The Karate Kid Part II
Columbia Pictures | Release Date: June 20, 1986 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
55
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Mixed or average reviews based on 9 Critic Reviews
Positive:
3
Mixed:
5
Negative:
1
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63
Chicago TribuneGene Siskel
There are scattered pleasures throughout the film due to its two lead performances, which are the equal of the work done in the original. It's just that with a few exceptions, the characters Miyagi and Daniel are forced into conflict with aren't worthy of their time. Read full review
38
Miami HeraldRyan P. Murphy
Kid II is not comparable to its predecessor. It is stale and boring. [20 June 1986, p.D1]
50
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Salem Alaton
Although 18 minutes shorter than the 126-minute original, this picture drags unashamedly, and its conflicts are repeated so predictably that the action becomes a kind of water torture. [24 June 1986]
60
The New York TimesVincent Canby
Even as sequels go in this era of movie mega-series, The Karate Kid Part II peters out faster than most. Read full review
70
Time OutStaff (Not Credited)
The plotline is classic Western morality-play stuff, with the goodies and baddies clearly delineated, but the set pieces are well constructed, and the whole thing is beautifully staged and shot. Read full review
50
TV Guide MagazineStaff (Not Credited)
Macchio, for his part, is an obviously intelligent actor with terrific instincts. Still, this movie leaves a bit to be desired: much of the movie seems recycled, and there is precious little subtlety in the villains' characterizations. The film is also about 15 minutes too long, with far too many convenient plot devices. Read full review
50
VarietyStaff (Not Credited)
Script delivers any number of wise old Eastern homilies. Anyone over the age of 18 is liable to start fidgeting when Macchio dominates the action, but then viewers beyond that advanced age are irrelevant with this film. Read full review
75
Washington PostRita Kempley
Kid II is an enlightening experience. It teaches you a little about courage, mercy, and the zen of movie-cycle maintenance. Read full review
50
Washington PostPaul Attanasio
Karate Kid II doesn't give us any emotional movement in Daniel's character, or Miyagi's, or their relationship, either -- it just recapitulates them. The only character who changes in the story, in fact, is Sato, whom you couldn't care a fried fig about. Read full review
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