Y’know, I actually think this could have potential.
The kid is a bit younger, and Jackie Chan, God bless him, is certainly not the lovable old man Pat Morita was. I personally think it might scratch the same itch for this generation that the old one did for ours. But the 80′s were an odd time, and the first film was about far more than just learning to fight off bullies.
This one is all about the execution of it; capturing that relationship between the teacher and the student with honest emotion. That’s something not even the original franchise managed to replicate after the first.
Right now, it looks promising, although I’m getting a bit tired of seeing Jaden Smith lined up for every film propriety requiring a child under 13. Chan’s gruffer, more bum-like take on Miyagi could be interesting if the filmmakers develop it.
I guess we will know shortly. See the trailer for yourself below:
I liked the new Trailer but..”Wax on, Wax off” sounds so much better then “Put the jacket on, Take the Jacket off”….We'll See
No… Just no. Please Jackie Chan, don’t ruin my childhood.