The Karate Kid Collection (Four Film Set) Reviews

• Well... the purchase is 5 stars. *edited*

  
  By A3Q4XAQXKKV6V on 2005-02-09
  Part I (5 stars): Funny, I'm just not a big "karate buff", in fact, this probably is the only set of movies like this I own, or may ever own. When I tell people this is one of my favorite movies *ever*, they laugh. Then they say, "Are you serious?" And my words to explain why always fall short. Beyond the karate, beyond the underdog nature, there lie two characters that seem to compliment each other so perfectly it really makes the movie what it is regardless of the subject matter. Something about the chemistry between Pat Morita and Ralph Macchio simply defies convention and thrives on it. The casting by all involved was surely just one part luck, one part fortune, the DVD extras merely icing. My only complaint is this not being mastered to 5.1 DD sound.
  
  *edit* I watched the commentary last night and I must say I was disappointed. Pat Morita's input was intrusive, and many comments made by the group were simply uncalled for. When Elizabeth Shue would walk away from the camera they would comment about her rear end and totally ruined a part of my respect for them. They went on to ridicule an "extra" who became a greeter of some sort. They laughed and carried on through the whole thing. At the beginning I thought, well they are a lively group, but after 45 minutes it wore thin and I wished then I would have turned it off. There were a few bits here and there I learned, but what I really learned is why companies have the disclaimer at the beginning of the movies.
  
  Part II (4 stars): I'm kind of ashamed of avoiding this movie now. As much as I loved the first I never bothered with the second. I've just never been fond of sequels. Be it Back to the Future Two, the Lost World, or the hundred other sub par sequels, they just seem to mar the original product. However, here at Amazon I read that this story picks up 5 minutes after the first and that peaked my interest. Previously, I just assumed it would be directionless swill. So wrong. The score, the heart, the soul, and even the casting practically live up to the first, and I'm shocked at that. In fact Daniels love interest in this even out does the first!! Having the impact on me this film had 19 years after it was made is quite remarkable. It's not without it's flaws though, the last 15-20 minutes really just seemed to lose steam, the "storm" sequence being almost painful. Sad that there are no extra's to speak of, this movie may have been even more interesting to hear about.
  
  Part III (3 stars): Definitely the weakest of the three, still a must see for the simple fact that Pat and Ralph still have that spark. Sadly, the casting choices for the villains are overwrought and the story just seems forced. I suppose the concept was losing its impact but regardless, the script just wasn't well thought out. Again, this picks up right after Part II and there is just something about this continuity that makes me think John Avildsen has courage and vision. The weakest part of the script easily being the "sign the paper" portions that defied common sense, still like Part II I'm simply shocked these movies are not disastrous "1 out of 5's" (as some here at Amazon alluded to) although having the original director onboard surely meant these movies had the stability they needed... and deserved. Having viewed Parts II and III has forever altered the way I will view Part I, and I'm relieved to report it's all for the better. They only enhanced what I knew and make me appreciate it that much more. Why not have commentary on all three movies?
  
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  The Next Karate Kid (2 stars): I'm trying to view this as a sort of "bonus movie" within the packaged set. While 2 stars may seem low I think this movie does contain some decent performances by Hillary and Pat. The problem again is the script, hell, even the premise. So, a middle aged woman lets a friend of her fathers move in with her teenage daughter while she goes and stays at his home California? Please. A big problem are the overzealous sadistic "TV Movie" quality of just about everyone except the two leads. Even the love interest in this is so utterly flat it is totally deflated. Most of what should have had an impact (like the Hawk) didn't and a certain parts (like "Zen" bowling) seemed like embarrassing filler.
  
  
  

• An American Classic

  
  By A3VHEN1LDM6EQ on 2005-03-07
  While some critics dismiss "The Karate Kid" as a 1980s teen movie, I place it in the same category as such classics as "Star Wars", "Rocky" and "Jaws." It is a beautifully-written, -acted and -directed film that pulls at your heartstrings and makes you cheer. Pat Morita's Mr Miyagi (for which he received an Oscar nomination for best supporting actor) is one the archetypal characters in American film. His relationship with Ralph Maccio's Daniel LaRusso is as genuine and touching as any you will find in film. I remember seeing it in the theater when I was very young and the audience exploding into applause at the final "crane kick" scene. That does not happen very often.
  
