Legends introduces an all-new cast of original characters, with many of them filling the narrative roles of characters from the original.

Legends” is the pairing of initial franchise star Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan, a star of the 2010 reboot that shares the title of the 1984 original, “The Karate

The kid teaching the adult was a charming and genius twist. Although Li’s fighting performance was a bit choppy at first—he somehow bumbles a fight with his rival for Mia’s affection Conor (Aramis Knight), and then kicks a$$ against multiple ADULT fighters in an alley—he evens out and is impressive as the young prodigy.