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The Karate Kid (2010)

  By Bill Clark June 10, 2010 July 3, 2014 Movie Reviews
The Karate Kid (2010)

Now you’re messing with my childhood! That was my initial response to the news of a Karate Kid remake. While I hardly hold the 1984 original on the same pedestal as many others my age, I regard it as one of the finest “underdog” movies ever. It was formula (though… Continue reading

Tagged   Action, Columbia, Drama, Family, Grade B, Jackie Chan, Jaden Smith, Sport
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The Forbidden Kingdom (2008)

  By Bill Clark April 17, 2008 July 3, 2014 Movie Reviews
The Forbidden Kingdom (2008)

The dream of Jackie Chan and Jet Li teaming up has been swimming in the heads of film geeks for years. Both are martial arts masters, but both also have vastly different demeanors. Chan has always been a fan favorite as the everyman who is always caught in the wrong… Continue reading

Tagged   Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Grade B, Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Lionsgate, Romance
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Rush Hour 3 (2007)

  By Bill Clark August 9, 2007 July 4, 2014 Movie Reviews
Rush Hour 3 (2007)

Rush Hour 3 is the reeling definition of a cash grab. 1998’s original was fun enough, but since it went on to make untold millions we’re now subjected to the sequel machine, which started with 2001’s dismal and largely unfunny Rush Hour 2. This third offering blatantly breaks my sequel… Continue reading

Tagged   Action, Chris Tucker, Comedy, Crime, Grade C, Jackie Chan, New Line, Thriller
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