  The DVD of the entire series is now available (Part 2 is decent but Parts 3 and 4 are not). The best DVD feature is the making-of documentary. It's been 21-years since this film was in theaters and all the major contributors are still alive and in good spirits for the documentary. Everyone involved in the project sees this movie as the pinnacle of their careers (and I agree with them).
  
  This is one of my favorite films. I give it my highest recommendation.
  
  
  
  

• What a total rip off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  
  By AGAVPXI3MEAQC on 2005-02-09
  Here I sit anxiously awaiting my boxed set, just busting at the seams at the opportunity to see KKI in widescreen. I am a huge KK fan ... I have the first one on Beta, VHS, and DVD. I also have the soundtrack on cassette and CD. I have the paperback book versions, some of the action figures, and the script. I love this film; I know this film. I just popped the DVD in and to my dismay I see that even though the box says remastered for HD, absolutely nothing was done to clean the film up. It has the same dust specks in it that the original DVD had in it. What's worse, this isn't even widescreen!!!!! The lowlifes simply cut off the top and bottom of the original and called it widescreen. I compared it to my original full screen and you are missing parts of the picture. I am very very disappointed and will be seeking to get my money back due to their false advertising.
  
  

• Sweep the leg!

  
  By AN6OBP2K7464A on 2005-02-03
  Get him a bodybag!! YYYYEEEEEEEAAAHH!!!!!!
  
  
  (Daniel LaRusso's gonna fight!)
  
  

• Classic 1980s Underdog Film

  
  By A1PQTLSDHCK8II on 2005-02-01
  The Karate Kid series is to me alot like Rocky. Funny because the director is the same guy who directed Rocky. This is the classic story of an fatherless teen (Daniel Larusso) who struggles to fit into his new plush California surroundings. Along the way he makes enemies of the local karate punks (Cobra Kais) and becomes subject to their bullying. He later meets up with a maintenance man (Mr. Miyagi) who is a karate master from Okinawa. Miyagi becomes a friend and Karate instructor to the boy and the two form a lasting friendship. Daniel also hooks up with the local rich girl. This movie has it all and the ending will get your blood pumping. A true classic, the type of film that makes you cheer for the underdog.
  
  
• VERY GOOD DVD'S IN WIDESCREEN.
  By A2ZVEJZBNP21VM on 2005-02-08
  I RECENTLY PURCHASED THE KARATE KID COLLECTION AND I HAVE TO SAY IT'S VERY GOOD, THE FIRST KARATE KID GOT THE GOOD TREATMENT IS IN WIDESCREEN, IT HAS THE INTERVIEWS OF ALL THE CAST IN THE MOVIE (EXCEPT ELIZABETH SHUE), THE FIRST KARATE KID I GIVE IT 5 STARS, THEN COMES KARATE KID II IT DIDN'T HAVE ANYTHING NEW BUT THE MOVIE IS PRETTY MUCH GOOD, IT STILL HAS A PLOT AT LEAST, I
  GIVE IT 4.5 STARS, THEN COMES KARATE KID III THERE ARE NO WORDS FOR THIS ONE, THIS IS THE WORST OF ALL TIME, THE PLOT IS VERY VERY PATHETIC, IT IS JUST A REHASH OF THE FIRST ONE, AND PLUS RALPH MACCHIO GOT VERY OLD AND FAT IN THIS ONE I GIVE IT 2 STARS, AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST COMES THE NEXT KARATE KID ONE WORD "BORING!" I GIVE IT 1.5 STARS.
  
  KARATE KID 5/5
  KARATE KID II 4.5/5
  KARATE KID III 2/5
  THE NEXT KARATE KID 1.5/5
  
  STICK WITH THE FIRST KARATE KID AND KARATE KID II
  
  
  
