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6 days ago
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Karate Kid: Legends Reviews & Rotten Tomatoes Score Aren't All Positive
The reviews and Rotten Tomatoes score for Karate Kid: Legends are out, suggesting critics have mixed feelings about the Jackie Chan-led movie. It is all set to arrive in U.S. theaters on Friday, May 30, 2025. Apart from Chan, the movie features Ralph Macchio, Ben Wang, Sadie Stanley, Joshua Jackson, and more. Critics have given their verdict about Karate Kid: Legends a day before the movie's release in the U.S. Although they have lauded Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio's team-up, some critics have also pointed out the movie's flaws. The story of Karate Kid: Legends focuses on Li Fong, played by Ben Wang, who 'relocates to New York City with his mother to attend a prestigious new school.' Here is what critics are saying about the movie: Jonathan Sim of ComingSoon wrote in his review, 'This movie may not be as good as the original Karate Kid from 1984 or its 2010 remake, but it is certainly the best Karate Kid sequel ever made. You'll have a good time, especially if you're a sucker for those feel-good underdog stories.' Kristy Puchko of Mashable described the movie as 'heartwarming, exciting, and surprising.' She further stated, 'Karate Kid: Legends had me laughing, gasping, tearing up, and cheering. Don't mistake it for just another sequel. See it in theaters, and take the kids.' Owen Gleiberman of Variety asserted, 'It's a film that's unapologetically basic and wholesome and, at 94 minutes, refreshingly stripped down.' On the other hand, Frank Scheck of The Hollywood Reporter called the movie's storyline 'awful' and wrote, 'The plot is just awful, crammed with so many cliches that you're barely done chuckling at one before another kicks you in the head.' Tara Brady of The Irish Times asserted that Karate Kid: Legends is not 'fun' and conveyed, 'Neither as fun as the early seasons of Cobra Kai nor as effective as the 2010 reboot, Karate Kid: Legends relies heavily on franchise favorites while bringing nothing new to the party.' Following a mixed reception from critics, Karate Kid: Legends garnered 60 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 60 critic reviews. This is the third-best RT score for a movie in the Karate Kid franchise. As per Rotten Tomatoes, the previous Karate Kid movies got the following scores: The Karate Kid (1984) – 81% The Karate Kid Part II (1986) – 49% The Karate Kid Part III (1989) – 18% The Next Karate Kid (1994) – 7% The Karate Kid (2010) – 67% The post Karate Kid: Legends Reviews & Rotten Tomatoes Score Aren't All Positive appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
Geek Tyrant
26-05-2025
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- Geek Tyrant
Live-Action VOLTRON Movie Wraps Filming and Promises a True Fan Experience — GeekTyrant
The long-awaited live-action Voltron movie has wrapped filming, and according to the team behind it, fans are in for something special. The project has been floating around Hollywood for years, like so many other nostalgic properties with strong fanbases. But now, thanks to Amazon MGM Studios and World Events Productions, Voltron is actually happening. The production kicked off last year, and after months of updates, casting reveals, and set teases, the finish line for filming has been crossed. The official Voltron Instagram page shared a behind the scenes update from Bob Koplar and the World Events team, confirming that principal photography is complete and dropping a few hints about what comes next. 'Our live-action Voltron film has officially wrapped production, and we're THRILLED with how it all went. I've been with this franchise for years and can proudly say that this WILL be the Voltron experience our fans have been dreaming of.' Well, that's sure to raise expectations. Fans have been burned before by live-action takes on beloved animated series, but maybe this movie will actually deliver. The update also addressed one of the more persistent rumors… that the movie might skip theaters and head straight to streaming. 'There's been some chatter out there about the plans for the film's launch and we'd like to assure you, when official plans are set for the film, you will be the the first to hear it right here. 'Stay with us! I promise it'll be worth the wait!' So while there's still no release date or platform confirmed, the studio clearly wants to keep options open—and the hype high. Directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber ( Red Notice , Central Intelligence ), who also co-wrote the script with Ellen Shanman, the film is aiming for blockbuster scale. The cast includes Daniel Quinn-Toye who is stepping into the lead role, joined by a lineup that includes Henry Cavill, Sterling K. Brown, Rita Ora, John Kim, Alba Baptista, Samson Kayo, and Tharanya Tharan. No story details have been revealed yet, but with filming complete, fans can expect more news to drop in the coming months as post-production rolls forward. I just hope the movie get a a big theatrical release! I want to watch this on the big screen!
Yahoo
23-05-2025
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George R.R. Martin denies the Elden Ring movie rumors in a way that makes everyone think it's definitely happening
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. After many months of rumors, speculation, and general confusion, the live-action Elden Ring movie has officially been confirmed by Bandai Namco and A24, who announced their collaboration in a press release. As it turns out, the details of the Elden Ring movie very closely mirror what was first reported by Nexus Point News earlier this month before the story was retracted. Alex Garland, who directed the 2024 dystopian action thriller Civil War and co-directed the 2025 war movie, Warfare, is writing and directing Elden Ring for A24. A Song of Ice and Fire author George R.R. Martin, who helped create Elden Ring's world and lore, is signed on to produce. The project doesn't have a release date or window attached just yet. Elden Ring is a highly acclaimed and massively popular RPG first released on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC in 2022. It sees players navigate a treacherous and vast open world to become the new Elden Lord. Rumors about a film adaptation have circulated for years, with Bandai Namco CEO Yasuo Miyakawa saying in 2021 that they planned to expand "Elden Ring not only as a game but also in a variety of other areas". In 2024, Martin soft-denied the rumors, fueling speculation further. A24, meanwhile, is also co-producing a movie adaptation of the action-adventure game Death Stranding alongside Kojima Productions. For more, here are the best video game movies ever made.
Times
22-05-2025
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- Times
Fountain of Youth review — an Indiana Jones knock-off from Guy Ritchie
He's still doing it. Still not slowing down. If anything he's getting faster. Guy Ritchie's work rate is simply extraordinary. He has directed seven movies since 2019, launched two high-profile TV series (The Gentlemen and MobLand), made two music videos and a short film, developed four more movies and featured heavily in the 50th birthday celebrations of David Beckham. Unfortunately the strain is really beginning to show in the quality of the 56-year-old's output. • Read more film reviews, guides about what to watch and interviews This Indiana Jones knock-off is staggeringly slapdash. He apparently shot it between February and October last year but it plays on screen like he might've bashed it out over a weekend in Posh Spice's garden while simultaneously
The Verge
21-05-2025
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- The Verge
Posted May 21, 2025 at 5:22 PM EDT 0 Comments
'We'll just call you Rye-you.' Apparently we've got some prospective cast members for a new Street Fighter movie, so it's time to revisit Polygon's classic Chris Plante feature about the 1994 film's production trainwreck. RIP Raul Julia.
