KARATE KID REMAKE GETS CAST... ZZZZZZ
- By Devin Faraci
- Published 11/11/2008
- News
I guess there are people out there who really care about the idea of Karate Kid being remade. You probably don't want to hang out with these people, but they're almost certainly out there. So here's to you, about to be apoplectic fans of Ralph Macchio:Will Smith's son, Jaden, is going to star in the remake of the film.
Yeah, it's a big change - Jaden is 10, so the entire feel of the remake will obviously skew younger than the original (which probably mostly appeals to 10 year olds - literal and emotional - anyway), and I have to imagine that the Cobra Kai kids will be a little bit less menacing. Although this version will definitely have racial overtones since it's being shot in Beijing, making the new kid in town conceit a little more severe. But just imagine how great it will be to see Jet "I'm retiring after this one, I swear!" Li teaching Will Smith's little Thetan-free kid how to kick some righteous ass.
By the way, IGN reported this jazz a while ago, but it just broke officially in the trades.
One more by the way, in two parts:
1) Doesn't that picture convince you that Jaden should star in a live-action Boondocks?
and
2) Doesn't that picture look like Will and Jaden are remaking the R Kelly video?
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Comments
Comment #1 (Posted by Bob)
Yep, Karate Kid certainly does appeal to manchildren. By the way, how's that V toy collection coming along, Devin? You tremendous faggot.
Comment #2 (Posted by Is this necessary?)
why?
Comment #3 (Posted by bpvalentine)
The original was a little misleading anyway because Ralph was no "kid." I think any 16yr old would bristle at being known as the Karate Kid. So going younger seems fine. If I cared. Who cares?
Comment #4 (Posted by BurmaShave)
Pat Morita got a god-damned Oscar nomination, obviously there's a lot people value about the original film. How cold your heart must be.
Comment #5 (Posted by RCA)
"sweep the leg, Johnny!", just won't sound as cool (in a retardedly awesome way) in Chinese. Can you imagine "Ding bok noi tak woo, JAAHHHNNNEEE!!!"
Comment #6 (Posted by Dick Cheese)
I'm actually anticipating 'The Last Dragon' remake over this. That film had a bangin' soundtrack, Bruce Leeroy and Sho Nuff'. Miyagi and 'Crane-Style' can't top that shit...
Comment #7 (Posted by Johnny Lawrence)
This isn't so much of a remake of "The Karate Kid" as it is a vanity project for the son of one of the most powerful movie stars on the planet who happens to take kiddie karate lessons in his spare time.
If the kid played baseball, they'd be remaking "Rookie of the Year."
As a fan of the original film, (not ashamed to admit it), I think it's sad that its corpse is being picked over so Jaden can have the biggest sandbox on the block.
Comment #8 (Posted by Hal Hartley)
Say what you want, the Karate Kid was a better movie than you thought it was going to be, and from there comes it's power. I should know. I'm Hal Hartley. I made The Sisters of Mercy, you fucks. I looked and said, "lets get Parker Posey and Sabrina Lloyd together in one movie.
Comment #9 (Posted by spenny)
Wait...Karate Kid in China? Karate's more of Japanese thing. Jet Li? He does Kung Fu. Kung Fu Kid?
Comment #10 (Posted by Dude)
Didn't they already remake this as 'Never Back Down'?
Comment #11 (Posted by Punchinello)
Karate is from Japan, Kung-fu from China. I don't expect hollywood to know any different, but if Jet Li is in it, and being the spokesperson for chinese martial arts... shouldn't they correct that? I've lived in China for a few years, they won't appreciate being confused with the Japanese... again. Memoirs of a Geisha flashback.
Comment #12 (Posted by dj monster)
HUH? this is a stupid idea.
Comment #13 (Posted by fark off)
Will smith's son is as cute as a lice infected rodent and has about as much appeal and acting talent as his xenu loving father, which is ZERO.
Comment #14 (Posted by Lucidz)
Comment #13
Where did the stupid ass rumors of will smith being a scientologist come from? Jesus. He went to a few meetings with tom cruise and PUBLICLY said, "I respect them but its not for me." So what the hell! People are so farking ignorant. BTW, Xenu is the BAD guy you knuckle dragger.
Comment #15 (Posted by Par for the Intercourse)
Even respecting scientology makes you a soft-headed fool.
Comment #16 (Posted by Jedibobster)
This is idea is NOT the best around. Ralph Macchio is, much to his chagrin probably, and always will be the ONLY Karate Kid. (sorry you Swankers) He was perfect in it. And there will never be another Mr Miyagi. There's a line in the film that says it all "Hey, it's the 80s!" Exactly. Being made in 1984 means it is part of a very special club (with Ghostbusters, Gremlins, Bev Hills Cop, Temple of Doom, The Terminator and others). I'm off to dress up as a shower and aim a hosepipe at this piss poor skeleton of an idea.
Comment #17 (Posted by Xenu)
Yo Big Will! Huge fan here! Loved you in 8 Degrees of Seperation. Just amazing..really, amazing work in that movie.
Uh, yeah so, that said, Im totally going to bust a hot load of theatens in your ass. Nothing personal, but, y'know, i'm trying to conquer the Universe here, and could really use someone with your level of exposure/publicity on my team.
Plus, I get to put theatens in your butt, so it's kinda win win for me.
