The Karate Kid Part II
Columbia Pictures | Release Date: June 20, 1986
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popdodJul 19, 2020
I really like the setting in this one but the villains were too over the top to the point of it being comical, similar problem in the 3rd film. Though at least in this one you can kind of convince yourself it's a cultural thing. His loveI really like the setting in this one but the villains were too over the top to the point of it being comical, similar problem in the 3rd film. Though at least in this one you can kind of convince yourself it's a cultural thing. His love interest in this one was a good actress. I liked that it focused on Miyagi's backstory as well and we got to see him resolve difficult, old problems he previously escaped from. Still, it isn't the perfect encapsulation of peak teen 80s as the original was.… Expand
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TyranianFeb 19, 2020
Has a few decent moments but doesn't match the first film in anyway. Credits song is good.
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r96skFeb 23, 2021
A disappointment.

I gained nothing from 'The Karate Kid Part II', it adds very little to the original. Pat Morita (Mr. Miyagi) is the only plus point for me, he especially has one great and emotional scene with his co-star. Otherwise, no-oneA disappointment.

I gained nothing from 'The Karate Kid Part II', it adds very little to the original. Pat Morita (Mr. Miyagi) is the only plus point for me, he especially has one great and emotional scene with his co-star. Otherwise, no-one else stands out - not even (the still solid) Ralph Macchio (Daniel).

Up until the ending I was actually nonplussed about it, neither liking or disliking it, but the conclusion is so uninteresting and lame that I just couldn't wait for 'The End' to appear. I will say it isn't an excruciating watch or anything, but I just expected a great deal more from this sequel. It doesn't feel attached to the first film, which is obviously a negative.

Other things that didn't help were the shoehorning out of Elisabeth Shue (Ali) & Randee Heller (Lucille) and the repetitive nature of the story; e.g. another love story that features a jock-like character, Daniel still getting battered and bruised for the majority.

Hopefully the next two follow-ups are much better.… Expand
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DogeGamer2015Jul 4, 2021
Es una buena película para pasar un rato entretenido; la trama es decente y los actores son los mismos; la recomiendo si te gusta Karate Kid.
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MrPajamasDec 29, 2021
After the great first one came the second one, which was a slight disappointment. Okinawa had its charm for me and was definitely interesting, but I was rather bored most of the time. The climax was cool, but still not as much as the previousAfter the great first one came the second one, which was a slight disappointment. Okinawa had its charm for me and was definitely interesting, but I was rather bored most of the time. The climax was cool, but still not as much as the previous film. I would have preferred if there hadn't been a sequel. Miyagi's a cool character, but she's like a supporting character. Making the plot mostly about him was a bad idea in my opinion. For me, an above average movie that I would recommend perhaps only to fans of the series.… Expand
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DunkaccinoMar 20, 2022
After watching this disappointment it is extremely possible to not have a slitght interest of Part III.
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