The Next Karate Kid

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Summary: A FILM FOR THE MASSES
Review: Some waited on line for the 4th installment of that "other" series (Star Wars), but when this film came out, me and my comrades were online at the theatre for days and we were not disappointed when we finally got in to see the premiere, what with our Miyagi Dojo tatoos blazzoned on our chests. WE WERE NOT DISAPPOINTED. This is the best in the epic Karate Kid series and that is saying a lot. This one becomes the best because there is an underlying message not evidenced in the first. Oscar-winner Hilary Swank turns in her best performance as the orphaned student who high-kicks her way into the heart of the viewer. Some said Noriyuki "Pat" Morita was typecast, but he is not playing a role anymore. He has BECOME Miyagi. What Morita has said with his stunning role in this dramatic masterpiece is, Miyagi cannot rest until the Kobra Kai has been fully eliminated from the world through use of Miyagi's Christ-like diplomatic karate approach. Miyagi is a messiah for our time... and for Hollywood in general. The fact that there is no longer a mental distinction between Morita and Miyagi is evidence enough for the world. We will not be bullied into the John Creese mentallity and we will follow Miyagi (the greatest martial arts character since Bruce Lee's work) wherever he may lead us. Fans take heart, as we have proven with this film, the karate kid series will not be stopped by the mere fact that the title character has moved on to other things. In today's society we need a karate kid... a next karate kid!

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Summary: Excellent martial-arts flick!
Review: THE NEXT KARATE KID, in my opinion, is an excellent martial-arts flick. I thought that Eric (Chris Conrad) and Julie (Hilary Swank) looked good in their prom attire. Ned (Michael Cavalieri) was a real BULLY in my opinion. This was because he got Julie in trouble with Principal Wilkes (Eugene Boles). If you ask me, Colonel Dugan (Michael Ironside) was a pure A******! This was because he was a VERY harsh man who wouldn't tolerate mistakes. My favorite parts were the prom and the showdown between Julie and the Alpha Elite. In conclusion, I HIGHLY recommend this smash hit to all of you who like martial-arts flicks or are fans of Hilary Swank.

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Summary: ¿Fighting no good, but if fight, must win!¿
Review: The Next Karate Kid

Miyagi Yakuga (Noriyuki "Pat" Morita) is called on for help, by the widow of an old war buddy.
She doesn't know what to do with her pretty but rebellious teenage granddaughter, after the recently orphaned girl was put in her care.
Meanwhile the girl, Judy, has her own troubles with a gang of local thugs at her school, led by a sadistic sports coach, while keeping her pet, a lame hawk hidden in the school grounds.
Her own love interest, a boy named Eric, is involved in the same battle with the gang called the Alpha elite.
Mr Miyagi knows just what to do, and the first thing is to teach Judy some self-discipline and inner calm.
The best line in the movie comes from Mr Miyagi, and isn't it the truth?

'Fighting no good, but if fight, must win!'

Rating:
Summary: ¿Fighting no good, but if fight, must win!¿
Review: The Next Karate Kid

Miyagi Yakuga (Noriyuki "Pat" Morita) is called on for help, by the widow of an old war buddy.
She doesn't know what to do with her pretty but rebellious teenage granddaughter, after the recently orphaned girl was put in her care.
Meanwhile the girl, Judy, has her own troubles with a gang of local thugs at her school, led by a sadistic sports coach, while keeping her pet, a lame hawk hidden in the school grounds.
Her own love interest, a boy named Eric, is involved in the same battle with the gang called the Alpha elite.
Mr Miyagi knows just what to do, and the first thing is to teach Judy some self-discipline and inner calm.
The best line in the movie comes from Mr Miyagi, and isn't it the truth?

'Fighting no good, but if fight, must win!'

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Summary: The best sequel of a classic
Review: There, I've said it. This one is the best, and the last, sequel. Considering its competition, though, that's not saying a whole lot. In fact, I wasn't planning on seeing this one, but my sister was watching it on Disney Channel, so I just sat down with her.

Pat Morita is great as usual as Mr. Miyagi, but the whole monk thing was kind of disturbingly stupid, as was that Colonal Dugan club thing. The fight sequences were not very well choreographed, and the music was basically lifted directly from the first film.

This is, however, a refreshing movie. Hilary Swank is very good as the "Next Karate Kid," an angry orphaned teenager who Mr. Miyagi takes under his wing. She is a convincing actress, and conveyed her emotions pretty well. The movie is worth watching for her alone. Unfortunately, most of the other acting falls on its face.

The first half of the film plays off very well against the first karate kid, and it doesn't bore us with same old, same old in terms of karate instruction (most of the time). It skips over wax the car, etc... in just a few minutes. However, there still isn't that much thats new. Mr. Miyagi is still a veritable fountain of sayings and aphorisms, the kid excels against unbeatable odds against schoolkids, etc...

Still, an enjoyable movie.

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Summary: weeeeeeeeeee
Review: This is 10 times better than Karate Kid III, and worth watching if only to see Hilary Swank. She's adorable in this movie.

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Summary: WHAT WERE THEY THINKING?!
Review: This is a very, stupid sequel, including now that the Karate Kid is a girl (Hilary Swank). The violence was [weak], with no onoemotopeia, and I didn't hear any mild language. I give this [weak] sequel 1 star.

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Summary: THEY WENT TOO FAR NOW
Review: THIS TIME AROUND, MR. MIYAGI [PAT MORITA] TEACHES A YOUNG GIRL [FUTURE OSCAR WINNER HILARY SWANK] SELF-DISCIPLINE AND MARTIAL ARTS. NOW, THIS WAS JUST TOO MUCH. THIS MOVIE IS SILLY, BORING, AND VERY UNNECESSARY. IF THEY EVER DO A 5TH KARATE KID MOVIE, I'LL BE SO DAMNED.

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Summary: Christopher Cain's The Next Karate Kid/The Karate Kid IV
Review: This was just as good, if not better, than The Karate Kid Part III. This is about Mr. Miyagi(Pat Morita) who flys out to Boston to visit his old friend's wife Louisa(Constance Towers). Louisa dosen't get along with her grandaughter Julie Pierce(Hilary Swank), so she deciedes to take a break from Julie and puts Mr. Miyagi in charge. At school, a boy named Ned(Michael Cavalieri) from a group named the Alpha Elite, harasses Julie, while she befriends Eric McGowan(Chris Conrad) who joined the Alpha Elite, which is lead by Col. Dugan(Michael Ironside). Then one day, Julie is caught trying to feed a hawk on the school roof and is suspended for two weeks. While she is suspended, Mr. Miyagi and Julie go somewhere to visit Miyagi's old friends. There, Mr. Miyagi teaches Julie some of the same things that he taught Daniel. When they return, Eric asks Julie to the prom. Meanwhile, Ned is mad at Eric for quiting the Alpha Elite. After the dance, Ned taunts Eric and ruins his car. Eric and the Alpha Elite get into a fight. Then Julie comes and trys to stop Ned from teasing her once and for all.....

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Summary: The modern Karate Kid
Review: This was one of the best movies I have seen! Though not as good as the original, it does carry on the meaning of "The Karate Kid". This movie has a new modern twist to it! I think everyone will enjoy this movie.