Review of The Karate Kid Part III (1989) by John C — 12 Jul 2009

There are some movies that actually make me miss the 1980s. This film is not one of them.

This review of The Karate Kid Part III (1989) was written by John C on 12 Jul 2009.

The Karate Kid Part III has generally received mixed reviews.

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