• Prepare to ride the wave of nostalgia...
  By AJ8VUUCO9RMX6 on 2005-02-03
  There are only a handful of movies that I associate with my youth while growing up in the 80's. "The Karate Kid" was definately one of them. By taking a seemingly cliched premise about the student being taught by the master to avenge his honor, the filmmakers were able to inject a lot of warmth, humor and heart into the movie to make it an entirely unforgettable film. Unfortunately, the sequels (as they rarely do) never lived up to the original with the fourth one (starring a young Hilary Swank) being a parody of itself. But rather than bore you with inane details as to what I loved and hated about each film, I will describe the special features, which is the only reason to put up with the last two sequels. A treat for "The Karate Kid" fans is a forty-five minute documentary on the filmmaking process from its origins to the final cut. It was great seeing Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Martin Kove (Kreese) and William Zabka (Johnny) as they are today, describing their experiences while making the film. Hearing Kove admit that his initial dislike for the director helped him to channel his character's anger was great. The "East Meets West: A Composer's Notebook" and "Life of Bonsai" featurette were basically fillers and only added trivial information about the film. However, I was a little disappointed that the same amount of features weren't found on "The Karate Kid, Part II," nor the other sequels, as bad as they were. But it's the first film that I hold close to my heart and with the great features and affordable price, the collection is well worth the price.
  
  
• finally here, but...
  By AMZT6ZQB4H9L5 on 2005-02-05
  I hate double sided discs! The 3rd and 4th films should be on their own with separate packaging. At least the movies are in widescreen.
  
  
• Woohoo! Gotta love the Karate Kid!
  By A1XCM3X4GOZHYJ on 2005-02-13
  "Wax On. Wax Off." is probably one of the biggest catch phrases in American pop culture and we get to relive that and other fun moments in this box set. I love the Karate Kid, even though I am definitely more partial to first and second one and I wasn't overly thrilled with The Next Karate Kid. These movies are like Rocky for teenagers but thankfully there's only 4 of them!
  This belongs with the many other great teenage movies of the 80s and is highly recommended!
  
  
• Oh, Daniel-san, you too much by self, not good
  By A32SGBWEBQ0W7Z on 2005-02-23
  Finally, all the movies together in a single package. I have been enthralled with the Karate Kid since seeing the first one back in 1984. I think I am in a rare minority here in that I actually like all four of the movies, one and two still having a higher preference though. The biggest reason I like all four is without a doubt because of the depth of character of Mr. Miyagi. I remember my first Sensei talked almost the same way, which was a big deal to me when I first saw Karate Kid since he did this before the popularity of the movie. This for some reason had a profound and lasting effect. I read somewhere the Pat Morita built most of the Miyagi character on the fly and I think he did an awesome job of this throughout all the movies. The continuing philosophy and mentality throughout all four movies alone was well worth the price. Of course my wife and kids are getting insanely tired of me quoting Mr. M. "BONZAIIII!!!!!"
  
  
• Are you kidding me?
  By AAJGG0PD8C7GU on 2005-07-05
  I was finally told last week that you could get all of the karate kid movies in one set packed with special features. When I was told this, I hugged the kid working and tipped him $20 bucks for the information. Needless to say, I bought it and was blown away by the purchase price. These are worth at least $150 to me. Let me try to put into words how incredible it is to have these four movies in one collection. I like to eat fried appetizers. This box set is the equivalent of putting breaded cauliflower, breaded mushrooms, fried cheese sticks and chicken tenders on one platter with all of your favorite sauces. The only way to review this is one by one. I spent the entire holiday weekend watching these films a total of 26 times(I watched 1 and 2 nine times to just eight for part 3. I'll explain part four later).
  
  Part 1- The best of the best of the best. Ralph Macchio was brilliant in the outsiders and someone in hollywood saw that film and went,"I've got this teen karate movie script and you need to get me Macchio.". Well, they got Macchio and magic was born. I still don't know what angered the Cobra Kai so much about Daniel San, but they just flat didn't like the Jersey kid. I guess I understand a bit because Bon Jovi's attitude kind of rubbed me the wrong way. So he's getting beat up left and right until the Maintenance Man with off the charts karate skills wipes out all of the cobra Kai at once. Anyway, Daniel does chores and in a week or so is a Karate machine himself. He pretty much has to take out the whole Cobra Kai by himself, one at a time, include the black Cobra Kai kid played to perfection by the great Larry B. Scott(Lavar from Revenge of the Nerds). I won't give away the ending but let's just say you won't try that with your girlfriend!!
  
