The Karate Kid: Topping The Box Office
If you're a fan of the original Karate Kid movies with Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita, you'll want to check out the new Karate Kid starring Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan. The original had Mr. Miyagi from Japan. The new one has Mr. Han from China, and a younger-aged boy who has moved from Detroit to a whole new world in China.
After his mom is transferred to China for work, Dre Parker finds himself having to live in a completely different culture and lifestyle. As if that isn't a difficult enough adjustment for a 12-year-old add a group of school bullies to the picture. These aren't your typical bullies either. These boys are trained in the art of Kung Fu.
One day as Dre is getting beat up by these boys, Mr. Han, the maintenance man of Dre's apartment complex, comes to Dre's defense surprising everyone with his expertise in Kung Fu. Mr. Han takes Dre on as a student to teach him the true art of Kung Fu and instills in Dre that Kung Fu is not a merciless sport to bully people with.
Kung Fu truly is an art, and the movements and sequences will have you mesmerized and amazed. Enjoy the original Karate Kid on DISH Network and surround yourself with DISH HD and experience the tournament as if you were actually there cheering Daniel-San on!
