There is no fear in this review because The Karate Kid remains one of the greatest films ever made. Let’s sweep the leg, and revisit this 1984 classic.
Mr. Miyagi truly set the standard for mentorship. So thrilled to see his role highlighted here! This might need to go on my pump-up movie playlist before a sommelier exam.
Loved the nostalgia of reading this - and so glad you mentioned the amazing soundtrack. So funny that Johnny was booed between takes! I always found Dutch the scariest opponent - that moment when he’s warming up pre-fight.
We’re fellow Cobra Kai fans - absolutely loved the whole Johnny redemption arc. Badass.
I still remember watching Cobra Kai for the first time when it was on YouTube and how it just reignited my love for the series all over again. It genuinely felt like someone had made a new tv show just for me 😊
I don’t want it to end, but I also want it to go out on a high. I absolutely love that they are doing a new movie just called ‘Karate Kid’ though that brings this universe together with the one from the Karate Kid movie with Jackie Chan. Seeing Macchio as Daniel in a movie with Chan’s Mr. Han character is going to be so cool.
Yep. I even have a soft spot for the third one, even though I’m fully aware that it’s not a great movie or anything. I’ve not started the new Cobra Kai yet but will do so over the weekend.
That letterboxd review is amazing 😂
This used to be one of my favorite films as a kid. I haven’t seen it in probably 25 years. Your review brought me back. Agree on Pat Morita.
25 years! Wow. You should definitely do a rewatch.
Totally!
Mr. Miyagi truly set the standard for mentorship. So thrilled to see his role highlighted here! This might need to go on my pump-up movie playlist before a sommelier exam.
Yep. Who didn’t want a Mr. Miyagi in their life growing up, if they were a fan of this movie?
I’d recommend the soundtrack too. I’m playing it right now as I write this.
Loved the nostalgia of reading this - and so glad you mentioned the amazing soundtrack. So funny that Johnny was booed between takes! I always found Dutch the scariest opponent - that moment when he’s warming up pre-fight.
We’re fellow Cobra Kai fans - absolutely loved the whole Johnny redemption arc. Badass.
I still remember watching Cobra Kai for the first time when it was on YouTube and how it just reignited my love for the series all over again. It genuinely felt like someone had made a new tv show just for me 😊
You were early to the party if you saw it on YouTube - seeing that first episode is etched in my memory, it’s been such a great series
I don’t want it to end, but I also want it to go out on a high. I absolutely love that they are doing a new movie just called ‘Karate Kid’ though that brings this universe together with the one from the Karate Kid movie with Jackie Chan. Seeing Macchio as Daniel in a movie with Chan’s Mr. Han character is going to be so cool.
Yes agreed on both points! So interested to see what they do with the new film
Yes to “Cobra Kai”!!! I’m here for all of this. I love all “Karate Kid” variations though have to admit superficially Johnny looks better than Daniel.
Yep. I even have a soft spot for the third one, even though I’m fully aware that it’s not a great movie or anything. I’ve not started the new Cobra Kai yet but will do so over the weekend.