Review of The Karate Kid Part III (1989) by Andy C — 04 Jun 2008

The endings are so rushed in these movies it seems like. the first one is still the best.

This review of The Karate Kid Part III (1989) was written by Andy C on 04 Jun 2008.

The Karate Kid Part III has generally received mixed reviews.

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