If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.

This story has more twists and turns than a second-rate soap opera.

A story that's too fascinating to pass by...

A great movie, one of the best of this year. There was a bit of confusion at one point in the plot, but nothing serious.

These types of movies always make me wonder. First of all you go in to these no names with low expectations so that's a good safe guard. They get so much yet they ruin all their hard work with lazy acting pieces and poor acting cues. So much of this movie was a surprise one min only to be undone by the next scene. Some great training one on one moments with don the dragon Wilson. The lead actor Robbie showed a lot of promise.

This was painful to watch. I've always loved Don the Dragon Wilson. There's no doubt that he's a legend. But having him in this movie was more of a gimmick rather than an addition to the plot. Bad acting and confusing plot lines abound in The Martial Arts Kid. The main character steals another person's girlfriend, then beats up a guy for breaking a locket and we're supposed to be sympathetic towards him? If anything, it's our so-called hero who is the "bad guy". I was really shocked by all the critics who have praised this movie. It is without a doubt one of the worst movie I've ever seen.

THE MARTIAL ARTS KID is a film Produced, and acted by real martial artists. In fact there are more Champions, Grandmasters and Masters in this film than any ever made. Because of this and the fact it is an anti bully themed family film the fighting was purposely made to not appear fancy with wire works and flashy techniques so that fighting would not appear to be pretty or fun. The fighting is more realistic, and the training is the same. Two All Time GREAT martial artists Don The Dragon Wilson and Lady Dragon Cynthia Rothrock are instructors here. Though there is humor and action it is the message that matters here. If you love martial arts then this is the one for you.

The film demonstrates how, through the study of the martial arts, a child, young adult, man or woman can learn valuable life lessons which translate into a more fulfilling and successful life outside of the Dojo. "It's not just about the fighting" is a recurring theme in the story and while it is definitely the self defense skills which tip the scales in our "hero's" favor in the last act, throughout the film he learns about family values, honor, respect, and the true value of becoming A MARTIAL ARTIST! In the opening scene Robbie is being arrested and in the final scene he is on the beach with his new girlfriend celebrating his High School Graduation. He says his life is "Almost Perfect". Now THAT is a definite "arc" for one's character. Don