The newest Karate Kid installment feels like it was cut for TikTok audiences—rapid edits, flashy camera changes, and fights that sometimes sacrifice clarity for speed. But let’s give credit where it’s due: moving away from the Cobra Kai formula was the right call.
With a fresh setting in New York and a new lead in Li Fong, Legends manages to introduce a new generation to the spirit of the franchise—even if the pacing can feel dizzying. Jackie Chan brings charm and heart, and while we miss more from Daniel and Johnny, it’s clear this is a new chapter aimed at younger eyes and shorter attention spans.
It’s not perfect—but it’s a welcome reboot.
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