Martial arts, action and emotion come together in Karate Kid: Legends , which can be seen in the cinema from Thursday. A new story with old acquaintances. For example, Vedettes Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio return to the story that started more than forty years ago.
In the new film, Li Fong (played by Ben Wang) moves from China to New York. He tries to build a new life there with his mother. But that is not without a struggle. When he registers for a karate competition, he learns kungful teacher Mr. Han (Chan) and Daniel Larusso (Macchio). The two help him with his preparations.
Both Chan and Macchio has previously been shown in the film series. Chan played the role of kungful teacher in the 2010 remake, while Macchio played the leading role of the young karate student in the first three films in the first three films.
“It’s not just fighting. The films are also about discipline, respect and growing as a person,” says Macchio in an interview with Independent.co . “The lessons from the films are timeless.” His character moves in the first film of the series to California, where he is bullied by a group of pupils from the local Dojo.
Thanks to his neighbor, Master Miyagi (played by Pat Morita, who died in 2005), he is introduced to Karate. The relationship between mentor and student, power of perseverance and impact of friendship are themes that also return in the later films. According to Macchio, it is universal themes that determine the success of the series.
Karate Kid in a nutshell
The journey starts in 1984 with the film The Karate Kid , followed by two follow -up films in 1986 and 1989. In 1994 the series will have a new face with The Next Karate Kid , in which Hilary Swank plays the first female student. After that it stays quiet for a while, until a remake appears with Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith (the son of actor Will Smith) in the lead role in 2010.
Eight years later, the story gets a new chapter with the Netflix series Cobra Kai , which continues where the third film ends. The series grows into a hit and this year comes to an end after six seasons. Karate Kid: Legends picks up the story again.
Old masters, new challenges
We have been many years further since the first film. For the newest film, the now 71-year-old Chan returns to the role of Kungful teacher Mr. Han.
The actor from Hong Kong is particularly known for his roles in Asian martial arts and action films such as Zui Quan (Drunken Master) and Jing Cha Gu Shi (New Police Story) and Hollywoodblockbusters such as Rush Hour and Kung Fu Panda . Chan also worked as a stuntman.
“If I have to jump from a building, I really need a stunt doubles now,” Chan told Independent.co this week. “But when it comes to fighting, I do everything myself. That is easy for me.”
Director Jonathan Entwistle confirms this in an interview with Entertainment Weekly . “Jackie was always looking for an opportunity to do something crazy: rolling over the ground, diving over a table, jumping a staircase. Then he said: I do this.” So fans don’t have to worry that Chan only watches from the sidelines. “If you have done something in succession for 64 years, everything is in your muscle memory.”
Karate Kid: Legends can be seen in the cinema from 29 May.
Martial Arts, Action, And Emotion Come Together in Karate Kid: Legends , which can be Seen in Cinemas From Thorsday. A New Story with Old Acquaintances. Stars Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio Return to the Story That Began More Than Forty Years ago.
In The New Film, Li Fong (Played by Ben Wang) moves from China to New York. There, he tries to build a new life with his mother. But that Doessn’t Happen Without A Struggle. When he signs up for a karate competition, he meets kung fu teacher Mr. Han (Chan) and Daniel Larusso (Macchio). The Two help him with his preparations.
Both Chan and Macchio Have Appeared in The Film Series Before. In the 2010 remake, Chan Played the Role of Kung Fu Teacher, While Macchio Played the Leading Role of the Young Karate Student in the First Three Films in The 1980S.
“It’s not just about fighting. The films are also about discipline, respect, and growing as a person,” Macchio Says in an interview with independent.co . “The lessons from the films are timeless.” In The First Film of the Series, His Character Moves to California, Where He is Bullied by a Group of Students from the Local Dojo.
Thanks to His Neighbor, Master Miyagi (Played by Pat Morita, who died in 2005), he is introduced to karate. The Relationship Between Mentor and Student, The Power of Perseverance, and the Impact of Friendship Are Themes That also Return in later films. Accordance to Macchio, these are Universal Themes That Determine the Success of the Series.
Karate Kid in a Nutshell
The Journey Begins in 1984 With the Film The Karate Kid , followed by Two Sequels in 1986 and 1989. In 1994, The Series Gets A New Face With the Next Karate Kid , in which Hilary Swank Plays The First Female Student. After that, Things Remain Quiet For A While, Until A Remake was released in 2010 with Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith (Actor Will Smith’s Son) in the Leading Roles.
Eight years later, The Story Gets A New Chapter with the Netflix Series Cobra Kai , Which Continues Where The Third Film Ends. The series Grows Into a Hit and Comes to An End This Year After Six Seasons. Karate Kid: Legends Picks Up the Story Again.
Old Masters, New Challenges
We are now many years on from the first film. For the latest film, The Now 71-Year-Old Chan Returns in the Role of Kung Fu Teacher Mr. Han.
The actor, who comes from Hong Kong, is quite Known for his roles in Asian Martial Arts and Action movies Such as zui quan (Drunken Master) and Jing Cha gu Shi (New Police Story) and Hollywood Blockbusters Such as Rush Hour and Kung Fu Panda . Chan PreviOutly Worked As A Stuntman.
“If I have to Jump off a building, I really need a stunt double now,” Chan Told Independent.co This Week. “But when it comes to fighting, I do everything myself. That comes easy to me.”
Director Jonathan Entwistle Confirms This in an interview with Entertainment Weekly . “Jackie was Always Looking for a Chance to Do Something Crazy: Roll on the Ground, Dive over A Table, Jump Off A Staircase. Then he said: I’ll do this.” So fans don’t have to worry that chan is just watching from the sidelines. “If you’ve done something 64 years in a row, Everything is in your muscle memory.”
Karate Kid: Legends can be Seen in Cinemas from May 29.