  Part 2- Daniel has the respect of everyone in town, but still no friends so he goes to Japan with Myagi. Guess what, more trouble. Some kid in Japan evidentally doesn't like Daniel San either and wants to kill him. What you, the viewer, will realize in this film is that this is not tournament, this real life. Daniel falls in love with a spicy little asian number and helps save people from hurricanes. It all comes down to a showdown between Daniel and Japan karate kid and I won't give away the ending again, but you'd better finish that laundry!!!
  
  Part 3- Some people really keep a grudge. Evil Sinsay John Creese of the Cobra Kai is still hacked off that the gangly dork with no friends from New Jersey beat the tar out of all of his guys including Larry B. Scott. Even Dutch got his butt handed to him by Daniel San. Creese's plot for revenge involves a mean karate champ(who seriously would kill Daniel san in real life) and a rich guy with nothing to do. I think the toughest part to watch in the whole four part series is when the karate bully and his friends break Daniel's bansai tree. Daniel cries, his chick cries, and yes, I cry. It's tough to make it through. Well if you want to tick off Daniel San, screw with his bansai tree. It's go time!! I won't give away the ending but let's just say this was Ralph Macchio's last karate kid movie!!
  
  Part 4- I don't know why this one was put in the box. The chick that plays the girl that pretends to be a boy is supposedly the Karate kid. I took it back to target and asked why Ralph Macchio is not in the fourth movie. He claimed not to know and made fun of me to a coworker. For whatever reason, Macchio was not in this picture in the box set I bought. Hopefully he's in the one you buy. I didn't watch this one.
  
  
• BEST Movie EVER! Worst Extras DVD!
  By AMQ5ATVLGSCX9 on 2005-07-30
  I love this film! I want everyone to still buy this dvd! The movie is the best film ever made.
  
  but..
  
  The DVD Extras are terrible! I couldn't even get through the Commentary Track. I hate when they have 3 or 4 people all trying to talk at once! They should have made 2 SEPERATE Commentary Tracks!!
  
  1 with Pat & Ralph
  1 with the Director & Writer.
  
  NOT all on one track talking over each other.
  
  
  
  
• good but having Karate kid part 3 and the next karate kid as one not a good idea
  By A28W4A83C1BURQ on 2005-09-30
  I think it is a great set I like Karate Kid but having Karate Kid part 3 and the next Karate Kid on the same DVD is not a good idea because at least on mine Karate Kid part 3 works but the next Karate Kid does not work it works for about 5 minutes and then it goes fuzzy and does not get normal again
  
  
• A very interesting movie
  By on 2005-12-27
  Being only 12, I have yet to see the other three movies that come with this. However, I enjoyed the first movie, seeing as I am, in fact, a large fan of movies with Ralph Macchio in them, and Pat Morita... Well, I don't know a lot about him, but his performance in this was good.
  The first movie, however, I am sorry to say, had a very uh... Uninteresting beginning. However, when it got to the beach scene, I began to enjoy it a little more.
  I advise you to see it, for it is action packed. (and I learned how to dribble a soccer ball on my knee after that... It can teach you stuff to... Who knew?)
  
  
• Great Family DVD's
  By A2K2POKKXQPE0Y on 2006-03-13
  As parents of young children, the TV does not always offer a good selection of movies that we can watch together. This DVD set gives us 4 family movies. We do prefer the original Karate Kid and the sequel, but they are movies that we can all agree on, young and old.
  
  
• Nice little clloection in a little box
  By A1YE57W0EB5Z8 on 2005-02-28
  I just finished watching these films over the last week for the first time in years. This set is a must buy for anybody who has kids dealing with bullies. These are films that anybody alive can relate too with the trust in yourself message and fighting only as a last resort. Its also a wonderful take on Karate as an art and a spiritual excercise and not a form of violent fun that allows you to kill a man by ripping his heart out.

  The first film is hands down the best. Very sweet and full of wonderful human emotions. The seconed film is a decent sequal with pretty well the same qualities as the first but in a different local and the characters are a little older. The third is kinda silly with the revenge angle but I have seen worse. The last a latest remake stars the 2 time Oscar winner Hillary Swank in her break out role. Very much like the first but not quite as charming like the first three but hey a decent try none the less. The fourth film does have the best scene in the whole series. The scene is when the monks go bowling which is cheezy but funny.

