The Kid

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Buy This Item The Kid  Available from Amazon  Click 'BUY IT NOW' to get price.  on 11-16-2008     Jimmy has a calling to box and nothing can stop it, not even the veto of his parents. So he spars in secret, sneaking down to the local gym to meet with his mentor/trainer Harry. Still, he's haunted by guilt, manifested as the specter of his father, glowering at him in the ring. Complicating matters is the plight of his best friend, who hates boxing but is forced into the sport by his wealthy father. Rod Steiger (<I>In the Heat of the Night</I>) does the gruff, heart-of-gold duties as Harry. The relationship between the two is believable and touching but comes to an abrupt end when Harry succumbs to a heart attack just as a competitor rats out Jimmy to his parents. While the ending is predictably upbeat, there are dark moments along the way and some tough boxing scenes, making this most appropriate for ages 8 and up. <I>--Kimberly Heinrichs</I> Reader Reviews This movie is a hybrid of Karate Kid and Rocky. It is fun, has a lot of heart and absolutely nothing offensive. Anyone who liked the Karate Kid would like this one even better; it is a much better movie. It is a great story, well told and will offend no one with inappropriate content. We came acrossed it by accident, and I'm glad we did.

The Kid Available from Amazon Price: Click 'BUY IT NOW' to get price. Updated on 11-16-2008.

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