The Karate Kid Part III
Columbia Pictures | Release Date: June 30, 1989 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
36
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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 12 Critic Reviews
Positive:
0
Mixed:
6
Negative:
6
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60
EmpireRob Beattie
Morita still charms, Macchio still tightropes between petulence and raw optimism, whilst the fight scenes are competent enough to offset the woeful romantic sub-plotting. Read full review
50
The New York TimesCaryn James
With its sluggish script and unaging characters, The Karate Kid Part III has the rote sense of film makers trying to crank out another moneymaker. Read full review
50
Chicago TribuneDave Kehr
Perhaps the series is simply getting cynical and tired. Read full review
50
Time OutStaff (Not Credited)
After suffering endless abuse, Daniel wins with just a few well placed whacks: those expecting standard wish-fulfilment fantasy will be disappointed that (in tune with the philosophy, of course) he didn't give the punk a pasting. Read full review
50
St. Louis Post-DispatchMartha Baker
John Avildsen directs from Robert Mark Kamen's elementary script with the simple understanding of the ancient battle between good and evil where the victor is never doubted - for long. [03 July 1989, p.3D]
40
Chicago ReaderJonathan Rosenbaum
Unfortunately, the pattern has so calcified that Gene Autry westerns seem like models of moral complexity by comparison. Read full review
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