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REVIEW: “Karate Kid: Legends” – Nostalgic Family Fun or Generic AI Script?

Jackie Chan (left), Ben Wang and Ralph Macchio in 'Karate Kid: Legends.' Jonathan Wenk/Columbia Pictures
Listen to the lively debate on The Ari Hoffman Show on Talk Radio 570 KVI, where host Ari Hoffman and Morning Show Producer Zach Wildfang spar over Karate Kid: Legends!
Ari praises the film for its heartwarming, family-friendly nostalgia, celebrating its nod to the franchise’s roots. Meanwhile, Zach isn’t impressed, calling it a generic retread that feels like it was churned out by ChatGPT.
Tune in to hear their full discussion and decide for yourself!
Join the conversation! Did Karate Kid: Legends deliver a nostalgic knockout, or was it a formulaic flop? Share your thoughts below!
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KARATE KID: LEGENDS

Exclusively in movie theaters May 30th

In KARATE KID: LEGENDS, after a family tragedy, kung fu prodigy Li Fong (Ben Wang) is uprooted from his home in Beijing and forced to move to New York City with his mother. Li struggles to let go of his past as he tries to fit in with his new classmates, and although he doesn’t want to fight, trouble seems to find him everywhere. When a new friend needs his help, Li enters a karate competition – but his skills alone aren’t enough. Li’s kung fu teacher Mr. Han (Jackie Chan) enlists original Karate Kid Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) for help, and Li learns a new way to fight, merging their two styles into one for the ultimate martial arts showdown.

Rated PG-13 | for martial arts violence and some language.

Directed by: Jonathan Entwistle
Written by: Rob Lieber
Produced by: Karen Rosenfelt
Executive Producers: Jenny Hinkey, Ralph Macchio
Cast: Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, Ben Wang, Joshua Jackson, Sadie Stanley, Ming-Na Wen

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