Well, hello there, kind folks. If you’re visiting this blog of mine, I presume that you have a certain interest in the cinema. As for me, even since my early childhood, I have had a deep love of everything related to movies and television. As far as I can remember, I have been more at ease in front of a screen than in the yard, outside, playing. It is a great way to travel, though other people’s stories, without having to foot any kind of steep bill. Over the years, I feel that movie-watching has even fuelled my own creativity.

All that being said, I welcome you in my Cinephile’s Nest. I hope you enjoy it here, feel free to come back at any time. Here you will find reviews of current movies and older ones. TV shows also. Some classics that have remained some of my favourites, some that have disappointed me. I will use a very basic star (*) system to grade them from 1 to 5 (5 being sliced bread level). Remember, these are just my tastes. I will try to explain in each review what I liked about these particular movies, without giving spoilers.

Il y aura aussi des critiques en français pour les films francophones, car j'aime également le cinéma dans ma langue maternelle. Avant d'apprendre l'anglais, plus jeune, je louais des tonnes de films traduits en français, surtout ceux de Bud Spencer et Terrence Hill. Ma mère a eu le choc de sa vie lorsqu'un jour, dans la boîte d'un de ces films, Deep Throat avait malencontreusement inséré. Une expérience formatrice pour le jeune cinéphile que je suis.

Bienvenue à tous, amusez-vous bien.

I welcome you all here, enjoy yourself.

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

The Karate Kid Part II (1986)

Genre: Drama
Directed by: John G. Avildsen
Cast: Ralph Macchio, Noriyuki “Pat” Morita, Tamlyn Tomita 
Running Time: 113 minutes

 


Daniel LaRusso is set to spend the summer with Mr. Myagi while his mom is away in Fresno for a work opportunity. Mr. Myagi received an unexpected letter saying that his father is on his deathbed back in Okinawa. Myagi travels to his homeland, with Daniel San in tow, where he reconnects with an old flame and a former foe.

This is a fun sequel to the first film. The filmmakers manage to keep the story fresh while not straying too far from what made the first one work. It is a compelling tale of love, friendship and honor. Sure, there is some cheesiness, typical of the 80’s, but good acting and a good story made for an entertaining flick.

Rating: ««««

 

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