The Karate Kid (DVD, 2005, Special Edition)

Directed by John G. Avildsen
Written by Robert Mark Kamen

Starring:
Ralph Macchio
Pat Morita
Elisabeth Shue
Martin Kove
William Zabka

Produced by Jerry Weintraub
R.J. Louis (executive producer)
Bud S. Smith (associate producer)
Distributed by Columbia Pictures
Release date June 22, 1984
Runtime 126 min.


About the Karate Kid - One of the best 80s movies and Sports movies

The Karate Kid is about a teenage boy, Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio), who moves with his mother from Newark, New Jersey to Reseda, California, in the San Fernando Valley district of L.A.. The handyman of their apartment building is a kindly and humble Okinawan immigrant named Mr. Kesuke Miyagi (Pat Morita).

The last night of summer, Daniel and his new friends, including Ali Mills (Elisabeth Shue), are at the beach, when Ali's ex-boyfriend Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) and his friends, pull up on motorbikes. Johnny and Ali begin arguing, and Ali blasts a radio. Angered, Johnny throws the radio to the ground. Daniel moves to pick it up, and ignores Johnny's warning not to get involved. Soon Daniel and Johnny fight, but Daniel loses. Unwittingly, Daniel has made an enemy of one of Cobra Kai karate dojo's best students. The Cobra Kai dojo is an arguably over-the-top portrayal of a sadistic, macho, and prideful form of martial arts, perhaps a symbolic representation of the "dark side" of martial arts.

Johnny and his cronies torment Daniel as much as they can. When Daniel retaliates with a prank at a Halloween dance (where Johnny is seen rolling what appears to be a marijuana cigarette laced with PCP), he is pursued by Johnny and his friends, who proceed to beat him until he can barely stand. Just then, Mr. Miyagi intervenes and rescues Daniel in a surprising display of karate (stunt work by Fumio Demura). Daniel, upon learning this, asks Mr. Miyagi to be his teacher (sensei).

With some persuasion, Miyagi agrees to accompany Daniel to confront the sensei of the Cobra Kai dojo and insist that he tell his students to stop their harassment of Daniel. However, the sensei, John Kreese (Martin Kove), is a vicious fighter (later revealed in the sequels as a Vietnam Veteran) who regularly barks out condemnations of mercy or restraint. To settle the matter, Miyagi announces Daniel will enter a Valley-wide tournament where Cobra Kai students can fight Daniel on equal terms. Miyagi also requests that Johnny and his friends stop bullying Daniel in the interim while the boy is trained. Kreese assents and orders his students to leave Daniel alone, but threatens that if Daniel does not appear at the tournament, the harassment will resume and Miyagi himself will be targeted as well.

Without spoiling the movie's ending, Mr. Miyagi and Daniel experience conflict as Daniel-son struggles with a male authority figure so intent on teaching focus and patience. But Daniel LaRusso's skill and mental toughness are put on the line in the ending karate tournament where Daniel must face the Cobra Kai clan!

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I love the way Danielson kicks butt and completely overthrows the reign of the Cobra Kai.












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Shipped super fast and excellent ebayer to deal with. Movie was in great condition and I purchased this for my son and he loves it. Will buy from again!

This is a really great movie. The lessons that can be learned from this story are many. Great acting. The action is good to watch and at the end, the competition is the best. This is my favorite of all the Karate Kid series.

This movie is one of the classics from the 80's

I have seen it so many times I don't no if I could enjoy it again

I don't watch many movies more then once so it says a lot about this movie

Not many main characters but unlike a lot of 80's movies the whole cast is great

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I was disapointed when the movie arrived and had a name on it. I haven't played it yet. I got it because my son is in Karate and thought he would enjoy it.

I guess what's old becomes new ! Our grandchildren are in love with this video. It's perfect for family watching; it teaches life's lessons so beautifully. Glad I bought it.

Great story for the whole family. My kids love this movie! There is very little s*x or violence to worry about, like so many movies that carry a PG rating today. I highly recommend this movie...

A really good movie about friendship and caring, and belonging. For anyone who ever had to change schools a lot and try to fit in.

Every thing about this was great! The price, the movie, the shipping time. I have raised my son with the message that everything we learn is not what is seems. Karate, do yes, Karate, do no, But karate do maybe, squish like grape.
Oh Pat we miss you!

I saw this movie back on the big screen many years ago as a child. I remember leaving the movie theater with a sense of victory - not only for the underdog Danielsan, but also for myself, for watching such a great film that sucked me in as a viewer. Many years have passed since this hit theaters, and I now have young kids of my own that know "Wax on, Wax off" and Bonsai! This movie is a timeless classic. Definately one to have in your DVD library. 9 out of 10

if you loved the 80's then you will like this film, if you love the under dog you will like this film. if you like a good hearted movie this is it.

The movie is great, but the commentary and insight from the actors and director are something really special. Get this version of the movie.

I needed to have the DVD by Christmas as a present for my son. I wanted him to see it because of the great story line and the lessons learned from the movie. It took him a while to finally see it, but we watched it together and loved it.
The DVD was in great condition and the shipping was fast.

I remember enjoying this movie growing up. So, I thought I would purchase it for my boys. My oldest son is taking karate. He enjoyed the moves and techniques used in the movie. He commented throughout the whole movie about karate. A+++++++++

Great movie from my childhood that still holds up today. My kids loved it and it sends a positive message about the world. The character of Mr. Miagi is still one of the all-time best characters in American cinema.

I always like Karate Kid.I have the first one and another Karate Kid.All the Karate kids were good. My favorite one was second one.

This movie is a classic. Some of the best regergitate movie lines in the history of cinema. I love it. Had to have it, so I bought it.

my girls favorite move got here fast and in good shape for christmas thanks. I could not find in the stores,but I found on ebay store

I grew up on this movie and i actually watched it in the movie theatre. I think this movie was better when i was a kid myself but it is still a good family film. After i saw this when i was young i got into karate and ninja's and this movie made it cool. The underdog wins again and "Daniel" played by Ralph Machio learns you have to work hard to get what you want. Pat Morita plays a great character "Mr. Miogi", who teaches Daniel to work hard and play smart. Good fun for the whole family. It's a buy!!

These are great movies for TaeKwanDo fans! The storyline is wholesome and the acting very good. The movies have moral standards and teach life skills. great.