Disclaimer: I am a dj. I am not a writer. I am not a theater major. I don’t have any expertise in the film industry. What I do have is an opinion, as I watch movies and drink martinis. Here are my thoughts…
In Theaters: June 11th
Rating: 4 Martini glasses
I watched the original last week, so I went into this ready to compare. I am proud of Will and Jada Pickett-Smith. The dynamic duo’s company produced this film and the star of the movie. I was impressed by both the movie and their offspring. Jaden Smith’s swagger is undeniable and so is his spitting image of his father. When I wasn’t distracted by that fact, I was definitely enjoying the movie.
My rating system is based purely off of emotion. I am no expert, nor do I care to be. I am giving my opinion, and it’s that simple. To be honest, I have been going through it lately and been giving myself an annoying pity party for a minute. This movie was my unexpected wake up call. Really!!??? The Karate kid!!??? Yuuurrrp *in my best Trey Songs voice*.
“Being still and doing nothing are two different things’ said Jackie Chan’s character. That alone hit me, but it wasn’t the only sage advice available. This movie is all about the struggle of getting up when life knocks you down… over, over, over and over again. I was reminded of a very important lesson, one that I can’t afford to forget. I was inspired. I was motivated, once again, to fight with purpose. To stay focused, and get up….EVERY TIME I get knocked down.
When a movie does that, it deserves the applause during the viewing. When it does that…it can be called a great movie (especially with the garbage Hollywood has been spewing out lately). When a movie does that…it deserves 4 martinis. When a movie makes you feel, it’s worth the money.
Go see it! It’s not the original, but it’s pretty close and pretty damn good.
Until next time popcorn precious…I’ll see you at The Cynn-ema.
