Added to Crave on Friday, Apr 26, 2024 In “The Karate Kid Part III,” Daniel LaRusso faces new challenges when a defeated adversary returns seeking revenge. John Kreese, alongside a ruthless businessman and fellow Vietnam veteran, devises a plan to defeat Daniel and his mentor Mr. Miyagi. The plot navigates themes of redemption and perseverance, as Daniel struggles not only with external conflicts but also internal dilemmas about his path and principles.
You can watch “The Karate Kid Part III” on Crave in Canada.
Length: 1h 52m
Genre: Action, Drama, Family
This Title is: Explorative of martial arts and personal growth
Cast
Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Robyn Lively, Thomas Ian Griffith, Martin Kove
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: PG – Contains martial arts violence and some mild language
Trivia
- The film was initially intended to have a different plot involving time travel to 16th century China.
- Robyn Lively’s role was adjusted from a romantic interest to a platonic friend due to age-related concerns during filming.
- The film is dedicated to James Crabe, the original cinematographer, who passed away shortly before its release.
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The third installment in “The Karate Kid” series, while delivering consistent action and drama, doesn’t quite live up to the charm and freshness of its predecessors. The performances are solid, particularly from the leads, but the film struggles with a storyline that feels too derivative and lacks the originality of earlier films. Despite this, it still provides an engaging view, particularly for fans of the series, with enough martial arts sequences to keep the pace lively.
