The karate kid [videorecording] / Columbia Pictures presents an Overbrook entertainment/Jerry Weintraub production, a film by Harald Zwart ; story by Robert Mark Kamen.
Material type:
FilmPublisher number: 35913 | Sony Pictures Home EntertainmentLanguage: English, French Summary language: English, French Original language: English Publication details: [United States] : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, 2010.Edition: WidescreenDescription: 1 videodisc (140 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 inSubject(s): Genre/Form: Production credits: - Director, Harold Zwart.
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Shelving location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| DVD | Phillipsburg Free Public Library | DVDs | DVDs | DVD KAR | Available | 36748002492462 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
When a 12-year-old from Detroit moves to China with his mother and incurs the wrath of the class bully at his new school, he makes an unlikely ally in the form of his aging maintenance man, a kung fu master who teaches him the secrets to self-defense. Upon arriving at his new school, Dre Parker (Jaden Smith) develops a powerful crush on pretty classmate Mei Ying. The feeling is mutual, although the cultural divide between Dre and Mei Ying makes a friendship unlikely, and romance impossible. When cruel classmate and kung fu prodigy Cheng learns of Dre's feelings for Mei Ying, he harasses and humiliates the young outsider in front of the entire school. With no one to turn to for help, Dre confides his fears in kindly maintenance man Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), a kung fu master who knows that serenity and maturity -- not punches and power -- are the true keys to mastering the martial arts. As Dre prepares to face down his intimidating tormentor, he begins to realize that the real fight is just beginning. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
Title from sell sheet.
Originally released as motion picture in 2010.
Special features: Chinese lessons ; Justin Bieber music video feat. Jaden Smith ; the making of The karate kid.
Director, Harold Zwart.
Starring: Jackie Chan, Jaden Smith, Taraji P. Henson.
Dre Parker finds himself in China after his mother's latest career move. He and classmate Mei Ying immediately fall for each other, but cultural differences make this friendship impossible. Even worse, his feelings make an enemy of class bully, Cheng who is quite adept at kung fu. Dre turns to maintenance man Mr. Han, who is secretly a kung fu master and learns that kung fu is not about punches and parries, but maturity and calm. However, Dre realizes that this may be the fight of his life.
Rating: PG; for bullying, martial arts action violence and some mild language.
DVD ; 2.40:1 anamorphic widescreen ; Dolby Digital ; Region 1.
English or French dialogue; English or French subtitles; closed-captioned.