comp 1
Lejla Skocic
Lynch
Comp 1
October 15, 2012
The karate kid: Sequel Outdoes the Original
The Karate kid is a much loved classic. With a lasting tale of an underdog, it’s a dime-a-dozen genre. The 1984 original film still remains a classic, with outstanding acting and an amazing plot. It’s no wonder why once the original came out; it was a huge hit among people instantly becoming a favorite by many. Then in 2010 The karate Kid was remade, becoming a huge box office hit. It is unusual to say that a remake was better than the original, but that was the case. The karate Kid remake far surpasses the original with superior acting, setting, and script.
The Karate Kid remake offers unparalleled acting that is far more relatable and captivating than in The Karate kid 1984 version. In the newer remake of The Karate Kid, each actor portrays their character exceptionally, creating an immediate connection with the audience. Dre Parker, who is played by Jayden Smith, is a young alienated boy from Detroit whose mother’s latest career choice lands him in China. Dre Parker is devastated because of the move, but things start to look up when he meets a girl in his neighborhood named Meiying played by Wenwen Han. Things take a turn for the worst when Dre gets jumped by a group of boys who know Karate. Jackie Chan portrays Mr. Han a maintence man who decides to teach Dre karate so that he may defend himself against these boys. All of the characters’ in The Karate Kid remake do an excellent job of emotionally connecting and relating to the audience. In contrast, the characters’ in the original Karate Kid lacked the same connection and intensity with the audience. Although both movies are very similar there are big differences that distinguish the two. In The Karate Kid 1984 version Daniel Larusson played by Ralph Macchio, is a teenaged boy who moves from New Jersey to California due to his mother’s new job. The storyline and theme is exactly the same as the remake, the
Lynch
Comp 1
October 15, 2012
The karate kid: Sequel Outdoes the Original
The Karate kid is a much loved classic. With a lasting tale of an underdog, it’s a dime-a-dozen genre. The 1984 original film still remains a classic, with outstanding acting and an amazing plot. It’s no wonder why once the original came out; it was a huge hit among people instantly becoming a favorite by many. Then in 2010 The karate Kid was remade, becoming a huge box office hit. It is unusual to say that a remake was better than the original, but that was the case. The karate Kid remake far surpasses the original with superior acting, setting, and script.
The Karate Kid remake offers unparalleled acting that is far more relatable and captivating than in The Karate kid 1984 version. In the newer remake of The Karate Kid, each actor portrays their character exceptionally, creating an immediate connection with the audience. Dre Parker, who is played by Jayden Smith, is a young alienated boy from Detroit whose mother’s latest career choice lands him in China. Dre Parker is devastated because of the move, but things start to look up when he meets a girl in his neighborhood named Meiying played by Wenwen Han. Things take a turn for the worst when Dre gets jumped by a group of boys who know Karate. Jackie Chan portrays Mr. Han a maintence man who decides to teach Dre karate so that he may defend himself against these boys. All of the characters’ in The Karate Kid remake do an excellent job of emotionally connecting and relating to the audience. In contrast, the characters’ in the original Karate Kid lacked the same connection and intensity with the audience. Although both movies are very similar there are big differences that distinguish the two. In The Karate Kid 1984 version Daniel Larusson played by Ralph Macchio, is a teenaged boy who moves from New Jersey to California due to his mother’s new job. The storyline and theme is exactly the same as the remake, the