The Karate Kid For The Next Generation

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Karate Kid: Legends looks fantastic. The original Karate Kid was one of my favorite coming-of-age and learning to stand up for yourself movies as a kid. Karate Kid: Legends looks like an updated version of that story for a new generation.

Here's the official synopsis from Sony:

Karate Kid: Legends unites the iconic martial arts masters of one of the most beloved film franchises of all time to tell a completely new story full of action and heart. 

When kung fu prodigy Li Fong (Ben Wang) relocates to New York City with his mother to attend a prestigious new school, he finds solace in a new friendship with a classmate and her father. But his newfound peace is short-lived after he attracts unwanted attention from a formidable local karate champion. 

Driven by a desire to defend himself, Li embarks on a journey to enter the ultimate karate competition. Guided by the wisdom of his kung fu teacher, Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), and the legendary Karate Kid, Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio), Li merges their unique styles to prepare for an epic martial arts showdown.

Karate Kid: Legends arrives in theaters on May 30th.

Karate Kid: Legends

All images: Sony

Karate Kid: Legends looks like such an intriguing blend of nostalgia (it looks like Mr. Miyagi's house has not changed), and something new, with Li Fong using both Kung Fu and Karate.

Here's the official synopsis from Sony: 

In Karate Kid: Legends, after a family tragedy, kung fu prodigy Li Fong (Ben Wang) is uprooted from his home in Beijing and forced to move to New York City with his mother. Li struggles to let go of his past as he tries to fit in with his new classmates, and although he doesn't want to fight, trouble seems to find him everywhere. When a new friend needs his help, Li enters a karate competition – but his skills alone aren't enough. Li's kung fu teacher Mr. Han (Jackie Chan) enlists original Karate Kid Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) for help, and Li learns a new way to fight, merging their two styles into one for the ultimate martial arts showdown.

Karate Kid: Legends arrives in theaters on May 30th.