The Karate Kid (1984) | Movie Review | First in Karate Kid Movie Review Series

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After John G. Avildsen won critical acclaim (including Best Picture) for Rocky, he turned his sights to a different physical contact sport. Casting Ralph Macchio hot off the success of The Outsiders was a no-brainer, but why was Pat Morita initially rejected for the role of Mr. Miyagi? 36 years later is the Karate Kid still kickin' or should it just wax off our screens? Join Corbin and Allen as they review The Karate Kid to find out!

 

Question after the show:

Is The Karate Kid considered a classic solely due to nostalgia or because it’s actually great?

 

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Upcoming reviews:

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►Our Bill & Ted Movie Review Series has moved to early 2021--we are reviewing all 5 Karate Kid films instead!

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Subscribe to the podcast because next Monday we're headed to Okinawa in the second entry in the franchise--The Karate Kid Part II (1986).

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►The Next Karate Kid (8/31)

►The Karate Kid (2010 remake) (9/7)

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 -Opening

00:05:21 - Background Info

00:18:29 - Plot Summary

00:21:05 - Discussion

00:56:53 - Ratings

01:05:02 - Closing

 

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