By Rama Gaind
‘The Karate Kid’: This is one storyline that is very close to the 1984 release, but a new cast uses different techniques about a lonely 12-year-old boy who empowers himself against intimidating youngsters.
Dre Parker (actor Will Smith’s son Jaden) accompanies his mother from Detroit to Beijing, China, and in no time sets out to impress classmate Mei Ying (Wenwen Han). However, the class bully has other ideas.
Dre turns to Mr Chan (Jackie Chan) for some valuable advice and training. In the end, perseverance pays off and we also get a quick look at China’s Forbidden City and the Great Wall of China.
It’s a surprise to see Jaden giving a touching performance.
‘The Twilight Saga: Eclipse’ – As the three-way romance between a vampire, werewolf and human continues, the action scenes are more thrilling.
‘Shrek Forever After’: After making a pact with Rumpelstiltkin (Walt Dohrn) to live one day as an untamed, unmarried ogre, Shrek (Mike Myers) quickly realises the pitfalls and sets out to reclaim his true love.
‘The Toy Story 3’: As the group is donated to a day care centre, what results is a comical and touching tale that lives up to the standards of its predecessors.
