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Karate Kid: Legends (2025)

2025 • 1h 34m • Adventure, Drama • PG-13
On September 28, 2026
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Margot Maritz on Karate Kid: Legends

· Jun 8, 2025

Karate Kid Legend might appeal to viewers who enjoy action-packed martial arts and a standard story about an underdog, but I didn't find it particularly engaging. The plot unfolded in a very foreseeable way, with not many unexpected turns, and while the filmmaking was technically sound, it didn’t offer much emotional depth or explore any significant themes. I simply wasn’t impressed. To be fair, my only exposure to The Karate Kid franchise comes from that one episode of How I Met Your Mother, so I haven't seen the original movies. But because I know how much praise this series receives and how popular it is, I had high expectations going in. I was anticipating amazing karate moves, some powerful emotional scenes, and a sense of real importance to the story. Sadly, my hopes weren’t met. I don’t think I'm who this movie was made for; it honestly didn’t feel like it connected with me, which is completely okay. It felt shallow, it lacked the emotional impact or narrative significance that I wanted, and just generally didn’t click with me. Karate Kid: Legends wasn’t a good fit for my tastes. However, one positive thing I noticed was the sustainability seal shown at the end of the credits. This small detail shows that the filmmakers are concerned about being environmentally responsible—something I really appreciate. Even though the film didn't personally resonate with me, it’s encouraging to see the industry moving toward more eco-friendly production methods.

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