  The only gripe I have with the collection is the lack of extras. The first film had great extras but the seconed film had a making the sequal featurette but its 5 mins long and from 1986. It felt they didn't put to much thought in beefing up the last 3. They could have attempted to get Hillary Swank for a sit down retrospect on the next Karate Kid but nope. Other then that this set is a must buy that won't dissappoint fans young and old.
  
  

• What's the Aspect Ratio?
  By A1LU9I7D84ZQ7A on 2004-11-30
  What I don't know! What are the aspect ratios of the discs in this set? I believe KK1 was only previously released in Full-Frame 1.33:1 format. And, the rest in Wide-Screen format! So, is this just a re-release of the same? Or, do we finally get all the movies in Wide-Screen?
  
  
• Memorable films
  By AECXFCX8CW6HE on 2005-02-01
  Ah, Karate Kid. A good movie. There were too many things given to the viewers in Karate Kid (part one) that they could make fun of - so people can't keep a straight face when mentioning the films. It's too bad in my opinion: Wax on, wax off; the crane kick; jacka--es even love to make fun of the character Mr. Miagi.
  
  The first one was a good teen movie. About a new kid in town, fresh in from Jersey, who develops a crush on a girl - but then the ex-boyfriend and his friends try to ruin the kid's life. Not only do they ride motorcycles, but they also know karate.
  
  Now, I liked part two better than part one. I think it was the Okanowa setting (I hope I didn't spell that wrong), I really loved it.
  
  Part three and four I did not enjoy. Part three was made to look like more of a sequel to the original - than part two was. It was a revenge story for the leader of the Cobra Kai (the bad guys in part one), it was very dishonorable, and a disgrace. I did not enjoy it one bit. It also made the character of Daniel look like he didn't learn anything in the first two films.
  
  After part three's cash-in - it was silly to exploit the films any further, but then came "The Next Karate Kid". Another story of a loner student. I think part of the story was about nursing pigeons on a rooftop. The movie was nothing but a marketing scheme.
  
  Anyways, I wish that they sold the first two by themselves - in these new versions, for fans like myself who felt that parts three and four were trash. But many people liked part three. Sure, I like to root for the villian in movies - but that program's story was distasteful in my opinion.
  
  
• Classic
  By A7W3JLYG2NQOD on 2005-02-04
  The movies a classic, I bought it just for the fact that it was on DVD and the Tapes I have are dying. Haven't watched the Features though. Have one downside, on KKP2 there is said to be an interactive dvd-rom game on the back of the case that holds the KKP2 dvd (not the box that holds all the dvds) Unfortunately I haven't been able to locate this game, and Unsure whether they just removed it and forgot to reprint the dvd cover. Still a great buy, suggest if for anyone.
  
  
• The first film makes this set worth it!
  By A4PTUEVFE13K6 on 2005-02-05
  If you're like me you'll be buying this mostly to get the first film in widescreen. Or if you're not like me you're buying this because you're a big fan of "The Next Karate Kid"!!! Seriously though the main appeal of this set for me was to get the first film in widescreen. I wasn't however, expecting the running commentary to be as fun as it is. Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita and the director and the writer are all on hand to provide insight. What makes the commentary so great is that unlike some commentaries they are able to laugh at certain scenes and point out things that even they thought were unbelieveable (the scene with the bottles on the truck). Morita and Macchio clearly formed a strong bond making the movies and their admiration for one another shows in the commentary. Since it is the first film that will be the draw here, that is the disc with all the bells and whistles. The other three films have no extras to speak of. By now everyone knows the story of Daniel and Mr. Miyagi and the powerful friendship they build. I was 13 when the first film came out and watching it again after 20 years it still packs a punch or should I say a kick! You'll want this set for the first film and maybe the second. I've never seen the third or fourth so I can't comment on those two. But it is a nice set and a great film of believing in oneself and the power of friendship.
  
  
• The Karate kid box set , -1
  By A23LGQXT0YIRRK on 2005-02-18
  I absolutely love the Karate kid trilogy. It's actually what got me into martial arts in the first place. 1, 2, and 3 are pure heart and brilliance in my opinion. The beggining, the journey and the return. Part 2 is my favorite simply because its the only one I owned as a child which I recorded off of TV during Hurricane Hugo in th 80's. Which is quite Ironic if youve seen the second part. Now that the movies are DVD we can all enjoy the great movies of our younger years, as well as extra features whcih I couldnt believe. Anyway, I recomend the box set to anyone any fan of any of the movies, save the 4th. (movie which does not count).
  
