Review of The Next Karate Kid (1994) by Mary Frances C — 31 Dec 2009

I didn't think it could get any worse... it did.

This review of The Next Karate Kid (1994) was written by Mary Frances C on 31 Dec 2009.

The Next Karate Kid has generally received mixed reviews.

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