Underdog Kids Page #2

Synopsis: Jimmy "The Lightning Bolt" Lee is a former mixed martial arts champion who returns home and is asked by his father figure, Charlie, to teach a group of inner city kids martial arts in preparation for a tournament. The reigning junior national champions, the Beverly Hills Scorpions, are coached by the very cocky and arrogant Ted Barret, who is a former rival of Jimmy's. With help from local food truck vendor Big Mama, Jimmy's team becomes the Underdogs. As the Underdogs prepare for the big tournament, both the kids and Jimmy learn some lessons from each other that will make their bond stronger as they prepare for a showdown with the Scorpions.
Genre: Action, Family
Director(s): Phillip Rhee
Production: Starz Media
 
IMDB:
4.4
PG
Year:
2015
94 min
Website
93 Views


Here we go.

Give me some kiai. One!

Again.

- Rah!

- Two, ah!

Three!

Three, ah!

Aw, is that the best

you guys could do?

It's the sound of karate.

Oh, boy, what did I get

myself into?

Three, and...

Hah!

Hah, one, two, three.

Hah!

- Hup.

- Hup.

Do you see how I executed

that technique?

It's flawless.

Speed, power, technique, and timing

is everything in competition karate.

- Does everyone understand?

- Yes, sir.

- Does everyone understand?

- Yes, sir!

Take a break.

Freeze.

- Eric.

- Yes, Dad.

Yes, sir.

What are you doing?

Helping an opponent

is a sign of weakness.

- Never do it again.

- Yes, sir.

Dismissed.

Come on, Mom,

we're gonna miss the show.

Almost done.

Why do you always gotta do that?

What?

I mean, can't we just buy it

at the theater?

20 bucks for a bucket of popcorn?

I don't think so.

Plus, mine is way better.

Then I'm not going.

- Why?

- It's embarrassing.

Honey, nobody's gonna even know!

- I'll know!

- So what?

You wanna just sit around

and mope all day

or you wanna go to the movies?

I already told you.

- I'm not going.

- Wyatt!

Hey, Alex, what would Mom say

if she ever saw a building

with the YMCA sign on it?

- What?

- They spelled Macy's wrong!

You and your dumb blonde jokes.

Alex, do you ever miss

Mom and Dad?

- Yeah.

- Me, too.

Time to brush your teeth.

I hate brushing my teeth.

"Ugh...

I hate brushing my teeth!"

If you don't brush your teeth,

they're gonna start

falling out of your mouth.

Is that why you put

that green stuff on your face

so your face

won't fall off, huh?

Oh, you think you're so funny.

Oh, you want some, too?

Here comes the green monster!

Oranges, sir?

Would you like oranges?

I love that color.

That looks super cute.

Don't feed him too much, Martha.

He's a growing boy

for heaven's sake.

That's the problem.

He's growing sideways.

That was mean

and uncalled for, Ron.

That's okay, Mom.

I'm really not that hungry.

So did you go

to karate class today?

Yes, sir.

Mm, did you sweat?

- Yes, sir.

- Good.

Because if you don't sweat, you're

never gonna lose any weight.

And when you're fat, people

will treat you differently.

Chubby!

Don't listen to your dad.

He doesn't know

what he's talking about.

There you go

always protecting him.

You know, you're the reason

he's so fat, Martha.

You baby him too much.

- Ron!

- What?

Here.

- I'm sorry, Mom.

- Oh, don't be sorry.

- Be strong.

- Here we go, one...

- Come on, Raymond.

- ...two...

three...

four...

Raymond!

Ugh!

- You're disgusting.

- Raymond, you're disgusting.

It wasn't me, I swear.

Sure.

All right, so what? I farted.

As if you never fart.

Girls don't fart.

- My auntie farts.

- No, she doesn't.

Yes, she does. You

guys, everybody get up!

Make one single line.

Raymond, don't you ever

do that again.

Everybody get your hands up.

Four. One...

You're late.

If you're gonna be in my class,

you can't be late.

I don't wanna be

in your stinking class.

So just get out of my face.

What did you say?

You heard me.

What happened?

