Is Karate Kid a Surprisingly Good Film?

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The discussion centers around the movie "Karate Kid," with participants expressing mixed feelings about its impact and legacy. One user appreciates the film despite its clichés, while another argues that it borrowed elements from "Rocky." The conversation touches on the film's sequels, with some feeling they were excessive and unnecessary. There is also a lighthearted exchange about the term "awk," which leads to humorous banter about its meaning. Overall, the thread reflects on the cultural significance of "Karate Kid" while acknowledging its flaws and the saturation of its sequels in media.
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I just saw this movie for the first time, and even though it's cliche and everyone makes jokes about it, I found it to be really good.
 
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binzing said:
I just saw this movie for the first time, and even though it's cliche and everyone makes jokes about it, I found it to be really good.

Karate Kid STARTED that cliche.
 
Obviously.
 
Awk, then you need to watch some better movies my friend.
 
leright said:
Karate Kid STARTED that cliche.

Actually , I think Karate kid totally ripped off Rocky . they stole the plot from the Rocky movie the ethnic background from the main character in Rocky .

But still, Karate kid is an awesome movie.
 
I just liked the story, it wasn't like it amazing plot or cinematography, and it wasn't like a life changing thing. One GREAT movie is Tears of the Sun.
 
binzing said:
I just liked the story, it wasn't like it amazing plot or cinematography, and it wasn't like a life changing thing. One GREAT movie is Tears of the Sun.

Double awk.
 
Precisely what is an "awk"?
 
binzing said:
Precisely what is an "awk"?

Its me turning my nose at you.
 
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Turning nose? In what direction? Up?
 
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binzing said:
Turning nose? In what direction? Up?

Take a guess.
 
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The Karate Kid was alright, but by time they got to The Karate Kid XII, it had lost a bit.
 
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Wow, that definitely sounds overdone. Hell, even a single sequel seems to much. I think the ending was fine, and their wouldn't be a need for any sequels.
 
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Somehow I don't think that's what it was. Ha, Unix Kid eh?
 
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binzing said:
Precisely what is an "awk"?

It's "auk."
http://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/img/GrAuk.jpg
 
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Cyrus said:
Its me turning my nose at you.

And that is suppose to be "classier" than saying the word "like". :rolleyes:
 
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binzing said:
Wow, that definitely sounds overdone. Hell, even a single sequel seems to much. I think the ending was fine, and their wouldn't be a need for any sequels.

Really I don't know how many they made. But it was definitely a case of overkill.

They ran the Karate Kid and a couple of sequels on American Airlines flights for about three years. I didn't think they would ever get a new movie! Course that was before portable DVD players. :biggrin:
 
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I've never been on a flight with an inflight movie (except maybe when we flew to Hawaii when I was 2), we always fly Southwest. Last september my aunt found us tickets for $100 each way from ABQ to Portland, we love Southwest.
 
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JasonRox said:
And that is suppose to be "classier" than saying the word "like". :rolleyes:

Fancy like the red lobster baby.
 
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