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The Karate Kid: Adding comedy to a predictable remake

The Karate Kid: Adding comedy to a predictable remake

Surprisingly, a black kid living in China didn’t turn out to be the main focus of this remake of the 1984 The Karate Kid directed by Harald Zwart. The legendary tale of a boy who relocates to an unfamiliar... 

All Action, Little Plot

All Action, Little Plot

The Spy Next Door was released in cinemas just a month ago, and Jackie Chan churns out another offering in time for Chinese New Year and Valentines’ Day. He plays the role of the Foot Soldier and... 

The Movie You’ve Seen Before

The Movie You’ve Seen Before

(Images courtesy of Yahoo Movies) No need for any plot introduction. You’ve watched most of this movie already. This tough-guy-nanny-handles-kids and kids-triumph-over-baddies storyline is so overused...