I don't wanna talk about it.

Don't tell me you ran into a

door.

- That ain't funny.

- I'm not laughing.

Now, what happened?

There's this big guy.

He wanted me

to sell something for him and...

when I said no, he beat me up.

Where is this guy?

- It's them.

- Hey!

What, are you back for more?

Did you do this to him?

No...

I did it.

You?

So the little baby

brought his nanny.

I thought you told me

that a big guy beat you up.

I did.

His name is Big Guy.

- I'm out of here.

- Bye, you little chicken butt.

You think you're funny, huh?

Yeah.

Hey, look at that!

Come on, let's get out of here.

Come back here,

you chicken butt!

Fight me like a real man instead

of pulling my pants down.

It was nothing.

- Coach?

- Yes?

Kids.

Move aside.

Take him out.

I hear you were messing

with my brother out there.

Yeah, so?

So nobody hits my brother

and gets away with it.

I'll tell you what...

if you beat me...

I'll do anything you say.

But if I beat you,

in fact, if I beat all of you,

you'll do what I say.

Fair?

Who do you think you are,

Superman?

I'm just his nanny.

Wyatt, step aside.

Kids, I want you

to close your eyes.

Ow!

You, go! You, take him out.

Ricky, you have

a lot of potential.

You need to make a choice.

You wanna take someone out,

you gotta do it yourself.

You all right?

Six, seven, eight, nine, ten.

Get up.

- I am strong. Are you strong?

- Yes, sir!

- Are you strong?

- Yes, sir!

- Are you a champion?

- Yes, sir!

- Are you a winner?

- Yes, sir!

- Do you have what it takes?

- Yes, sir!

- Are you sure?

- Yes, sir!

- Are you sure?

- Yes, sir!

Then give me 10 more, now!

So, listen up, everybody.

You all know about this tournament

that's coming up in two weeks.

I think this would be

a good opportunity

for all of you to participate.

What are you doing here, Ricky?

- I came to apologize.

- For what?

My behavior.

And?

I won't quit.

Charlie?

You made a good choice, son.

Thank you, sir.

Wyatt?

Dude, I'm sorry.

It's all right, man.

Thank you.

Thank you all for being here.

Today we appreciate it so much.

As a proud sponsor

of this year's tournament,

we at Champions Are Us

want you to know

that we are dedicated

to building a bright future

for all our children.

And now I hope

that you will join in with me

in a nice big round of applause

for the three-time All-City

Junior National Champions,

the Beverly Hills Scorpions.

Now,

this is your first tournament,

so I want you to work really

hard and use your hands a lot.

- Your strategy...

- Jimmy Lee.

I hadn't heard that voice

in a long time.

I thought it was you.

Ted Barret. How's it going?

Great, just great.

My team's undefeated champions

three years running.

Life couldn't be sweeter.

I'm sorry, how about you?

I can't complain.

- Really?

- Yeah.

Well, that's funny 'cause

I thought I heard a nasty rumor

that you can't even get a fight.

Now, that couldn't be true,

could it?

You know, you haven't changed

since we were little kids,

you know that?

What've we got here?

This is my team.

Kids, say hello

to Mr. Ted Barret.

Ted Barret?

The undefeated

world karate champion?

That's right.

You're looking at him.

Can I have your autograph?

Well, now, if I gave you

my autograph,

I'd have to give it to

everybody, wouldn't I?

I've got some presigned 8x10s right

back there for only 10 bucks.

10 bucks? That's "ridiculous."

Did I tell you I started

my own line of workout wear?

Here you go.

You just hand them this

and they'll give you a 2%

discount each and every time.

A whopping 2%?

Barret,

that's very generous of you.

Hey, what are friends for?

Really, Jimmy,

good to run into you.

And honestly...

best of luck.

Good seeing you, Barret.

Kids, come on.

What an idiot.

What did you say?

He didn't say anything.

Ricky, you've gotta

watch your mouth.

We're in public.

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Phillip Rhee

Phillip Rhee (born September 7, 1960) is a Korean American actor, director, martial artist, and film producer, most famous for his role in the Best of the Best movie series. more…

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