Legends opens with a clever subversion of the traditional franchise formula, but it drops the ball halfway through the story.

The problem with “Karate Kid: Legends” is right there in the title: “legends,” as in multiple. Many beloved “Karate Kid” characters and icons of millennial sports movies enter the ring, but in the ...

The Karate Kid franchise has come a long way. The original film — a fiery, sharp, and layered take on bullying and self-improvement — still speaks volumes in today's world. Following its success, ...