And again a few words about Todd Brown. He is one of the few who manage to watch some films even before their world premiere. One of these films is "The Karate Kid" с Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith, which will be released on June 11, 2010. After watching, Todd Brown shared his impressions with readers:
It's time to stop complaining about the quality of Jackie Chan's American roles. I admit this without any coercion. I was one of the first to voice doubts about the American remake of “The Karate Kid.” I just had the opportunity to watch it, so it's time to realize my mistake and admit that I was wrong. Yes, the title of the film is completely inappropriate to the plot - the total amount of karate takes less than one minute and consists of a clip of the TV show “Teach Yourself”, which Dre, the character of Jaden Smith, watches - but do not pay attention to this. It's a good movie. No, he's better than just good.
And for the most part, this is thanks to Jackie Chan, who looks simply great in it. True, I still haven’t watched “The Shinjuku Incident” and “Little Big Soldier,” but of all the best works of Jackie that I have ever seen - and these are almost all of his films - here his performance can easily be called the most “rich” and the most sophisticated thing he's ever done. And it would be a crime if people don't watch it or take it too seriously since it's just a supporting role in a remake of a 1980s teen drama.
In short, Chan handles the role of wise mentor like he was born for it, and what's more, when it comes to Mr. Han's emotional moments, he performs just fine. Supremely excellent. Perhaps the reason for this was his character, which allowed Jackie to forget about the quality of his English. But most likely because his character’s data matches his real age and height. It's even more likely that by not grimacing in front of the camera, the person is taken more seriously. Less Spies Next Door, Jackie, and more movies like this. This is what you were created for.
By the way, Jayden is also very good. Sometimes he doesn’t fully cope with emotions, but he plays well and is very impressive with his physical form. This guy did a great job.
Ultimately, “The Karate Kid” may be one of those remake films that many people will choose to side with. This film succeeds like its predecessor, with a new and authentic take, but with respect for the original and a presentation that will ensure it appeals to a whole new audience.
Author: Todd Brown
Source: Twitch
Translation: EvilDollaR
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