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'Karate Kid: Legends' review: Ben Wang kicks butt in crowd-pleasing sequel

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63% Informative

Karate Kid: Legends is a sensational sequel, building on the classic underdog framework of the original 1984 film.

Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan return to the franchise with enthusiasm.

The best bits of this high-kicking sequel are when this new kid, Li Fong , is carving out his own story in New York City .

Wang has a mesmerizing screen presence and keen comedic sensibility that makes him addictively watchable.

While Chan and Macchio are terrific together at scratching that nostalgia itch, it's Wang and his New York ensemble that really makes Legends shine.

Wyatt Oleff proves a hilarious wingman with over-earnest compliments and an off-key serenade of the Backstreet Boys.

VR Score

49

Informative language

40

Neutral language

24

Article tone

semi-formal

Language

English

Language complexity

41

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not offensive

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not hateful

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Time-value

medium-lived

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