Legends” is the latest in a long line of terrible “Karate Kid” movies. A passing of the torch, such as it is, to the next inferior ripoff.

Also starring Ben Wang and Joshua Jackson, the sixth film in the series centers on a kung fu prodigy who enters a high-stakes martial arts competition to help a new friend.

Legends” is the pairing of initial franchise star Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan, a star of the 2010 reboot that shares the ...

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