A Challenge He Never Imagined. A Teacher He Never Expected.|Jun. 10, 2010|United States, China|140 Min.|TV-PG
Genre: Action;Adventure;Drama;Family
Description: “The Karate Kid” (2010) is a captivating film that follows the journey of 12-year-old Dre Parker (Jaden Smith) and his widowed mother Sherry (Taraji P. Henson) as they relocate from Detroit to Beijing after Sherry receives a job transfer. In their new surroundings, Dre develops an interest in a young violinist named Meiying. However, their budding friendship is thwarted by Cheng, a 14-year-old Kung Fu prodigy who bullies and harasses Dre whenever possible.
During a school trip to the Forbidden City, Dre retaliates by throwing dirty water on Cheng and his gang, leading to a violent confrontation. Dre is saved by Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), the building’s maintenance man, who reveals his expertise in Kung Fu. Mr. Han heals Dre using traditional Chinese medicine and explains that Cheng’s behavior is influenced by his ruthless teacher, Master Li.
Determined to defend himself, Dre asks Mr. Han to train him in Kung Fu. Although initially reluctant, Mr. Han eventually agrees after an unsuccessful attempt to reconcile with Master Li. Dre is challenged to face Cheng in an upcoming Kung Fu tournament, prompting intense training and personal growth. The story highlights themes of resilience, friendship, and overcoming adversity.
Cast director: Harald Zwart
Cast actor: Jaden Smith, Jackie Chan, Taraji P. Henson, Wenwen Han, Yu Rongguang, Tess Liu, Xu Ming, Wang Ji, Zhensu Wu, Zhiheng Wang
Original name: The Karate Kid