With the latest Hollywood update of The Karate Kid, director Harald Zwart reminds us that, by making the right choices, a retread done right can emerge as the most entertaining blockbuster so far this summer, which has, in fairness, been disappointing do far.

Zwart doesn’t simply replay all of what made the original so memorable, nor does he rip out the guts and try something completely new. By keeping a similar structure, updating when necessary and covering the whole thing in a slick polish, Zwart provides viewers with a definitive example of what a remake should be.

And the important feature is in the casting department , as he reminds that for a remake of a 26 year old movie casting must be an important factor. So as far as the marketing department is considered they provide an ultimaste cast and crew for this enchanting movie .

Jaden Smith son of super star will smith plays Dre Parker, a young boy raised by his single mother Terry, played by Taraji P. Henson. The film wastes no time, as we immediately learn that is her job is relocating her to China. Dre doesn’t like this new home very much. That is, until he gets to know Mr. Han, played by Jackie Chan.

Like the original, the underdog story is the essential plot. Dre, facing problems at school, gets beat up my schoolmates, all of it witness by the apartment handyman (Chan). And so begins his training. Despite small story touches, the entire structure of the original stays nearly the same, all the way up to the last frame.

Aside from the smartly-updated script (courtesy of Christopher Murphey), what sets it apart from other updates is the level of production value. In a brilliant move, they decide to head to China instead of California. The cinematography is gorgeous, whether it be the busy city or the desolate mountains. Both the sound team and stunt coordinator, Gang Wu, deserve credit because, for a family film, the punches have more weight than some adult action flicks. This helps the audience invest more into Dre’s situation, making it clear that when he gets knocked down he gets knocked down hard. All of this only makes the cheers louder as the story progresses.

Jackie Chan is back, and, he proves he still has the action chops while, more surprisingly, providing enough dramatic weight to follow in Pat Morita‘s Miyagi footsteps.

Young Smith also does a fine job as our underdog. His banter with Henson is believable and, while I didn’t fully buy his turn as Kung Fu master at film’s end it doesn’t ruin anything. He also has a perfectly-handled relationship with a girl at school, who is working towards her goal in a violin audition, another nice added element.

The Karate Kid doesn’t open any new doors in terms of story, but it does prove that by keeping it simple you can create an excellent family film.

Telling more about the kid he had done an exceptional performance in this movie as a karate kid. wowwwwww wonderful acting, lot of breath taking scenes and the important factor is that when ever this young smith is beaten up by the villains he will be crying desperately and young smith is successful in portraying that feel to the audiences. Thats the point where he stands completely different among the others.

About Jackie Chan , he s a wonder ful supreme star still in Hollywood , he again proved that if the story and the script is good he will be in that movie for sure .A wonderful performances from this maestro as the kung fu master displayed his acting talents to high.

The movie some times make us feel that we r on the top of our seat . A wonderful family movie with astonishing performances from the cast and crew.

Finally the climax song was amazing ... Never say Never ....... was amazing .. this movie is a worth watching and its a clean entertainer.

will give u a rating 8.5/10