  
• Too Macch-io for some, not enough-io for me.
  By A246RKD5ASVK5U on 2005-02-22
  What can I say that no one else has? Nothing really, but in my opinion I loved Karate Kid Part 2 the most. Don't get me wrong though I thoroughly loved Karate Kid Part 1...I mean that was how it started.
  
  You know, single mother; who is struggling to make ends meat, just moved from Jersey to Cali (huge move, and very different in culture) a son who is paltry, very street looking, has the hots for ultra cute rich girl with vindictive ex-boyfriend. Son meets old asian man who teachs him Karate to defend himself so he wins girl, wins Karate tournament, wnis our hearts. And why not?
  
  We all get tired of not hearing that the good guy underdog won everything.
  
  But in Part 2 it is not just about old style fight for the girl style Martial Arts. In Part 1 Mr. Miyagi explains that Karate helps train you for life, and in Part 2 it is about how Daniel has to deal with Mr. Miyagi's troubled past, coming to grips with his breakup with his girlfriend and his own fight for life, and how he can do this and not lose his life.
  
  He fights for honor now, not for a trophy, and that is the message. Life is not all about bullies and girlfriends, it is about love for friends, sacrifice, and the next phase of life.
  
  Oh yeah there is something about a Part 3 and a Part 4 but those one's don't really count...DO THEY?
  
  
• A must-see!
  By AI4LPKWSKP2QC on 2005-02-22
  The Karate Kid movies are the defining moments of a great era -- the 1980s. The first movie is definitely the best one, in all regards. A great script, solid direction, and memorable performances make the movie the best in the series. Plus, the score is extremely inspiring and moving, throughout the entire film. In my opinion, the actor who steals the movie is William Zabka, who plays Johnny Lawrence. There's a really funny humor article that interviews Johnny Lawrence to see what he's doing these days. You can read that here: www.robbloom.com/creative/johnnylawrence.htm. Anyway, I definitely recommend these movies to anybody. This is a great collection.
  
  
• Yeah I'm on Minute Maid!
  By A1FHKTXCB0CKKM on 2005-03-02
  I got a copy of The Karate Kid Special Edition Box Set the very second it was released. I must say I had the most enjoyable experience listening to that commentary! I was laughing so much along with the cast and crew. It was very special for me to hear Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita discussing this film 20 years after it first hit theaters and warmed it's way into our hearts. I have loved this movie for 20 years straight. I was a Ralph Macchio fanatic at 8 years of age and I still think this is such a fantastic movie. The DVD is superb. The commentary is the number one feature. It's informative, interesting, and highly entertaining. There are a few featurettes that are enjoyable as well. No deleted scenes though! And where the heck was Elisabeth Shue during the making of this? Oh well, other than that I reccommend anyone who loves this movie to pick up this new box set. As an added bonus you get the other three lesser sequels. I myself have never been a fan of any of them, but it's good to have them as part of the collection. Two huge karate kicks up! :)
  
  
• Quite a nice set of movies...
  By AM3RWT1TSDXPD on 2005-06-07
  So, it is a 3 disc set, not a 4 disc set. The first disc actually contains the first movie, plus the behind the scenes stuff. The second disc has just the second movie, and the third disc has the last two movies (I bet they couldn't sell very many of the 4th movie separately, that's why they put it on the same disc as the 3rd movie).
  
  I have always loved the karate kid movies, and I was not happy that they weren't available anywhere. So, when I found the set online for such a reasonable price, I jumped at the chance of getting them.
  
  They are classic 80's movies, about a boy coming of age, and finding his own straight path in a crooked world, with the help of a wise older man. I loved Pat Morita in these movies, he does such a good job of being a mentor, combining the fun, with the work, with the humor. When I was younger, I had a crush on Ralph Macchio - oh, was he cute!
  
  All in all, a worthy set of movies!
  
  
• Karate Kid still a favorite with pre-teen boys
  By A133LDHHVI1GAP on 2005-09-30
  Enjoyed the movies again after all these years. I think that this is a feel good film set to watch with your child, especially one that has faced bullies. There isn't maybe a karate championship in most kids futures, but it opens the door to talking about being a new kid or a kid that is the target of bullies. Also, it is a sweet, happy ending film that gives a glimpse of Japan and you can watch it without worry as it is family friendly.
  
