10 Things You Didn't Know About KarateKid3

[@mauricioberdugo7693]

The best quote from this movie is "It's ok to lose to opponent, must not lose to fear"!

[@rxtsec1]

Great line but his fear felt misplaced after fighting to the death in part 2

[@DeathbySkullfxxx]

Great quote... but "you dont have to. You can just stand there and let him kick your ass!!" Is pretty high up there Lol

[@BudSchnelker]

So many to choose from: "You're wrong. You're going to Tahiti!" "Do you see the trail? I think he peed his pants!" "You know it." and of course, "Honesty, compassion, and fair play"

[@Teatime7771]

Mauricio Berdugo I love the part where Mr M fights both Kreese and Terry Sliver, especially the Bruce Lee reference. It was hilarious.

[@ianbertenshaw4350]

nup the best quote is Aye Miaggi train you !

[@cappock101]

6:36 “When it was discovered that Lively was 16 at the time of filming and Macchio was turning 28.” It’s funny how it looks the other way round 😂

[@will_sketch]

Actually that performance by Ralph was brilliant because it made his "anger" believable. Constantly threatened, pushed around, lost the love of his life, not being trained, yeah... great job Ralph. They even used it in Cobra Kai to show that he had a bad boy phase. Brilliant.

[@skyden24195]

Daniel: "We're a hit. Maybe we should take it on the road." Kumiko: "But we are on the road." Kumiko was my favorite of the love interests. I'm in total agreement with the show "Cobra Kia" being absolutely awesome, as well as agreeing that, in some respects, Johnny was done dirty, but I also thought that his commitment to making Cobra Kia better than it was under Kreese, (i.e. "No mercy" must be balanced by honor and appropriate compassion,) was an excellent adaptation of his matured character. Also great about the show is the Miyagi-Do Dojo's utilization of the (partial) plot of TKK3 as a morality lesson. When I was watching the show and Daniel mentions that he was once Cobra Kia, I had completely forgotten that bit from part III.

[@revolutionsocceracademy1382]

Watching KK3 for the first time, actually made since to us. Daniel was burning out on fighting disciplined and precise like he was instructed. He fell into the hands of the enemy and Miagi had to save him. Excellent work again, MINTY!

[@thomassalas5191]

GREAT IDEA! IT SHOULDA ENDED LIKE REVENGE OF THE SITH!

[@richardrude9087]

I don’t care what anyone says, this movie kicks ass. Hands down it’s the funniest one of the trilogy. Unintentionally of course, but that doesn’t matter. It’s mad entertaining

[@heroicjourney2508]

True!

[@bilders6701]

Damn straight Ravishing One!

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

When Silver is told by Kreese to make Daniel's knuckles bleed, and Silver laughs like a total maniac, was so awesome. "OHHHHH I LIKE THAT. I LIKE THAT JOHNNY I'M GONNA USE THAT!!! HEHEHEHAHAHEHHEHAHAHHEHEHE!!"

[@The_Texorcist]

I always felt the second and third movie should have switched places. That just thematically it would have made more sense for the first movie Daniel is inexperienced and then in my version the second would have many of the plot points of part 3 where Daniel feels frustrated in his slow training and getting tempted to the dark side. It also would have raised the stakes as the first was just about a tournament, the second would be personal with silver and Kreese wanting to destroy Daniel and Miyagi. Also come to think of it switching two and three would fix one big issue with the original order. It always bugged me that the stakes of two were life and death with Daniel fighting for his life against chozen while part three was him fighting a bully in another tournament. It seems like just on that it was a step back wards. If switched it would have ended with Daniel using all he has learned in a real fight with an opponent that wanted to kill him.

[@JackAustin613]

👆🏻this👆🏻

[@Blackcat0721]

I would say with 3. It was more of a mental thing for Daniel's character. Silver built him up just to take him down. When he fights Barnes at the end, he still has the fear, until Miyagi gives him the epic pep talk.

