Review of The Karate Kid Part III (1989) by Marj D — 31 Oct 2008

Gone downhill now. Was to be expected I guess. Full of cheese!

This review of The Karate Kid Part III (1989) was written by Marj D on 31 Oct 2008.

The Karate Kid Part III has generally received mixed reviews.

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