Not as bad or as unbearably cheesy as one might expect from a film that is so, so Eighties. It manages to surprise in unexpected ways (surprisingly good performances), even if the story is a bit predictable.
This review of The Karate Kid (1984) was written by Joe S on 13 Aug 2012.
The Karate Kid has generally received positive reviews.
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