[@jeremyreed4951]

That's always been my same opinion. Part One, he takes down the top students Cobra Cai had to offer. PART 2, he fights TO THE DEATH against someone who's been studying Miyagi Doe karate their entire life compared to Daniel's year or less and manages to find the strength/ courage to win. PART 3 he gets his ass kicked left and right by some random asshole. Even in the final fight he only wins because of the penalties and points lost due to Silver's plan of torturing Daniel. It just didn't make much sense. Hearing you suggest switching the order of 2 and 3 would save the continuity. That was a great thought.

[@andrewgrant2990]

Watching it this way sets up for the animated series where the tour the world fighting crime. After the excitement & a government cover up, Miyagi semi-retires until the Next KK comes along. Daniel, putting karate behind him becomes a car salesman while giving back to the community. & if Johnny found out that might explain what kept him from moving further along in life leading into Cobra Kai.

[@katemaloney4296]

I see your point, but then I wouldn't have Peter Cetera's beautiful "Glory of Love", so I will take the movies in their original order.

[@edwardsanchez3708]

I always thought Chozen was the best and most dangerous of Daniel's foes

[@unseenufo]

So tru

[@kalesheffer9792]

@@unseenufo To be honest, I would like to know your opinions on why. In my opinion, I never thought Chozen was a very well written character. He was played by a fantastic actor, but the writing didn't really make sense to me. Johnny pestered Daniel because he was with Ali. Mike brutalized Daniel because he would get 50% of the Cobra Kai dojos. Chozen bullied Daniel...why exactly? I get the fact that Sato and Miyagi were rivals but Chozen bullying Daniel just felt like the writers needed an enemy to fight. His motivation never really made sense and it was Miyagi's story to begin with, not Daniel's. Chozen felt unrealistically evil and his inclusion into the story felt more like a weird transition to making the movie go from Miyagi's tale immediately to Daniel again. This is just my opinion but I would like to know what you guys think. Regardless, Chozen had a great personality and I am thrilled to see him return in Cobra Kai season 3. His character will definitely be better written.

[@skyden24195]

@@kalesheffer9792 first of all, he's coming back in season 3?!?!?!? Hellz to the yeah!!! Anyway, about his "purpose" in part II, a lot of what you said about his character being the way he is just for the sake of being the way he is has merit. However, being the way Sato was, I can believe that Chozen would develop certain "copycat" traits from being trained by such a traditionalist sensei. If you look at Japanese history, (especially of WWII) Japanese disciples were very easily influenced to be extremely dastardly and committed, without reservation or discretion, to hate enemies no matter what. This kind of commitment to a foe could totally be the reason Chozen automatically and unflinching devoted himself to hating the ally of his sensei's enemy. Then, of course, throughout the movie, Daniel does repeatedly put Chozen in a disrespectful (but deserved) light. One more thing, just because...."Live or die, man?!?!?" "Die!" "Wrong. HOOONK!!!!"

[@kalesheffer9792]

@@skyden24195 Yes, have you seen the season 3 teaser? It is awesome! Your point is very good but I still don't think Chozen's character is very well integrated into the story. He was also so dramatically evil like something straight out of a Disney villain. For some reason, it does not seem to fit the film very well but I'm hoping he will be more developed in season 3. Even Sato had more character development and he wasn't even the main villain! Chozen even tricked the villagers with wrong weights but as you said he had a lot of commitment. It would have been nice if he was written better so he could be more like a dark version of Daniel rather than an all evil persona that does not really make sense to the story.

[@skyden24195]

@@kalesheffer9792 haven't seen season 3 trailer. (Honestly, still realling from season 2 ending. lol) I do understand your point on Chozen, in fact, when recently watching the movie, I did kinda get the feeling of him being a bit over the top, especially when he chose to fight Daniel with the spear. Overall, yeah, he was likely written in a way so that Daniel could honk his nose at the end.

[@wstine79]

"Make his knuckles bleed." "I LIKE IT. OH, I LIKE IT! I'M GONNA USE THAT!"

[@gingeta5961]

😄😄😄😄!

