The Karate Kid Part III sucked!

[Shermann]

So I just watched the end of that snoozer. This is a "sequel" with quotes...a movie that is really a rehashing of an earlier film in disguise as opposed to a film that continues a story. I'm looking at you too Star Wars Episode VII.

Daniel got only one shot in on Mike in the final fight (and one weak shove and a trip). Mostly he takes a beating and lies crumpled on the ground whimpering that he is scared and wants to quit. Really? This is the kid that whipped the entire Cobra Kai dojo not that long ago? And fought to the death in Japan? No, Daniel would be a battle-hardened survivor with a bit more swagger after an ordeal like that. Like Luke Skywalker in Return of the Jedi. See, now that was good.

On the antagonist side, Kreese was brilliant in Part I. His decision to let his #2 guy sweep the leg to weaken Daniel for the #1 guy was a sound business decision. There was even a flash of humanity out of Johnny and Bobby at the end. But their paths were chosen and they had to see them to the end. It was like a Shakespearean tragedy.

But that Terry guy isn't believable and just comes across as a douche. He went with the strategy of having the #1 guy give back EVERY earned point on penalties, basically because...he could? That strategy proved risky.

[ColinC]

1. I thought they were all like, not amazing

But Cobra Kai on the other hand...

[Shermann]

3. Yeah that's next on my list

I wouldn't say Part I was "amazing", but it was certainly a well-balanced and enjoyable sleeper hit with memorable characters you became interested in. The fact that they are making a series out of it now stands as testament to its longevity.

Part II was OK.

The Terminator came out in 1984 as well. That was amazing!

[exboyfil]

4. I think Ralph Macchio was out of shape and not engaged

He got himself together for Cobra Kai which is far superior to KK III. I don't know about bring any characters from that movie back, but I think that is the plan.

[Shermann]

7. I found myself cheering for Mike to punch him some more nt

[vercetti2021]

5. Terry Silver is returning

In season 4 of Cobra Kai. Its gonna be insane

[Shermann]

6. I saw that headline, that got me watching clips for the memory refresh nt

[Ka-Dinh Oy]

8. Is this the one where he is older?

He has a daughter and starts helping some boy who is picked on and fights his old opponent who became a loser after his last fight with Daniel?

If that is the one you are talking about it is stupid.

[Shermann]

9. That is the series

The OP is regarding the 1989 movie sequel. I watched part of it to prepare for the series. Which...I hope...isn't stupid.

[Ka-Dinh Oy]

10. OK, the series was stupid. Well of course, that is my opinion.

[JuJuChen]

11. Part 3 was utter garbage, part 2 was better than the first