Karate Kid: Legends (7.0/10)

This was definitely cheesy, but I still really enjoyed it. I watched it on a plane and it kept me entertained the whole time. There’s plenty of nostalgia with the return of familiar characters from earlier films, and I thought the new leads were solid and likable. My only gripe is that I wanted more backstory about the main character’s life before moving to New York—it would’ve added more depth to his journey. Overall, it’s a fun, feel-good martial arts sequel that hits the right nostalgic notes. "After moving to New York City with his mother, kung fu prodigy Li Fong struggles to let go of the past as he tries to fit in with his new classmates. When a new friend needs his help, Li enters a karate competition -- but his skills alone aren't enough. With help from Mr. Han and Daniel LaRusso, he soon learns to merge two styles into one for the ultimate martial arts showdown."