Directed by: John G. Avildsen
Cast: Ralph Macchio, Noriyuki “Pat” Morita, Elizabeth Shue
Daniel LaRusso is a teenage
boy moving from New Jersey to California with his mom. Soon after starting a friendship
with cheerleader Ali Mills, he becomes the target of Johnny Lawrence and his
gang, who are all into karate. In Mr. Myagi, the handyman of his apartment
complex, Daniel finds a friend who will teach him karate with the goal of
protecting himself and taking part in a big tournament.
It was really nice to see this film again so many years later. Sure, there is a bit of cheesiness and some unrealistic elements. But this film remains an important part of my youth. The acting is pretty good and the story is something most people relate to. I mean who hasn’t bullied or been bullied? It is a fun film with lots of fighting and some humor. It does not take itself seriously, which is part of the charm.
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