[@rufioquin2406]

Thomas Ian Griffith (Silver) actually wasn’t comfortable saying the line the way that he did in the movie. The director had to convince him to do it like an over the top, maniacal villain. Pretty memorable though 👍🏼

[@willdpe1256]

Terry Silver is so over the top...I could see him kidnap Daniel's wouldbe girlfriend and tie her to the train tracks....

[@willdpe1256]

@@rufioquin2406 Terry Silver is so over the top...I could see him kidnap Daniel's wouldbe girlfriend and tie her to the train tracks....

[@nickfrancis]

I liked 3 myself, loved the Terry Silver character too!

[@mrswhite3513]

I wish they had told a side story on Kumiko living with Miyagi and going to a dancing school in the states. Let her and Daniel's relationship continue in the process. Completely write out Jessica. She added nothing.

[@skyden24195]

Kumiko was my favorite. I absolutely loved her! Kumiko: "Do you think America will love me?" Me: "I know a part of it that already does." ;-}

[@brandonpage7087]

Yeah, not to mention, she was only 16. I agree, Kumiko definitely should have been brought back.

[@dabunnyrabbit2620]

😂😂😂

[@danielwilliams5139]

But at the beginning of the movie Daniel Larusso says "Kumiko was accepted to a Tokyo Dance School, I don't want to be in the way of a perfect opportunity for Kumiko." The 1st romance between Daniel Larusso and Ally idk her real name but she is on the movie "Hollow Man" says in the 2nd movie "She went to college in Los Angeles and fell in love with a 6"7 football player."

[@ShanteeHaynes]

7:13 actually, Jessica pops up again at the end in the background sitting in the audience at the all Valley...

[@EvaFull]

Been watching this every single time it airs this month on Showtime. Absolutely love this movie just because of Terry Silver, he totally makes this movie with all of his over the top acting throughout the film.

[@AmosTheTalented]

I honestly liked it when Jessica left the movie. It actually felt real to life, as not everyone’s interests have to revolve around karate rivalry. Yes, the character was bland and ultimately forgettable, but her departure sincerely felt like a mature decision on her part.

[@trojans7]

Karate Kid Part 3 is the Rocky V of Karate Kid.

[@rxtsec1]

I love rocky 5 though and atleast Rocky was still bad ass & didn't go backwards meaning he wasn't scared of Tommy. & the street fight was different. Daniel after being chosen was now scared of mike barnes after fighting to the death

[@arthurthomas1044]

I also love Rocky V! So many good lines in it! "Kick his ass, he took my room!" Come on, it's so bad, its epic!

[@rxtsec1]

@@arthurthomas1044 I'm very aware of the hate Rocky V has but unlike karate kid 3 I have never understood why to this day. Loved it the first time I watched it on HBO as a 10 year old kid

[@THESHADOWKNIGHT]

@@arthurthomas1044 More like ROCKY gave his room away. And Pauly ''I'm not changing no sheets" COCHINO!!!!

[@RM-ld4mo]

No that would be The Next Karate Kid

[@nehemiahnealy1853]

One more interesting fact about the age of the Characters, Ralph Machio was older than Thomas Ian Griffith.

[@AndrewJShirley]

NO! hahahaha what the hahaha

[@nehemiahnealy1853]

Yeah man I Shit you not. The year's been good to Ralph, even i Cobra Kai he looks late Thirtys.

[@salvatorestabile5547]

I thought he was younger but by only 2 years?

[@bjpalm1994]

Really?? I didn't know that. Heck I just looked up Machio's age, dudes almost 60?? What the heck. I didn't think he was that old. Dude barely ages, lol.

[@brandonpage7087]

Really?? Lmao, & yet he was supposed to be a Vietnam Vet! I knew he looked too young, lol!

[@c-rad2419]

Thomas Ian Griffith went on to play one badass vampire and John Carpenter's vampires

[@DeathBYDesign666]

That was him wasn't it? I never really put that together in my head till you mentioned it.

[@unseenufo]

Vampire$

[@Nick_Nightingale]

Wow that was him? Did he get any wood?

