The Karate Kid (2010)

Surprisingly superior to the original, 2010's The Karate Kid retreads the old ground of coming of age of a cultural outsider, his initiation into the responsibilities of adulthood via the philosophy and discipline of martial arts, and his bonding with a much older father figure.

It goes on to add, in its favour, an emotionally realism as it explores the themes of cultural isolation, bullying, and friendship.


Read my full review at Fridae, first published on 9 June 2010.