June 3, 2010— -- The filmmakers of the new "Karate Kid" had a huge obstacle to overcome: how to remake the original film from the 1980s when it's … The Karate Kid Critics Consensus. Unlike the original 1984 Karate Kid, this remake takes place in China. Cast. 12-year-old Dre Parker could have been the most popular kid in Detroit, but his mother's latest career move has landed him in China. He does quite a few things behind the camera like writing scripts, producing, and directing. About. The Karate Kid (2010) ACTION 12-year-old Dre Parker (Jaden Smith) could've been the most popular kid in Detroit, but his mother's (Taraji P. Henson) latest career move has landed him in China. A page for describing Characters: Karate Kid (2010). It may not be as powerful as the 1984 edition, but the 2010 Karate Kid delivers a surprisingly satisfying update on the original.

It stars Jaden Smith, Taraji P. Henson and Jackie Chan in lead roles, and it was produced by Jerry Weintraub, James Lassiter, Ken Stovitz and Jaden's parents Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith. In order to prepare for his role, Jaden Smith trained for three months prior to filming in China. The Karate Kid (2010) Full Cast & Crew. Dre immediately falls for his classmate Mei Ying but the cultural differences make such a friendship impossible. The Karate Kid Hits DVD and Blu-ray Shelves October 5th Aug 9, 2010. Directed by (1) Writing credits (2) Cast (32) Produced by (16) Music by (1) Cinematography by (1) Film Editing by (1) Casting By (2) Production Design by (1) Art Direction by (1) Set Decoration by (1) Costume Design by (1) Cobra Kai, a television series that serves as a sequel to the films, premiered in 2018.

Even worse, Dre's feelings make him an enemy of the class bully, Cheng. The Karate Kid is a 2010 family martial arts drama film directed by Harald Zwart. Dre immediately falls for his classmate Mei Ying but the cultural differences make such a friendship impossible.

Although his acting was exemplary in the movie, Zabka does not exclusively work as an actor. 12-year-old Dre Parker could have been the most popular kid in Detroit, but his mother's latest career move has landed him in China.

The Karate Kid is an American martial arts drama multi-media franchise, created by screenwriter Robert Mark Kamen.The franchise began in 1984 with The Karate Kid, and was followed by three film sequels: The Karate Kid Part II (1986), The Karate Kid Part III (1989) and The Next Karate Kid (1994). Zabka is a famous Hollywood villain and he too got his big screen break from The Karate Kid. A 12-year-old boy (Jaden Smith) moves to Beijing, China with his mother (Taraji P. Henson) and receives help from a maintenance man (Jackie Chan) to learn the art of kung fu to protect himself from a school bully.Trivia. Andre "Dre" Parker Dre Parker is the twelve year-old protagonist of The Karate Kid. With Jackie Chan, Jaden Smith, Taraji P. Henson, Wenwen Han. His most notable work is Most, which he wrote and produced. After the death of … Even worse, Dre's feelings make him an enemy of the class bully, Cheng.

Work causes a single mother to move to China with her young son; in his new home, the boy embraces kung fu, taught to him by a master. Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan star in this remake of the 80s classic. Directed by Harald Zwart. 5.