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    Heh - I'm probably the only one that got that reference. Problem is that while that character was a Nazi, he really wasn't a villain. Hell, there were no villains throughout the movie - just a bunch of paranoid soldiers in the Cold War.
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    I'm missing a few cards myself, and Jung-Freud is my only foil card.
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    Wow, why does this all sound like Wild Wild West?
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    Here's a classic video by the band No More Kings, directed by William Zabka, who played Johnny Lawrence in the original film. The video features the entire male cast from the first film except the late, great Pat Morita.
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    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJ3YNR9WQ_Q
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    I forgot to mention that on the bright side, this movie is much better than The Karate Kid, Part III. I'm not even gonna bother comparing it to The Next Karate Kid, as I refuse to touch that with a ten-foot pole.
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    I was actually gonna ask why they butchered Van Halen's "Jamie's Cryin'", but whatever...
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    All music discussions here.
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    And I thought CG Chipmunks were bad, but this takes the cake.
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    The Kung Fu Kid Overbrook Entertainment/JW Productions/China Film Group/Columbia Pictures, 2010 Directed by Harald Zwart (Agent Cody Banks, The Pink Panther 2) Written by Robert Mark Kamen (The Karate Kid I-III, The Transporter trilogy) Running Time: 140 minutes Rated PG for martial arts violence. (Author's Note: I refuse to call this film The Karate Kid, as it has absolutely nothing to do with karate.) Cast Jaden Smith (Christopher Jr. in The Pursuit of Happyness) as "Shao Dre" Parker Jackie Chan (like nobody here knows who he is...) as Mr. Han Taraji P. Henson (Shug in Hustle & Flow, Queenie in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) as Sherry Parker Wen Wen Han as Mei Ying Zhenwei Wang as Cheng Yu Rongguang (Han De in Three Kingdoms, Po Kwang in My Father is a Hero) as Master Li Michelle Yeoh (like nobody here knows who she is...) as the Cobra Woman Synopsis Dre Parker and his mother move from Detroit, MI, to Beijing, China, to start a new life. There, Dre falls in love with a local girl named Mei Ying, but quickly becomes a victim of the local bully Cheng, who studies Master Li's merciless kung fu style. One day, when Cheng and his gang are about to kill Dre at his apartment, Dre is saved by Mr. Han, the maintenance man. Han has Master Li tell his students to leave Dre alone, but at the same time, he enters Dre in an upcoming kung fu tournament. And thus, until the day of the tournament, Han teaches Dre the ways of kung fu. Lowdown If this all sounds very familiar, it's a complete remake of the 1984 classic The Karate Kid - only with different characters and settings. Just replace "Cobra-kai" with "Red Dragons" and "wax-on, wax-off" with "jacket on, jacket off". Master Li's lines are, word-for-word, exactly the same as those of John Kreese; only that they're in Chinese. Aside from the martial arts, the only real difference is the main character. Jaden Smith's role of "Shao Dre" Parker has the same premise as that of Daniel Larusso in the original - he gets bullied, he hates where he's at, and he works hard to prove himself in the end. However, that's where the similarities end. Being the son of Will Smith, Jaden displays all of his father's on-screen mannerisms and antics all over this film to the point that you won't be able to take this film seriously. Jackie Chan is always entertaining in every movie he stars in (even the crappy films like Disney's Around the World in 80 Days and The Tuxedo), and his performance as Mr. Han is no exception. There really is no comparing between Mr. Han and the original's Mr. Miyagi, as both of those roles were played by exceptionally legendary actors. There are just two major problems with this film. The first is its title. I have no problem with the film using the same script, but calling it The Karate Kid is just blasphemy, as there's absolutely no karate in this film. Another problem is its running time. The training sequences and fight scenes are great, but the movie can do without some of these other character scenes. And this movie tries too hard to sell itself as a promotional tool for tourism in China, using the Great Wall and other key tourist attractions in the middle of the film. Despite the shortcomings, this film is surprisingly entertaining for the whole family. Still, it's always better to stick with the original. Rating: B- Links Official Site References The Internet Movie Database
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    The movie's not out yet, but the critics are already raving over it. Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 100%
  12. areaseven
    So why are you mad if that's what you got?
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    Yes, the A-Team were attacked by UAVs armed with missiles and guns.
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    Just wondering, does The Losers qualify on this list?
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    So I decided to bite the bullet and watch this film last night. Surprisingly, it's not as bad as I had expected it to be. Like the original TV series, the storyline is filled with more cliches than you can shake a stick at. There are numerous nods and references to the TV series throughout the film, such as the iconic GMC Custom Van (which lasts only 5 minutes) and the A-Team's tactical plans (minus the montages). The action is fast-paced as expected. Unfortunately, it's all marred by the overly nauseous camera movements. But how were the actors? Liam Neeson's portrayal of Hannibal Smith is enough to make the late George Peppard smile. It's just too bad the film doesn't portray him as a master of disguise like in the TV series. Bradley Cooper's version of Templeton "Faceman" Peck is a much more active character than the TV incarnation (which was played by Dirk Benedict), as he splits the tactical plannings with Hannibal rather than just following them. Sharlto Copley just tries too hard to emulate Dwight Schultz's portrayal of "Howling Mad" Murdock; for some reason, he's just not as funny. As for the role of B.A. Baracus, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson just doesn't fill Mr. T's shoes. Sure, he has the mohawk and some tattoos on his hands ("Pity" on the left and "Fool" on the right) that reference Mr. T, but aside from the fear of heights, the film version of B.A. is a completely different character. And while B.A. was the strongest part of the TV series, he is sadly the weakest part of this movie. As for Jessica Biel, well, she's just there for the same reason every other movie has her: eye candy. The cameo appearances of Dirk Benedict and Dwight Schultz make up for some of the character drawbacks of the film. Overall, The A-Team is an okay popcorn flick. The hardcore fan of the TV series will either love it or hate it; otherwise, if you're an action junkie, this will do. Rating: C+
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    Sounds like you got the 2007 release, as a lot of people said the first release was crap. Blu-ray Review
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    How sad that such a crappy illustration is actually official GAINAX artwork.
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    I see that the reception for this film has been positive so far. But how is it compared to other film adaptations of '80s TV series (i.e. The Dukes of Hazzard, Miami Vice)?
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    25 Pictures of Chicks Dressed as Leeloo Dallas
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    Another old set of pics:
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    You mean this?
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    To coincide with the release of the new Karate Kid remake, here's Ralph Macchio in a Funny or Die production: Wax On, F*ck Off
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    Actually, on mine, the hinges failed on the second transformation attempt, way before I installed the armor.
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    I still prefer the Leader Class toy, but this is very impressive. Voyager Class Battle Blades Optimus Prime
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    Some TF3 Details To make the long story short: - TF3 will be shot in 3D. - The Twins are officially gone. - This will be the last TF film, making the series a trilogy. Michael Bay promises a killer ending and says the film franchise may be rebooted. And last, but not least, the main villain will be .
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