Review of The Next Karate Kid (1994) by Enzo L — 29 Aug 2015

Strictly for die-hard Karate Kid fans. Only Morita is worth watching here. He deserved better.

This review of The Next Karate Kid (1994) was written by Enzo L on 29 Aug 2015.

The Next Karate Kid has generally received mixed reviews.

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