The Karate Kid

I FINALLY saw the new karate kid with Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith. With this remake to 1984's classic The Karate Kid, Harold Zwart shows that he's capable of far more than his previous works have shown us. The tone he establishes in this underdog story of a young boy who learns to stand up for himself by way of martial arts and the man who teaches them to him is similar to a very good cover of a classic song; he reminds us why we love the old one while giving us reasons to appreciate the new version. The acting from Jaden Smith is easily the best we've seen from him to date, and Jackie Chan turns in a rare dramatic performance that makes us want to see more of that side of him. With beautiful cinematography and a solid story that follows the old but knows just how to deviate and keep us watching, this is one of the biggest and best surprises of 2010 to date.

You all should see it if you're like me and finally saw it in 2011....lols