Heute ist der 31.05.2025
Datum: 31.05.2025 - Source 1 (https://www.oe24.at/leute/kino/karate-kid-legends-jackie-chan-und-ralph-macchio-als-pruegelbrueder/635150172):
- Film: "Karate Kid: Legends"
- Kinostart: 29. Mai
- Fortsetzung des "Karate Kid"-Franchise, das 1984 begann
- Verknüpft klassische "Karate Kid"-Saga mit dem Remake von 2010
- Hauptdarsteller: Ralph Macchio (Daniel LaRusso), Jackie Chan (Onkel Han), Ben Wang (Li Fong), Ming-Na Wen (Mutter), Sadie Stanley (Mia), Aramis Knight (Conor Day), Joshua Jackson (Mias Vater)
- Handlung: Li Fong trainiert Kung Fu bei Onkel Han, zieht nach New York, um nach dem Tod seines Bruders neu zu starten
- Li Fong trifft Mia, deren Ex-Freund Conor ist Kung-Fu-Champion und trainiert in einer kriminellen Schule
- Li Fong verspricht seiner Mutter, nicht mehr zu kämpfen, entscheidet sich aber, an einem Kampfsportturnier teilzunehmen
- Onkel Han bittet Daniel LaRusso um Hilfe, um Li Fong auf den Kampf vorzubereiten
- Jackie Chan betont, dass er nie weg war, sondern auf das richtige Drehbuch gewartet hat
- Film wird als Familienfilm eingestuft, enthält Slapstick und Kampfszenen
- Ben Wang spielt Li Fong, der als unbeschwert und witzig beschrieben wird
- Handlung ist vorhersehbar, mit bekannten Themen und Motivationssprüchen
- Jackie Chans "Karate Kid" von 2010 spielt keine Rolle, Jaden Smith kommt nicht vor
- Film hat Verbindungen zu den 80er-Jahre-Filmen, Rückblenden mit Mr. Miyagi
- Jackie Chan und Ralph Macchio sind auf dem Poster größer abgebildet als Ben Wang
- Film wird als kurzweilig und unterhaltsam beschrieben, trotz fehlender Originalität und Spannung
Source 2 (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1674782/):
- "Karate Kid Legends" attempts to continue the story from "Cobra Kai" and connect it to the 2010 reboot.
- The film aims to evoke emotional weight but is criticized for feeling like a corporate project.
- "Cobra Kai" initially honored legacy characters Ralph Macchio and William Zabka, providing emotional realism.
- The first two seasons of "Cobra Kai" were well-received for their charm and respect for the original films.
- Netflix's involvement in Season Three shifted the focus to plotlines and rivalries, diluting character depth.
- The storytelling became overcrowded and less intimate, leading to a decline in quality.
- "Karate Kid Legends" is set three years after "Cobra Kai," aiming to reset the tone and narrative.
- The film includes a cameo but largely avoids the show's complex narrative.
- The film merges its story with the 2010 remake, which featured Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan, creating narrative dissonance.
- The new protagonist, Ali Fong, is skilled in kung fu, undermining the typical student journey tension.
- Familiar story elements are present but feel recycled rather than fresh.
- Ralph Macchio reprises his role as Daniel LaRusso, but his character's development is limited.
- The film borrows tones from "Cobra Kai" but lacks its emotional stakes and thematic coherence.
- Action scenes are described as competent but inflated, and the ending leaves room for sequels without resolution.
- The film is watchable and occasionally entertaining but is seen as a missed opportunity.
- The essence of "The Karate Kid" is rooted in sincerity and character depth, which the film struggles to achieve.
Source 3 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Karate_Kid_(franchise)):
- **Franchise Overview**: The Karate Kid is an American martial arts drama franchise created by Robert Mark Kamen, focusing on teenagers learning martial arts from mentors to confront bullying or assert dominance.
- **Original Film Series**:
- **The Karate Kid (1984)**: Introduces Daniel LaRusso, who learns karate from Mr. Miyagi to compete in the All-Valley Karate Tournament.
- **Sequels**:
- **The Karate Kid Part II (1986)**: Follows Daniel and Mr. Miyagi to Okinawa, where old rivalries resurface.
- **The Karate Kid Part III (1989)**: John Kreese seeks revenge on Daniel with the help of Terry Silver.
- **The Next Karate Kid (1994)**: Mr. Miyagi mentors Julie, a troubled teenager in Boston.
- **Remake**:
- **The Karate Kid (2010)**: Features Dre Parker in Beijing, learning kung fu from Mr. Han to confront a bully.
- **Upcoming Film**:
- **Karate Kid: Legends (2025)**: Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio reprise their roles. The plot involves a teen from China moving to the East Coast to study martial arts. Filming scheduled in Montreal from April to June 2024. Release date moved to May 30, 2025.
- **Cobra Kai Series**:
- A continuation set 34 years after the original films, focusing on Johnny Lawrence and Daniel LaRusso's lives. The series ran from 2018 to 2025.
- **Animated Series**:
- An animated series featuring Daniel and Mr. Miyagi on adventures, not considered canon in the Cobra Kai universe.
- **Box Office Performance**:
- The franchise has grossed over $1 billion worldwide across all films.
- **Critical Reception**:
- Mixed reviews across films, with the original receiving high ratings on Rotten Tomatoes.
- **Merchandise and Adaptations**:
- Includes action figures, a Broadway musical adaptation, video games, and comic books.
- **Screenwriter's Background**:
- Robert Mark Kamen's experiences with bullying and martial arts influenced the creation of the franchise.
- **Casting Notes**:
- Ralph Macchio was cast as Daniel LaRusso after a notable performance in The Outsiders. Pat Morita was cast as Mr. Miyagi after initially being rejected.
- **Cultural Impact**:
- The franchise popularized karate in the U.S. and has inspired various merchandise and adaptations.