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The Karate Kid

(1984) PG 126min.
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Newly arrived in California from New Jersey, teenager Daniel (Ralph Macchio) almost immediately runs afoul of karate-trained high school bullies. He is rescued by Japanese janitor Miyagi (Noriyuki "Pat" Morita), who agrees to teach Daniel how to ... Read More
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February 07, 2012
nataliecox8
A true classic. I really enjoyed it and thought the acting and ending was marvelous! For it's time, Karate Kid had great fight scenes and had a fantastic storyline. It has drama, comedy, action which is a good mix. I loved it and is a great 80's film.
February 22, 2011
Yoshinaruto
Great movie, a classic, It is the best out of the 5 in the series.
June 15, 2010
JJonesSabercats
This movie was very good and funny up until the end. I am going to try to see the second and third. And also the new one. This movie did have a lot of bad words. If you have not sean it try to!!!
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