogy might take interest to see why they remade it in the first place and be enlightedned by the original masterpiece.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tanv54

Isn't Jackie Chan Playin Mr. Miyagi? Jackie is a great actor/action star, but he isn't as enlighten as the original miyagi.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu-Curry

If Jackie Chan can do justice to playing Mr. Miyagi... then i'd consider it.

Jackie Chan as Miyagi? That is exactly the scenario I'm looking for in my previous comment (quoted on this post).

brett_day · 01-21-2009, 01:06 AM

some things you just don't touch! Classic originals like the karate kid, fall into that catagory!

fletchlives · 01-21-2009, 01:22 AM

Someone needs to sweep the leg of the producers on this one and leave a classic movie be. We do need the original on blu asap though.

Petra_Kalbrain · 01-21-2009, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fletchlives

Someone needs to sweep the leg of the producers on this one and leave a classic movie be. We do need the original on blu asap though.

"GET [THEM] A BODY BAAAAAG!!!"

DeeChizzle · 01-21-2009, 01:46 AM

I think many have forgotten that Pat Morita was nominated for best supporting actor for his role as Mr. Miyagi in the first Karate Kid.

Seriously, I've lost a lot of respect for Will Smith. At least have the decency to find a kid who can act.

pBLU-RAYs3 · 01-21-2009, 01:56 AM

If the actor was playing a high school teenager then it would be fine with me. By the time the movie is made, that kid would still be way too young as he's ten years old right now. The love triangle aspect of the story would be seen as puppy love from a kid pov.

STARSCREAM · 01-21-2009, 02:00 AM

This is ridiculous. They don't need to remake this!!!! Nothing is sacred to hollywood. They will try to redo Star Wars, Indiana Jones, etc. before its all over with.

DutchBoy · 01-21-2009, 02:08 AM

Good for him. This is just another in a long line of really bad ideas by the dolts in Hollywood.

Crim122 · 01-21-2009, 02:10 AM

About time someone within the system comes out and tells it like it really is, to bad he is not really a big name and can get it pushed

But Jackie Chan is so washed up that having him play Mr.Miyagi is a shame to the character

thedarkangel1975 · 01-21-2009, 02:11 AM

Part 2,3 and 4 were terrible. This cannot be any worse, can it? I hope so. I am waiting for the studios to remake LOTR, Star Wars, and Clerks. Ugh.

Crim122 · 01-21-2009, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thedarkangel1975

Part 2,3 and 4 were terrible. This cannot be any worse, can it? I hope so. I am waiting for the studios to remake LOTR, Star Wars, and Clerks. Ugh.

And Jaws, The Godfather, The american version of City of God

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01-21-2009, 12:05 AM	#1
wnicholas76 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Memphis, TN (for now...) Home Theater Gallery:188 4K collection:495 Blu-ray collection:1068 Blu-ray reviews: 24 Trading Score:12	Karate Kid (2010) Review Thread (Spoilers) All right here: http://www.imdb.com/news/ni0653978/ Well-spoken words from Ralph Macchio. This is once again proof that Hollywood needs to leave the classics alone!

01-21-2009, 12:26 AM	#5
kdn1221 Senior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:499 DVD collection:673	The best part about the Karate Kid series was Mr. Miyagi. I don't see how they can replace the character. This is another example of someone who happens to be a big name star trying to get more mileage out of his fame. Will Smith, like many other stars before him, is milking his fame. He may be good in many films but not in all films. His recent movie, Hancock, is an example of a mediocre spin on the superhero genre. To try and find a vehicle for his son by attempting a remake of a classic movie isn't good. He should find something that is different if that's what he wants to do. I don't mind updating certain films if it's the right mix. However, Mr. Miyagi is an integral part of the Karate Kid franchise and I can't think of anyone who could fill his shoes. I also don't like the idea that a lot of the older films with white characters get remade and have their ethnic or gender changed. You should always stay with the original intent and create new and interesting characters. What would happen if the Lord of the Rings had been done with a black cast? What would the Chronicles of Narnia be like if the director didn't stay true to the source material? What would you call the Pevensie children? Their names would have to change as well. Sometimes the ethnicity that was originally envision is the right one for the film property. Last edited by kdn1221; 01-21-2009 at 12:31 AM.

