The Karate Kid Part III
Despondent over the closing of his karate school, Cobra Kai teacher John Kreese joins a ruthless businessman and martial artist to get revenge on Daniel and Mr. Miyagi.
Critics Sentiment
Silver drops his act revealing Kreese alive for final confrontation
Silver brutally trains Daniel at Cobra Kai dojo with wrong techniques
The film's biggest swing occurs when Silver reveals his deception and Miyagi arrives to easily defeat all three villains, jumping from the low point of Daniel's corruption to crowd-pleasing action.
Critics found The Karate Kid Part III to be a disappointing retread that squandered the goodwill of its predecessors. While some appreciated moments like the platonic relationship with Jessica and Miyagi's wisdom, most reviews criticized the over-the-top villains, repetitive plot, and Daniel's regression as a character. The film was seen as a cash grab that lacked the heart and inspiration of the original.
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Ralph Macchio
Daniel LaRusso
Pat Morita
Mr. Miyagi
Robyn Lively
Jessica Andrews
Thomas Ian Griffith
Terry Silver
Martin Kove
John Kreese
Sean Kanan
Mike Barnes
Jonathan Avildsen
Snake
William Christopher Ford
Dennis
Randee Heller
Lucille LaRusso
Pat E. Johnson
Referee
Rick Hurst
Announcer
Frances Bay
Mrs. Milo
Joseph V. Perry
Uncle Louie
Jan Tříska
Milos
Diana Webster
Margaret
Patrick R. Posada
Man #1
C. Darnell Rose
Delivery Man
Glenn Medeiros
Self
Gabriel Jarret
Rudy
Doc Duhame
Security Guard
Crew
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