Review of The Karate Kid Part III (1989) by Dorjan S — 30 Sep 2007

They should have stopped with the 2nd one.

This review of The Karate Kid Part III (1989) was written by Dorjan S on 30 Sep 2007.

The Karate Kid Part III has generally received mixed reviews.

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