Review of The Karate Kid Part II (1986) by Adrian M — 29 Dec 2009

I think this one was better than the first.

This review of The Karate Kid Part II (1986) was written by Adrian M on 29 Dec 2009.

The Karate Kid Part II has generally received mixed reviews.

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A disappointment. I gained nothing from 'The Karate Kid Part II', it adds very little to the original. Pat Morita (Mr…

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