I also think he’s the fakest star who ever faked. His shameless shilling for China would bother me if I thought he was sincere but he’s not he’s transparently doing it because China is where the money is. It’s the same with his charity work and his fawning over kids. It’s all about his image, deep down you know he doesn’t really care.

I also would not like to see Jackie Chan at Mr. Miyagi. It should go to a newish/older Asian actor.

This movie will launch Jaden’s career. It should launch the new Mr. Miyagi’s career too.

Are you a fan of the evil New England Patriots? Say it ain’t so!

Will Smith should get Jim Kelly to play Mr. Miyagi, that would be cool. Is he still alive?

The two things I liked about The Karate Kid were: it was a showcase for Pat Morita who I knew as a kid from Happy Days and guest spots on The Odd Couple and other shows. I was a bit surprised at how effective he was in the first film. And there are subtle touches to that character that make it uniquely Japanese-American as well.

(I can’t believe I’m defending a Pat Morita role over a possible Jackie Chan version!)

And the first Karate Kid managed to illustrate some Zen truths in a very simple, effective, and respectful way for a mainstream American film.

Admittedly, all of the things that I liked about the Karate Kid have been lampooned and so watered down in sequels that, at this point, a remake can’t do much more damage can it?