Is it believable that an older man and a 12-year-old would become best friends? While the first Karate Kid dealt with class, this one subtly deals with race and culture. How does Dre's different background affect his ability to fit in? Why? Did the movie challenge or reinforce any stereotypes? read more
Read Common Sense Media's The Karate Kid (2010) review, age rating, and parents guide. Remake has new stars, new country, but same winning spirit. Read Common Sense Media's The Karate Kid (2010) review, age rating, and parents guide. read more
If you've seen"The Karate Kid" (1984), the memories will come back during this 2010 remake. That's a compliment. The original story was durable enough to inspire three sequels, and now we have an entertaining version filmed mostly on location in China, with 56-year-old Jackie Chan in the role of Mr. Miyagi. read more