Karate Kid: Legends Review A Collision of Jackie Chan
- "Karate Kid: Legends" is a timely movie that touches on adaptation, migration, trying something new like Kung Fu, and losing a loved one.
- The protagonist, Li Fong, is played by Disney+ star Ben Wang and completes a diverse cast in the "Karate Kid" franchise.
- The movie includes throwback scenes and cameos from previous "Karate Kid" iterations, including the Netflix spin-off series "Cobra Kai."
- Writer Rob Lieber stays faithful to the "Karate Kid" premise but could have shaken up the formula more.
- Li Fong has advanced combat skills and is mentored by Jackie Chan, showcasing his own unique move.
- The film amplifies appreciation for martial arts’ practicality and real-life application.
- Viewers may be inspired by the movie’s universal values of family, loyalty, courage, and hard work.
- "Karate Kid: Legends" is now showing in cinemas and is rated PG.
“Karate Kid: Legends” is a movie that comes at a time when the issue of immigration and foreign students in America is at the forefront of discussions. The film explores themes of adaptation, migration, trying new things, and dealing with loss. It follows the story of Li Fong, played by Ben Wang, a character from Beijing who joins the league of diverse characters in the “Karate Kid” franchise.
The film also brings back the original “Karate Kid,” Daniel LaRusso, played by Ralph Macchio, and features throwback scenes and cameos from other iterations of the franchise, including the popular Netflix series “Cobra Kai.” This provides a sense of nostalgia for viewers across different generations.
While the movie stays true to the classic “Karate Kid” premise of a bullied boy finding strength through martial arts, some critics feel that the formula could have been shaken up more to avoid feeling repetitive. Li Fong is a character with confidence and advanced combat skills, guided by legends like Jackie Chan, who also showcases his own martial arts prowess in the film.
Like LaRusso’s iconic Crane Technique, Li Fong develops his own unique move that is a highlight of the film. The movie also emphasizes the practicality and real-life application of martial arts, potentially inspiring viewers to take up martial arts classes or engage in physical activities.
For martial arts enthusiasts, the film offers a chance to learn new moves, while non-sports fans can appreciate the exhilarating action scenes and universal values of family, loyalty, courage, and hard work that the movie promotes.
“Karate Kid: Legends” is now showing in cinemas in the Philippines, distributed by Columbia Pictures. The film is rated PG (Parental Guidance) and provides an entertaining and inspirational experience for audiences of all ages.
/Digital Sauce
