'Karate Kid: Legends' is a charming, energetic sequel but not quite a knockout

'Karate Kid: Legends' is a charming, energetic sequel but not quite a knockout

"Karate Kid: Legends" has earned a mixed reaction from critics, and it does have issues, but it won me over regardless. Here's what I loved \u2014 and what I didn't.

Is the new section of the Karaté Kid saga, Legends (in theaters since Friday) a good film? Very objectively, no. But is it a good entertainment? Then the answer is yes. A hundred times yes.

Montreal-Filmed KARATE KID LEGENDS With Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio & Ben Wang in Theatres

Montreal-Filmed KARATE KID LEGENDS With Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio & Ben Wang in Theatres - Hollywood North Buzz

'80s Heartthrob Ralph Macchio Steals The Spotlight In Sharp Navy Suit At ‘Karate Kid: Legends’ Premiere

Ralph Macchio is back on the red carpet, and this time, it’s not just the movie that’s getting attention. The actor, now 63, showed up for the premiere of Karate Kid: Legends in New York looking smart and stylish in a navy suit, a neat white shirt, and a patterned tie that pulled the look together. With his familiar smile and neat hair, he stood next to Jackie Chan, but it was his own look that fans kept talking about online. Even after all thes…

Karate Kid Legends Review: Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio Bring Charm, But the Story Feels Repeated

The much-awaited film Karate Kid Legends has finally hit theatres across the world on May 30, 2025. With the return of martial arts icons Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, fans were excited to witness another chapter of this beloved franchise. This time, the spotlight is on a new hero, Ben Wang, as he tries to carry forward the legacy. But while the film brings back nostalgia and some good action, it struggles to deliver a fresh or exciting story. …

'Karate Kid: Legends' Review: A Triumphant Return to Form

Ben Wang in ‘Karate Kid: Legends’ (Photo by Jonathan Wenk © 2024 CTMG, Inc) In the summer of ’84, movie fans met Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita), who showed his new young friend Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) how to use karate to handle bullies in The Karate Kid. Now, over 40 years later, the spirit and legacy of that first film are revived on the big screen in Karate Kid: Legends. Karate Kid: Legends begins with Mr. Han (Jackie Chan, reprising his role…