by Steph Sharples
While fans of the original film aren't too pleased about the remake, this new trailer was well-done and looks like it could grab a new young fanbase.The film earned the second highest test screening score in Sony history. I would take that with a grain of salt, but it looks like it won't be the abomination many thought it would be. The Karate Kid hits theaters June 11th. Check out the newest trailer below: In Columbia Pictures’ The Karate Kid, 12-year-old Dre Parker (Jaden Smith) could’ve been the most popular kid in Detroit, but his mother’s (Taraji P. Henson) latest career move has landed him in China. Dre immediately falls for his classmate Mei Ying-and the feeling is mutual-but cultural differences make such a friendship impossible. Even worse, Dre’s feelings make an enemy of the class bully, Cheng. In the land of kung fu, Dre knows only a little karate, and Cheng puts “the karate kid” on the floor with ease. With no friends in a strange land, Dre has nowhere to turn but maintenance man Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), who is secretly a master of kung fu. As Han teaches Dre that kung fu is not about punches and parries, but maturity and calm, Dre realizes that facing down the bullies will be the fight of his life. Starring Jaden Smith, Jackie Chan and Taraji P. Henson. Directed by:Harald Zwart