10 minutes ago 2009-11-22T03:57:39-08:00
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PARK CITY, Utah -- Ralph Macchio might be the original "Karate Kid," but he told MTV News on Monday at the Sundance Film Festival that Jaden Smith has the moves to fill his robes in the upcoming remake.
"The kid's got chops," he told MTV of Will Smith 's son, who's set to star in the film. "That story will work forever, when well-told. So, it makes sense in that respect."
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But he said Jaden, 10, might be too young for the role, which originally included not just karate, but a love story.
"I don't know where the romantic story-arc goes [with Jaden] at that age," he said.
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Still, it's the role of Mr. Miyagi, which earned an Oscar nomination for star Pat Morita, which concerns him most.
"From my personal view, the filling the void of what Mr. Miyagi was - and the magic of that character - is going to be the toughest task," he said. According to a Variety report, Jackie Chan is in talks for the role.
Ralph noted another potential problem with the planned remake -- unlike some remade films, "The Karate Kid" remains a pop culture phenomenon.
"Reruns of the movie play a lot on television, so the now-generation knows it," he said. "It's not like 'Ocean's 11.' When they remade that, no one had seen the other one in 30 years."
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Whatever happens with the new version, Ralph was happy that many fans are sticking with the 1984 original.
"It feels good that the public feels you don't touch certain things," he said. "Some times you go back to that, and probably shouldn't."
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Maria KSuch a cuttie. He is my favoite! His photos were seen at wealthy men site____C e l e b C u p i d . c o m____last week. It is said he is already in relationship with a young beautiful woman on that site now.report abuseposted April 18, 2009 8:41 PM PDT
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Maria KSuch a cuttie. He is my favoite! His photos were seen at wealthy men site____C e l e b C u p i d . c o m____last week. It is said he is already in relationship with a young beautiful woman on that site now.report abuseposted April 18, 2009 8:41 PM PDT
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jazzy gonce a movie is made it doesn't have to be done again. unless it's a sequel.report abuseposted April 18, 2009 2:11 PM PDT
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Peg CJaden is an adorable kid...but not the karate kid. I get sick of all the remakes, doesn't anyone have an imagination anymore to create new stuff?????report abuseposted April 18, 2009 12:47 PM PDT
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VioletrainstarI also think its stupid to remake with such a young actor agreed riverstarreport abuseposted April 18, 2009 12:31 PM PDT
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VioletrainstarRalph loolks great Love the original! Btw he has been on ugly bettyreport abuseposted April 18, 2009 12:30 PM PDT
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anonymousHow can you remake Karate Kid? It's not that old of a movie! There's no way in the world a remake is going to do any good.report abuseposted April 18, 2009 10:46 AM PDT
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StephieI don't know why they have to remake all these movies. I do think it will be a lot different because its a 10 yr old. Thats like making 16 candles with a bunch of 8 yr olds!report abuseposted April 18, 2009 7:59 AM PDT
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h sWhy screw it up? Will Smith, for once I am soooo disappointed.report abuseposted April 18, 2009 6:43 AM PDT
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LHWelcome back Ralph Macchio! It's as if he fell off the face of the earth for so long! Anyway, I have to agree that the original 'Karate Kid' was the best.report abuseposted February 16, 2009 7:03 AM PST
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