  
• It's a Classic...
  By A4M0KFM0F08V on 2005-10-27
  All four of the Karate Kid movies contain great wisdom from Mr. Miyagi! Definitely worth watching and owning. Other than a little bad language, they are safe for the whole family. We find ourselves quoting Mr. Miyagi frequently after watching these!
  
  
• 5 STARS !!!!! One the Best Movie ALL TIME
  By A2G1YXID84J9T9 on 2006-06-08
  Where do I Start
  
  This is in my top 5 favorite movies. Minus the NEXT Karate kiD give that a 2 or 3.
  
  karate kid 1-3 were 5 stars.
  
  1st movie was inspiring, it is underdog movie, mixed with Perfect touch of Love, Family, Mentorship, and Karate. Leadership also
  
  2 and 3 rd movie were also pretty much the same.
  
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• EVERYTHING Karate Kid! (eh, and then some)
  By A1FT7QFKNHL9DT on 2007-08-13
  When "Karate Kid" first showed up in theatres, "Ghostbusters" was right there in competition with it! My mom told my buddy and I that we had a choice of one or the other. Well, right away we said, "Ghostbusters!" We knew that the other movie was popular, but not this time. Well, a year or two after it was released, I spent the night at another friend's house, and "Karate Kid" was highly recommended. When my family moved, and Karate Kid II came to the theatres, we were in line for tickets! I always enjoyed it, and when I heard it was to be a box set, I decided to get the collection. Whether you get this for, "Wax on, wax off!", "Paint the fence.", "Finish him, Johnny!! Get him a body bag!", or whether you just enjoy Miyagi, it isn't disappointing. But there are setbacks. All in all, I thought it was indeed a 5 star collection. Here are the movies, with some brief thoughts.
  
  The Karate Kid: Well, this is where it all begins! This is where Daniel moves with mother (Ma) from New Jersey to California. This is where a young man finds a mentor in an older maintenance man named Miyagi. This is the beginning of a confrontation between Daniel and a gang called Cobra Kai. This is where Daniel learns the Karate that Miyagi knows to love. The great thing about this is indeed the special features. Lots of cast and crew interviews, from a section dedicated to the music composed by Bill Conti. If this was the first movie you saw Pat Morita in, and you were only ten, were you fooled into thinking that he was a Karate expert, and not simply a comedian?! This is the beginning, and it is a classic!
  
  Karate Kid II: I personally thought this was just as good and the original. Miyagi goes to Okinawa for his sick and dying father, and Daniel joins him. As the subtitle states, "The story continues," and Miyagi runs into an old foe, and Daniel confronts a whole new foe in the menacing nephew. Good story, lots of good stuff, great song by Peter Cetera to go along with it, (Glory of Love) and a movie that fans will love for years to come. Not as many special features, but still some good stuff.
  
  Karate Kid III: Back from Okinawa, back in the States! Somebody is looking to get even with Daniel and Miyagi. A grudge match between masters is in the making, and Daniel faces a most ruthless opponent! If you are looking for lots of fights, III definitely dishes them out! By now, the ending is rather obvious. Consider this to be Daniel, with an even bigger attitude. Miyagi's lessons in this are beyond tournaments and trophies, and much more valuable. No real special features in this.
  
  The Next Karate Kid: Out with Ralph Macchio, in with Hilary Swank. Yuck! Ok, it wasn't too terrible. But there was nothing classic about it. Nothing I care to remember about this one really. There are some interesting scenes, but they fade away rather quickly. As the credits roll, you simply say, "Oh well. That's that." And then you put it away. Not a total loss. No real special features.
  
  But hey, this is your collection. You can take it or leave it! It does have everything you could possibly want (or not possibly want) as fare as Karate Kid goes. For the most part, I really enjoy this collection!
  
  
• It's About Time!
  By A2MQLYAQKKRXEA on 2004-12-14
  I have waited for the release of the original Karate Kid in widescreen format for a long time. It's about time that they released this to complete the set in complete widescreen format. This series are excellent films that the entire family can enjoy. There have been many clones, but nothing can top the original.
  
  

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