1. The New Karate Kid

Mar 4, 2010 - On the surface, the 2010 version of The Karate Kid looks like it tries to. Be called 'The Revenge of the Cobra Kai'; and 'The Next Karate Kid,'.

• The Karate Kid (known as The Kung Fu Dream in China) is a 2010 family martial arts drama film directed by Harald Zwart, and part of The Karate Kid series. 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.
• The Karate Kid was released on DVD and Blu-ray on October 5, 2010, by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, and it was released on Mastered in 4K Blu-ray on May 14, 2013. Reception Critical response. The Karate Kid received mixed reviews.

Here is introduced a new kid, girl, with the subsequently two times Oscarized Hilary Swank. This is an entertaining martial arts movie with the intimate Pat Morita (his final appearance as Keisake Miyagi), and, as always, the show belongs to Noriyuki-Miyagi. The story deals with a troublesome teenage named Julie (a newcomer Hilary Swank), thanks to Miyagi she aware that Karate is his salvation, as she battles an evil nemesis, facing off a violent young group trained by an expert fighter (Michael Ironside). The Japanese Miyagi (Noriyuki, Pat Morita) born in Okinawa teaches his martial arts and to combat at a Zen temple along with some sympathetic monks.

Meanwhile, Julie falls in love with a youngster (Chris Conrad). This enjoyable movie, a sort of junior version of 'Rocky', develops a sincere and deep friendship between two protagonists, the rookie young girl and the wise old man. Using more than his fists, Julie learns about herself and the sense of life.

Agreeable and likable acting by main actors: Pat Morita and Hilary Swank. Furthermore, it appears as secondaries, the ordinary baddie: Michael Ironside, and the veteran Constance Towers who formerly worked in various films directed by John Ford. The picture contains adequate cinematography by Laszlo Kovacs and long-standing musical score, though with some disco-music, by Bill Conti, trilogy's usual. This feel-good message picture was professionally directed by Christopher Cain, though John G. Avildsen was originally slated to direct his fourth Karate Kid film but dropped out in order to make 8 seconds (1994). The three previous films, all of them produced by Jerry Weintraub and directed by John G Avildsen, are the followings: original Karate Kid I (1984) in which are presented the classic characters, Karate Kid II (1986) where the protagonists travel to Okinawa and Part III(1989) where Daniel again battling nasty enemies. Rating: Acceptable and passable following, worthwhile seeing.

This heartwarming will appeal to Karate Kid trilogy fans.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 25 - Pat Morita, whose portrayal of the wise and dry-witted Mr. Miyagi in 'The Karate Kid' earned him an Oscar nomination, died on Thursday at his home in Las Vegas. His death, of natural causes, was announced by his wife, Evelyn. Morita, who began his career as a stand-up comedian, had his breakthrough role as Arnold, the restaurant owner on the sitcom 'Happy Days,' in 1975. Before that he had played small parts in films like 'Thoroughly Modern Millie' and on television series like 'Sanford and Son,' 'M.A.S.H,' 'The Odd Couple' and 'Green Acres.'

After one season on 'Happy Days,' he briefly starred in his own series, 'Mr. T and Tina,' in 1976.

He returned to 'Happy Days' for the 1982-83 season. Morita first played the role that would define his career and spawn countless affectionate imitations, Kesuke Miyagi in 'The Karate Kid.' As the mentor to Ralph Macchio's 'Daniel-san,' he taught karate while trying to catch flies with chopsticks and offering such advice as 'wax on, wax off' to guide Daniel through chores to improve his skills.

His performance earned him an Academy Award nomination for best supporting actor. He lost to Haing S. Ngor, who won for his role in 'The Killing Fields.' Born in Northern California on June 28, 1932, the son of migrant fruit pickers, Mr. Morita spent most of his early years in the hospital with spinal tuberculosis. He later recovered, only to be sent to a Japanese-American internment camp in Arizona during World War II. After the war, Mr.

Morita's family tried to repair its finances by operating a restaurant in Sacramento. It was there that Mr. Morita first tried his hand at comedy, performing for patrons. Because prospects for a Japanese-American stand-up comic seemed poor, Mr.

The New Karate Kid

Morita found steady work in computers at Aerojet General. But he entered show business full time at 30 and went on to achieve considerable success in nightclubs and, later, on television. Morita is survived by his wife and three daughters from a previous marriage.