The Karate Kid (2010)

2010 • 140 minutes
4.2
646 reviews
66%
Tomatometer
PG
Rating
Eligible
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About this movie

In Columbia Pictures' The Karate Kid, 12-year-old Dre Parker (Jaden Smith) could've been the most popular kid in Detroit, but his mother's (Taraji P. Henson) latest career move has landed him in China. Dre immediately falls for his classmate Mei Ying - and the feeling is mutual - but cultural differences make such a friendship impossible. Even worse, Dre's feelings make an enemy of the class bully, Cheng. In the land of kung fu, Dre knows only a little karate, and Cheng puts "the karate kid" on the floor with ease. With no friends in a strange land, Dre has nowhere to turn but maintenance man Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), who is secretly a master of kung fu. As Han teaches Dre that kung fu is not about punches and parries, but maturity and calm, Dre realizes that facing down the bullies will be the fight of his life. MPAA Rating: PG Rated PG for bullying, martial arts action violence and some mild language. © 2010 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Rating
PG

Ratings and reviews

4.2
646 reviews
Jacob Sulzmann
June 6, 2013
This movie tanked. As if the first one wasn't corney enough. Also I think the boy ruined the movie. Honestly not everyone should be an actor. If you ever see him tell him I said that.... thanks:)
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Daniel Foster
February 24, 2014
The movie is pretty good overall. I think the fight scenes are quite epic and it was cool that it took place in China, I still enjoy the classic one a lot more.
Mike Lauri
February 12, 2014
Using the title to sell more tickets. Has nothing to do with karate. Will Smith (whom I usually like) is trying to make his kid a movie star.