Binge Movie Aftertaste – The Karate Kid Retrospective w/ Nate P and Moreno Part III
Welcome to Part III of our three part look at the entire Karate Kid franchise. If you have come this far, you have looked back at the first two films fondly, and wondered where the last two went wrong. Ok, MOST of us think the last two were wrong. Specifically, the last one.
Nonetheless, this week we look at one movie, and one movie only. That being the 2010 Karate Kid remake starring Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan. Just a few of the things me, Nate, and Moreno bring up during the podcast:
- Why are most of these movies so damn long?
- What are the main differences between the original and remake? Hell, who are we kidding. Why is it almost Psycho 1998 type emulation instead of making a new identity for themselves?
- Why is the ‘romance’ in this movie so damn creepy?
- What is Nate’s nickname for Mr Han (hint: it is once again amazing)?
- Why are the bad guys of this film so….bland?
- How the hell did that oil get on the bullies if it was thrown by 60 lb Jaden Smith?
- Why is original writer Robert Mark Kamen’s name given story credit for this film?
- What is coming soon on the Aftertaste?
I want to thank Moreno and Nate for a nice time through the Karate world of these films. We are all already talking about what we will review together next. Until then, enjoy some impossible kicks from one Jaden Smith.
The Karate Kid 2010 (5/10, 3/10, 3/10)
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