Remake Radar: The Karate Kid

Chas Andrews
Welcome to Remake Radar, where we take on Hollywood's penchant for remaking films for better or worse (which is most of the time). This month's movie:

"The Karate Kid" (1984)

Stars Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, and Martin Kove.

Director: John G. Avildsen

Story: Daniel LaRusso (Macchio) and his mom leave New Jersey for the sun and surf of Reseda, CA. Being Italian and from Jersey, Daniel doesn't quite fit in. Matters are further complicated when he asks a local girl out and is ganged-up on by others (12 of them) who begin kicking his ass karate-style before being fended off by Mr. Miyagi (Morita). Miyagi then teaches Daniel-son to "wax-on/wax-off" while building up his esteem so he can take on the leader of the gang in a tournament. Gotta love the crane kick.

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Published by Chas Andrews

Chas Andrews is a freelance/ Internet film writer that hails from Louisville, KY. He writes screenplays/ scripts, short stories, film reviews, and is in the process of working on a novel.  View profile

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