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The Karate Kid

2010 · 140 min

Action, Adventure, Drama, Family

12-year-old Dre Parker could've been the most popular kid in Detroit, but his mother's latest career move has landed him in China. Dre immediately falls for his classmate Mei Ying but the cultural differences make such a friendship impossible. Even worse, Dre's feelings make him an enemy of the class bully, Cheng. With no friends in a strange land, Dre has nowhere to turn but maintenance man Mr. Han, who is a kung fu master. As Han teaches Dre that kung fu is not about punches and parries, but maturity and calm, Dre realizes that facing down the bullies will be the fight of his life.

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Appeals to viewers who enjoy earnest coming-of-age stories built around disciplined training, cross-cultural friendship, and a satisfying underdog triumph.

Tone
uplifting, adventurous, sentimental
Payoff
catharsis, inspiration
Pacing
steady
Intensity
moderate
Structure
linear
Themes
belonging, mentorship, bullying, cultural adjustment, self-discipline
Setting
contemporary, urban Chinese neighborhoods and training spaces

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