The Karate Kid (1984)

A handyman/martial arts master agrees to teach a bullied boy karate and shows him that there is more to the martial art than fighting. (imdb)
Genres: Drama, Family/Kids, Action, Sport
Franchise: Karate Kid
Country: USA
Directed By: John G. Avildsen
Written By: Robert Mark Kamen
Starring: Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, William Bassett, Ralph Macchio, Martin Kove, Randee Heller, William Zabka, Larry B. Scott, Chad McQueen

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I didn't find much enjoyment in that movie at the time, but rewatching after watching Cobra Kai made me take a more honest look at it. It's actually pretty good and wholesome, with an annoying main character but a supporting cast of lovely people just trying to get by in life.
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Not a nostalgia review because I never watched this movie growing up, but the Karate Kid is a solid, oftentimes inspiring buddy pic/love story/high school dramedy. There are so many things going on, but somehow Macchiato and Mr. Miyagi make it all into a believable whole. Thus music is a perfect encapsulation of the time and elevates the hero's journey. The rushed and improbably ending is all that takes away from a true classic.
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This is definitely a classic film, and the hardest in the series to forget - but it's still flawed. The fight choreography isn't very realistic, but because you care about these characters, you forgive where there may be imperfections in those technicalities. Biased: 92% | Unbiased: 80% | Predicted: 77%
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