THE KARATE KID kicks up on opening weekend

MANILA, June 15 – Filipino audiences have found a new screen idol in child actor Jaden Smith as his movie, Columbia Pictures’ The Karate Kid becomes the week’s undisputed box-office champion, grossing a smash P59.67-million in four days (June 11 to 14), and opening at No. 1 nationwide. This was announced today by Victor R. Cabrera, managing director of local distributor, Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc.

The film has been playing to capacity crowds in cinemas across the country, warmly received by moviegoers unanimously charmed by the new, young action star.

Also starring the legendary Jackie Chan, “The Karate Kid” easily surpassed the openings of the Asian superstar’s past blockbusters, including “Rush Hour,” “Shanghai Knights,” “Shanghai Noon” and “Forbidden Kingdom.”

The family-friendly movie also posted Columbia Pictures’ biggest opening for the year to-date.

A remake of the 1984 film starring Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita, Karate Kid bested The A-Team, itself a re-imagining of the popular ‘90s TV series. The latter grossed P13.31-million from June 10 to 13 (four days), while “Karate” earned P44.42-million from June 11 to 13 (three days).

The 20 biggest-grossing cinemas for The Karate Kid (for the June 11-13 frame only) are SM North EDSA (P3.31-M), SM Mall of Asia (P3.23-M), SM Megamall (P2.47-M), SM Cebu (P1.90-M), Trinoma (P1.82-M), Gateway (P1.68-M), Festival (P1.52-M), Glorietta (P1.32-M), Robinsons Galleria (P1.30-M) and Alabang Town Center (P1.21-M).

Rounding out the list are Ayala Cebu (P1.10-M), Eastwood (P1.09-M), Power Plant (P1.07-M), SM Fairview (P1.06-M), Robinsons Ermita (P1.04-M), SM San Lazaro (P1.03-M), SM Marikina (P937,309), Sta. Lucia East (P931,982), SM Manila (P924,432) and Shangri-la (P923,384).

Still showing across the Philippines, The Karate Kid is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Visit www.sonypictures.com.ph to see the latest trailers, get free downloads and play free movie games.

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THE KARATE KID movie review

know something about China in THE KARATE KID. the nature and the culture clashed with Dre Parker's life. getting in the zone with hip hop Dre made him struggle to find friends. easiest was to get an enemy named Cheng whom he discovered is a black belter in a martial arts school that teaches no mercy to its students. Dre got his time beaten up and saved by an unlikely person in the neighborhood -- the maintainance man, Mr. Han. Mr. Han tried to make peace with the adviser of Cheng. but otherwise, they were challenged by joining in a tournament.

with some help from Mr. Han, Dre trained himself in the art of Kung Fu. and Mr. Han didn't teach him to beat others but to regain honor for his name. pissed off in the training process but Mr. Han saw Dre's dedication. and during the tournament, Dre found himself in a winning surprise.

photos courtesy of Columbia Pictures

i like this movie better than the original one. Jaden got his humor from his dad, Will. you will be awed by China's great surroundings. you can also learn a lot from Jackie Chan's teachings in Kung Fu. and the techniques Jaden used were awesome during the tournament. compared to the original Karate Kid, getting Jaden in the cast gets exciting and powerful. i hope there will be a part 2 and even a third one.

THE KARATE KID will throw kicks and punches in the Philippines starting Friday, June 11th 2010, by Columbia Pictures.

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Jaden Smith stars in THE KARATE KID

Jaden Smith, whose turning 12 this year and son of Jada Pinkett-Smith and Will Smith, stars in a new adaptation of the 80's martial arts flick, THE KARATE KID. joined by Asian martial arts superstar, Jackie Chan, he discovers and unravels secrets to discipline, self defense and honor.

Jaden Smith was once seen in heart-thumping Pursuit of Happyness with his father. now, he takes on the spotlight in Karate Kid. in this story, he plays Dre Parker -- a popular kid in his hometown in the US but was taken to China by his mom to do her career. with the new environment and cultural differences, Dre has managed to earn friends and worse, enemies. Chinese classmate bullied him which got the attention of the school maintenance, Mr. Han (Jackie Chan). secretly, Mr. Han is a Kung Fu master and then taught Dre the art.

the movie was predominantly shot in China so expect to see majestic Chinese environment like The Forbidden City, the Great Wall, Wudang Mountain, Qi Xi Festival and Beijing.

see how Jaden takes on his journey through China and be amazed by his high-flying kicks and punches. THE KARATE KID opens in the Philippines on June 11 2010 distributed by Columbia Pictures International.

photos courtesy of Columbia Pictures

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