Review of The Karate Kid Part III (1989) by Miguel L — 11 Jan 2008

A pointless and uninteresting sequel where Daniel LaRusso is forced to fight in a tournament to be humiliated by the bad buys. Quickly forgettable.

This review of The Karate Kid Part III (1989) was written by Miguel L on 11 Jan 2008.

The Karate Kid Part III has generally received mixed reviews.

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