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The Next Karate Kid

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Sequel of:

The Karate Kid: Part III

Original title

The Next Karate Kid

Year

1994

Running time

107 min.

Country

United States

Director

Christopher Cain

Screenwriter

Mark Lee. Character: Robert Mark Kamen

Cast

Music

Bill Conti

Cinematography

László Kovács

Producer

Columbia Pictures

Genre

Drama. Action | Sports. Karate. Martial Arts. Sequel

Movie Groups

Karate Kid

Synopsis

Since her parents death, raised by her grandmother and harassed at school, 17-year-old Julie Pierce (Hilary Swank, BOYS DON'T CRY) is very angry. Grandma can no longer handle her, so she convinces an old friend, Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita), to care for the girl. He consents, and through the spirituality of karate, unravels the world as not hostile, but as fertile and welcoming.

Critics' reviews

"Not that girls will go see this or boys will care."

Lisa Schwarzbaum: Entertainment Weekly
"Leisurely and overly familiar pic should appeal to young teen girls, but won't be breaking any B.O. bricks with its bare hands."

Lisa Nesselson: Variety
"This film feels like a desperate attempt to squeeze a few last bucks out of what was once a very obliging cash cow."

Stephen Hunter: Baltimore Sun
"'The Next Karate Kid' has all the makings of a terrible movie, but it never quite becomes one. One reason might be that cinematographer Laszlo Kovacs just loves a beautiful picture."

Peter Stack: SFGATE
"Almost a guilty pleasure. But not quite. (...) Rating: ★★ (out of 5)"

William Thomas: Empire
"If this installment is just slightly less laborious than Karate Kid II or III, it's not from Mark Lee's surprise-free script or Christopher Cain's placid direction, but because young Swank really might be a find"

Chris Willman: Los Angeles Times
"'The Next Karate Kid' is harmless as children's entertainment, but for 104 very long minutes, there isn't a recognizable human being in sight."

John Hartl: Seattle Times
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The Next Karate Kid

1994

Christopher Cain

3.5

(8,384)