Recently, we joined Netflix. Local video stores are a thing of the past - there are none at all in our city, or on this side of Nashville. Netflix has a lot of movies available for download, and many more can be delivered to your door.
I watched the download of the Karate Kid (2010). Being a big fan of the original movie from 1984, I was skeptical. That said, to be completely fair, this movie was quite entertaining.
It was neat watching the differences, yet seeing the similarities. One thing I liked is that this movie had a lot less foul language than the original.
Being a martial artist for over 25 years, I must point out that this movie would have been better titled: The Kung Fu Kid. Karate was virtually non-existent in the movie (save a brief appearance).
It was interesting to see how they made the love interest, especially seeing as these kids were 12 years old. Perhaps a bit overdone, but not inappropriate.
Also interesting was to see how Mr. Han (who took the place of Mr. Miyagi) handled a fight against the 12-year-old thugs. Never once did he strike the children - instead, he let them beat each other up with missed blows and kicks. This was important.
Gone was the "crane kick." Its replacement is... interesting.
Understand, all the martial arts seen in this movie are for the silver screen or competition only. There was no real-life effective stuff shown. But that's not the point. The point is something that must be elaborated on:
The Points of the Karate Kid:
1. Martial arts are a good way to learn discipline, respect, and generally how to be well-behaved.
2. Exercise is good.
3. Never judge a book (or instructor) by its cover.
4. Determination is something that cannot be taught, but it is something that can be learned.
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