When asked about the Karate Kid remake, starring Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio criticised Hollywood producers, accusing them of seriously lacking originality.
Worse yet, he thinks that moviegoers are going avoid the film. Macchio commented, "It feels pretty good that some people are pretty angry that they’re trying to remake The Karate Kid. Some times you go back to that, and probably shouldn’t."
In addition, he has major doubts about the new cast, and explained, "From my personal view, the filling the void of what Mr. Miyagi was – and the magic of that character – is going to be the toughest task. I (also) don’t know where the romantic story-arc goes (with Smith’s Daniel) at that age."