01-21-2009, 01:56 AM	#15
pBLU-RAYs3 Expert Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:LAKER country	Ralph Macchio is right on this. If the actor was playing a high school teenager then it would be fine with me. By the time the movie is made, that kid would still be way too young as he's ten years old right now. The love triangle aspect of the story would be seen as puppy love from a kid pov.

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01-21-2009, 12:10 AM	#2
Sloan78 Senior Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Orlando,Fl Blu-ray collection:31 Blu-ray reviews:1	I agree, leave it alone and let it be on Blu soon! The writer had one error in his story though, Daniel San was in his twenties when making TKK Trilogy.

01-21-2009, 12:17 AM	#3
masob98 Power Member Member since:Apr 2008 Home Theater Gallery:15 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:384 DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews:11	I totally agree with every word.

01-21-2009, 12:21 AM	#4
metalifan1 Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Southern California	I completely agree! There is no way this remake can be good. Hollywood leave classics alone!

01-21-2009, 12:31 AM	#6
Petra_Kalbrain Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vancouver, BC 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:561 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	If it is going to happen, I want it to be REALLY BAD! That way people who have never seen the original trilogy might take interest to see why they remade it in the first place and be enlightedned by the original masterpiece.

01-21-2009, 12:41 AM	#7
obiwopkenobi62 Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Deatsville, Al Home Theater Gallery:531 Blu-ray collection:1143 DVD collection:62 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:6	If this gets made I will not go see it. I'm sick of this Hollywood BS. They really need to get a clue.

01-21-2009, 12:53 AM	#8
Tanv54 Special Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Hazleton, Pa Blu-ray collection:830 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Isn't Jackie Chan Playin Mr. Miyagi? Jackie is a great actor/action star, but he isn't as enlighten as the original miyagi.

01-21-2009, 12:54 AM	#9
Blu-Curry Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Winnipeg, Canada 4K collection:115 Blu-ray collection:409 Digital collection:72 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:5	If Jackie Chan can do justice to playing Mr. Miyagi... then i'd consider it.

01-21-2009, 01:06 AM	#11
brett_day Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Moore, Oklahoma Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	some things you just don't touch! Classic originals like the karate kid, fall into that catagory!

01-21-2009, 01:22 AM	#12
fletchlives Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Detroit, Michigan 4K collection:231 Blu-ray collection:789 DVD collection:531 Blu-ray reviews:4	Someone needs to sweep the leg of the producers on this one and leave a classic movie be. We do need the original on blu asap though.

01-21-2009, 01:46 AM	#14
DeeChizzle Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:The Last Frontier Blu-ray collection:188 Blu-ray reviews:74 Trading Score:47	I think many have forgotten that Pat Morita was nominated for best supporting actor for his role as Mr. Miyagi in the first Karate Kid. Seriously, I've lost a lot of respect for Will Smith. At least have the decency to find a kid who can act.

01-21-2009, 02:00 AM	#16
STARSCREAM Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Dagobah Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:67	This is ridiculous. They don't need to remake this!!!! Nothing is sacred to hollywood. They will try to redo Star Wars, Indiana Jones, etc. before its all over with.

01-21-2009, 02:08 AM	#17
DutchBoy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:R. Cucamonga, CA Blu Ray Steelbooks™: 22 Home Theater Gallery:31 Blu-ray collection:101 Trading Score:12	Good for him. This is just another in a long line of really bad ideas by the dolts in Hollywood.

01-21-2009, 02:10 AM	#18
Crim122 Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Charlotte, NC Blu-ray collection:27 Blu-ray reviews:1	About time someone within the system comes out and tells it like it really is, to bad he is not really a big name and can get it pushed But Jackie Chan is so washed up that having him play Mr.Miyagi is a shame to the character

01-21-2009, 02:11 AM	#19
thedarkangel1975 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Pennsylvania 4K collection:34 Blu-ray collection:374 DVD collection:12 Digital collection:357 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Part 2,3 and 4 were terrible. This cannot be any worse, can it? I hope so. I am waiting for the studios to remake LOTR, Star Wars, and Clerks. Ugh.

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