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01-20-2009, 09:15 AM
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Tue 20 Jan 10:20 AM
The original Karate Kid star Ralph Macchio is sceptical regarding the news that the 1984 blockbuster is to get remade.
Will Smith is producing the modern day version, with the actor's son Jaden taking the titular role, while Jackie Chan will play the Mr Miyagi role previously made famous by the Oscar nominated Pat Morita.
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However, news of a remake has not gone down too well with the film's fans and it's something that has pleased Macchio.
He told MTV, "It feels pretty good that some people are pretty angry that they're trying to remake The Karate Kid.. it feels good that the public feels you don't touch certain things. Some times you go back to that well, and probably shouldn't.''
“From my personal view, the filling the void of what Mr. Miyagi was - and the magic of that character - is going to be the toughest task."
Macchio however did have some words of praise for 11-year-old Jaden. "Listen, here’s my take on it. I think Jaden - you know, Will Smith’s kid - the kid’s got chops. He’s young; he’s like eleven…That story will work forever, when well-told. So, it makes sense in that respect.”
http://uk.movies.yahoo.com/20012009/5/macchio-wants-give-karate-kid-remake-chop-0.html
Tue 20 Jan 10:20 AM
The original Karate Kid star Ralph Macchio is sceptical regarding the news that the 1984 blockbuster is to get remade.
Will Smith is producing the modern day version, with the actor's son Jaden taking the titular role, while Jackie Chan will play the Mr Miyagi role previously made famous by the Oscar nominated Pat Morita.
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However, news of a remake has not gone down too well with the film's fans and it's something that has pleased Macchio.
He told MTV, "It feels pretty good that some people are pretty angry that they're trying to remake The Karate Kid.. it feels good that the public feels you don't touch certain things. Some times you go back to that well, and probably shouldn't.''
“From my personal view, the filling the void of what Mr. Miyagi was - and the magic of that character - is going to be the toughest task."
Macchio however did have some words of praise for 11-year-old Jaden. "Listen, here’s my take on it. I think Jaden - you know, Will Smith’s kid - the kid’s got chops. He’s young; he’s like eleven…That story will work forever, when well-told. So, it makes sense in that respect.”
http://uk.movies.yahoo.com/20012009/5/macchio-wants-give-karate-kid-remake-chop-0.html