It's fair to say that we weren't very optimistic when we heard about the plans to remake The Karate Kid, particularly when 11-year-old Jaden Smith was cast in the role that was originally played by then-23-year-old Ralph Macchio.
But on first viewing of the trailer, it seems there's hope yet.
Jackie Chan's found some acting presence to go with his ridiculously fast moves, while Jaden Smith looks like he might acquit himself as the child who struggles to settle in his new home.
The action scenes look punchy, the bullies look suitably evil, and the fact that Chan actually knows what he's doing (go back and watch the 1984 version again and look at Mr Miyagi's old man moves) will be to the movie's advantage.
Sure, there doesn't appear to be any Banarama on the soundtrack, and there are few nods to director John G. Avildsen's 1984 original, but it does look like it'll remain true to the formula. And at the age of 11, it's unlikely Smith will be 30 by the time they make a trilogy.
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