Review of The Karate Kid Part III (1989) by Kody Z — 18 Jun 2007

Overly acted, overly plotted and overly cliched sequel. Poor Ralph Macchio. He had some really bad acting in this film, as if he remembered how to be Daniel but just couldn't pull it off. My God, when you're trying to swoon a chick, quit belly-aching about how your 60-something old best friend won't let you defend your karate title.

Jesus. What's she gotta be thinking? There's a lot of temper tantrums going on in this one. A lot. And Pat Morita just sleepwalks through it. It's really too bad; the first one was so special and unique -- and then this just runs out of gas.

And what's up with the Steven Segal wannabe doing his best "I'm an evil dude who crushes 19 year olds and old men on my spare time when I'm not polluting the enviornment"? What the hell were you thinking Mr.

Avildsen? Jesus, you directed ROCKY for Christ's sake! You directed THE KARATE KID. Usually people get better with experience. Enough. Don't watch it. Unless you want to see some guy crack bansai trees in half.

Then it's your flick.