Work causes a single mother to move to China with her young son; in his new home, the boy embraces kung fu, taught to him by a master.Work causes a single mother to move to China with her young son; in his new home, the boy embraces kung fu, taught to him by a master.Work causes a single mother to move to China with her young son; in his new home, the boy embraces kung fu, taught to him by a master.
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- 5 wins & 12 nominations
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Did you know
- TriviaProducer Will Smith said Jackie Chan was held in such high regard in China that he was able to use his status to help with many aspects of the production, such as getting permission to shoot in certain locations for filming.
- GoofsThough the plot of the movie revolves around kung fu rather than karate, the title "The Karate Kid" is a direct reference to the bullies calling him the "Karate Kid" when he takes up a stance at the beginning of the fight.
- Crazy creditsThe opening and closing credits for the movie are shown in both English and Chinese.
- Alternate versionsChinese version was re-edited to make Dre seem like the bad guy, and makes it seem like he started all the fights.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Trailer Failure: The Karate Kid, Marmaduke and Robin Hood (2009)
- SoundtracksDo You Remember
Written by Jared Cotter, Sean Paul (as Sean Paul Henriques), Jay Sean (as Kamaljit Jhooti),
Robert Larow, Jeremy Skaller, Lil Jon (as Jonathan Smith) and Frankie Storm
Performed by Jay Sean featuring Sean Paul & Lil Jon
Courtesy of Cash Money/Universal Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
Lil Jon appears courtesy of Universal Republic Records
Sean Paul appears courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By Arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing
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Before watching this movie, I read the reviews online and there has been a harsh division between 1 and 10 rating.
Honestly, this movie does not deserve a 1 or a 10, whether it is: Acting, Cinematography, Music, or Story.
Objectively, I think this movie is worth watching. Definitely not the worst, but not the best. Its content is interesting and is a visible step above the original Karate Kid, even though this movie does not feel like a remake (so stop comparing >0).
The movie entertained and left me with a satisfied reminiscence of the experience.
Honestly, this movie does not deserve a 1 or a 10, whether it is: Acting, Cinematography, Music, or Story.
Objectively, I think this movie is worth watching. Definitely not the worst, but not the best. Its content is interesting and is a visible step above the original Karate Kid, even though this movie does not feel like a remake (so stop comparing >0).
The movie entertained and left me with a satisfied reminiscence of the experience.
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- Jun 15, 2010
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- Kung Fu Kid
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Box office
- Budget
- $40,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $176,591,618
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $55,665,805
- Jun 13, 2010
- Gross worldwide
- $359,126,022
- Runtime2 hours 20 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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