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The Karate Kid (2010)

Bill Clark — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 04:00:41 +0000

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

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The Forbidden Kingdom (2008)

Bill Clark — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:07 +0000

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

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Rush Hour 3 (2007)

Bill Clark — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 04:00:39 +0000

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

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