Trivia: Whilst this movie is a remake of the 80's Karate Kid, and is named the same, no actual karate is performed at all. It's all kung-fu.
Trivia: Ralph Macchio refused to make cameo appearance in this movie.
The Karate Kid (2010)
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Directed by: Harald Zwart
Starring: Jackie Chan, Taraji P. Henson, Jaden Smith, Wenwen Han
Factual error: At the end of the first semifinal, as Cheng's gang gather to congratulate him, the events are being recorded for posterity by a photographer standing about 6 feet away, who, unfortunately is using at least a 200mm lens. I'm not sure he could even get Cheng's left eye into focus.
Sherry Parker: So... How many students do you have?
Mr. Han: Including Dre?
Sherry Parker: Yes...
Mr. Han: One!
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Chosen answer: 1. It was unexpected. In China, not clapping is considered a compliment. 2. They feel Dre is a distraction. 3. Yes. There are martial arts tournaments in China as depicted in the film. 4. Yes. The scenes which feature the Forbidden City, Wudang Mountain, and the Great Wall were filmed on location.
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