Cast:
Jaden Smith - Dre Parker
Jackie Chan - Mr. Han
Taraji. P Henson - Sherry Parker, Dre's mother
Zhenwei Wang - Cheng, the bully
Even though I had not seen the original Karate Kid I had an idea of what I was about to go and see. Except I did not realise how entertaining the film was going actually going to be. The joyful and uplifting story of 12- year old Dre Parker, who leaves Detroit with his mum for a new life in Bejjing, China.
He struggles to adapt to the culture and attracts some unwanted trouble to the boys in his school. Dre is soon guided by Mr. Han, the maintenance man, who in time teaches him martial arts, resulting Dre being entered into a kung fu tournament.
There are many comical moments in the film, especially with the repetition of 'Jacket on, Jacket off'. Mr Han's method of teaching begins with teaching Dre respect, by telling him to place the jacket on the hook rather than throwning it on the floor.
One thing that is more noticeable then anything else in the film are the use of the numerous scenic chinese locations, including, the Great Wall and the Forbidden City. The film is certainly not let down by these.
The climax of the film comes during the final showdown of Dre and his bully from school.
