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This is easily one of the top ten movies of all time. I've seen it at least 100 times and can recite any line from the movie (lived in Germany - no TV - many recorded movies).
There is action; Daniel kicks and chops his way to victory.
There is drama; the tension between Miyagi, Daniel, and Ali is thick enough to cut.
There is love; Daniel inexplicably gets Elisabeth Shue.
There is comedy; "Get him a body bag! YEAH!"
Really, I've never met anyone that didn't like Karate Kid. And if I ever do meet someone who doesn't like the movie, I don't want to be their friend. It's that great.
The movie has everything anyone could ever want. Wax on/wax off has become a part of pop culture, as has the "Crane Technique". Billy Zabka cemented his niche as the teenage/college-aged villian. Pat Morita was at his best.
Things to look for when you watch it again:
-At the end, when the announcer says, "The big event!", it sounds like he says, "Deep digger men!"
-Daniel's mother moved across country for a job at a restaurant?
-You're the best, around...greatest montage ever
-The Asian guy in the final four is actually the person doing the "Crane technique" on the stump at the beach.
-Revenge of the Nerds star Lamar, the gay one, gets hammered in twice.
I'd write more, but I'm about to watch Karate Kid again; it never gets old to me.
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It goes without saying that "The Karate Kid" is an awesome movie all by itself. Nevertheless, the extras on this DVD are just what "special features" should be -- windows into the heart and soul of the film, its characters, and its creators. They make this great movie even better.
Mr. Miyagi was the sensei and mentor I always wished I'd had. So when I heard that Pat Morita had died, it broke my heart. Fortunately, just months before he passed away, Pat recorded a commentary track for this Special Edition DVD, along with Ralph Macchio and the film's writer and director. Just hearing his insights into Miyagi's character and the relationship between Daniel and Miyagi is well worth the price of admission.
There are also a number of interesting and entertaining mini-documentaries, like "The Way of the Karate Kid," featuring William Zabka (Johnny Lawrence), Martin Cove (Kreese, the Cobra Kai sensei), and Pat E. Johnson, the film's martial arts choreographer (who also played the tournament referee for the final showdown between Johnny and Daniel).
Buy this DVD. You'll love it. It's disposable income well spent.
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Between the hyjinx of `Ghostbusters' and the use of bananas to fight crime in `Beverly Hills Cop', there was `The Karate Kid'. It still amazes me that a 23 year old Ralph Macchio plays a 17 year old adolescent from Jersey, anyway what can be said about this film. `The Karate Kid' is a fun coming of age film with a huge heart to go with it. Daniel LaRusso arrives in California only to discover that it's not the same as the East Coast. He is labeled as an outcast by the powerful, rich elite of The Valley who comes down upon him at full force with a brutal and violent form of karate. Daniel sees that even learning karate is no the place for him, as he sees the local sensei (The Evil John Kreese) is just as cruel and merciless. Daniel is determined not to seek revenge, but to gain respect and acceptance as an equal in his new home. Befriending his apartments handyman Mr. Miyagi (The late Pat Morita), he learns that the true nature of karate comes from the will to be true to yourself and that if you are pure at heart you can accomplish anything. That also includes catching flies with chop sticks.
This movie is a pleasure to watch from start to finish. The acting is amazing and the characters are unforgettable. It is one of those movies that stands the test of time and can be enjoyed by all ages. The last scene in this movie is probably one of the most memorable in movie history. It is when Daniel used the `Crane' technique to beat is nemesis Johnny Lawrence only to receive the trophy from the exact same person with a look of respect and a statement to match. I agree with that statement and that is what true movie magic is all about. As Johnny said..."You're alright LaRusso!"
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Whenever I get asked my fav movies the Karate Kid is up there in my top 3 along side The Breakfast Club and Ferris Buellers day off. Yes they r all 80's movies, well I am an 80's child:) and proud of it:) we 80's children grew up in an idealistic era full of cheesy sitcoms and bubble gum pop, and some of the best cheesy yet genuis movies ever made, every time the theme music starts on the Karate Kid I am instantly taken for just that split second back to my childhood where I am free to dream and be inspired. I know Ralph Macchio hasn't always had the movie acclaim and longevity he so rightly deserved, but he will always hold a special place in all of our 80's children hearts as the Karate Kid, and hey to inspire a whole generation with one movie is pretty cool if u ask me:) Long Live the Karate Kid:)
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This movie is way beyond the physical realm about Karate. Though I am not an expert in Karate yet, it brings the spiritual essence of what Karate is about. Mr. Miyagi is the type of teacher every kid (and even adult) wishes one can encounter when they are being coached. Someone who takes a first glance of how Mr. Miyagi looks like would think he looks weird, not appealing ... yet, this man in the movie is full of spiritual wisdom, integrity of mind and spirit with mindfulness tools all wrapped around him. Breathing, balancing (essentially it is the combination of centering and grounding) ... what a great way to teach kids and adults of how life is about. Sometimes one needs to have faith about the teacher if teachers/coaches show competency, integrity, respect and compassion to self and others. I am so glad Mr. Miyagi talks about Karate is about the mind (calmness of the mind) and the heart (full of integrity and compassion), not about the stomach (stomach... in Asian culture means it stores anger and fear ... also called as "chi of anger"... the air of anger and fear).
Though I still have to say ... 2 months of dedication and commitment to win a championship part is misleading... no matter how hard core the training is. To master the skills of a black belt level takes some years of devotion and constant commitment. This portion of the story line might mislead kids and adults about the fast-food pill of success... which is far from true in real life situation. To master any skills (not just Karate), requires constant commitment, following through with a coach who demonstrates competency, integrity and compassion. Yet, I suppose a movie can only do so much in bringing spiritual awareness about body, mind and soul.
Overall, it is a very spiritual awakening, inspiring movie. Great job to every actor, actress and the crew behind the scenes filming. This is certainly a film that deserves the applause from the many audiences.
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