[@entertainmentforall6609]

@@Nick_Nightingale Yup. He got James. James Woods.

[@martyburgess341]

That was a badass movie!

[@storiedworlds6261]

Back in the 80s I had no interest in KK3; I really liked the first two movies though. Anyway, I finally watched it a few weeks ago and I loved it. The villain was so crazy, Daniel and Miyagi’s relationship is being torn apart from Daniel’s rebelliousness, and the “love interest” is anti-cliche as it turns into just a friendship. The whole movie reminded me a lot of Empire Strikes Back as Daniel like Luke rebels against Miyagi (Yoda) and almost turns to the “dark side” of karate (the force). Big thumbs up from me...and I haven’t even watched Cobra Kai yet.

[@tilasole3252]

I'm then same way, minus still no interest in it. =P

[@214warzone]

A man can't see, he can't fight.

[@KwaIified]

I call it "Quicksilver"

[@TimSnead223]

To this day, I still want a bonsai tree because of this movie.

[@Riceball01]

Just buy one then. They're not that hard to come by unless you live somewhere with 0 Asian/Japanese presence. Even then, I bet you could order one online, if you can ship live fish and reptiles I'm sure that you can ship a small tree.

[@TimSnead223]

@Riceball01 I do live somewhere with zero Asian/Japanese presence. I’ve looked for them online and some of them are quite expensive. Thanks for being a dick!!

[@DW3010]

I hear LaRusso auto dealership gives one to every customer 😉

[@urbs1177]

I bought one at lowes for me and my daughter they're not expensive and easy to maintain.

[@thelastdrive-inscreen2393]

Every time I hear the word "Bonsai", I think of The Karate Kid.

[@NemeanLion-]

The third film is just a disaster on every level. How can Larusso devolve so much as a character? It undermines the message of the first two films. It’s like he hasn’t grown at all. His fighting has devolved, his friendships have devolved, and he’s turn into an ass. There is no tougher opponent than Chozen, now we have a local named Barnes? The girlfriend is just a platonic fly on the wall who has no significance. Macchio’s acting was way over the top. Like they said, it’s a rehash of the first film with zero heart or charm. If anything, they should’ve just had Macchio’s challenge as facing multiple opponents, or even defending himself against Kreese. Don’t undermine what Miyagi has taught him or question their friendship. Geez.

[@mikekaraoke]

I did tweet the same exact thing on twitter to: Cobra Kai creators-Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg + Josh Heald. And Jon replied saying he always wondered that as well and my point was very vaild so they would explain it in S3 :-)

[@NemeanLion-]

mikey p I’m glad you did, but I think they’re doing it basically because it sells. It’s a shame because you look at Miyagi and Larusso’s relationship in the first movie and know that Daniel will only continue to devolve and dishonor the memory of Mr Miyagi is kind of depressing.

[@theoriginalThud]

I agree with everything you said! The Terry Silver character is a lot fun to watch and the best part of the movie. This movie is also a not-so-guilty pleasure of mine too. As always, great video!

[@katemaloney4296]

I would have kept Kumiko in the third movie, and I would have had Daniel even more advanced in his training but still unsure as to which path he should take when confronted with evil. I did find it hard to believe that with the self-confidence he learned in Okinawa, he couldn't face Kreese & Co., and wussed out. I would like to think that Miyagi and Sato took Daniel under their wings and gave him even more insight into the Miyagi style of Karate that someone like Barnes wouldn't have cause Daniel to lose a minute of sleep. After all, Chozen nearly killed him and Kumiko, so Barnes is pfft! Had they gone the III is part II road, the only way it could have been pulled off would be to film back to back and release in 1985 and 1986 respectively to keep the momentum up. COBRA KAI is making up for everything. I am excited to see where Silver and Barnes fit in with Daniel now that he is reconnecting with Chozen.

[@Unaliq]

These are always a treat to watch and seeing more behind the scenes is always interesting. Hey, Minty, any chance that you can do a video about Best of the Best? The greatest '90s cheesy movie but also has some moments that are amazing. Especially the flashbacks.

[@comicbookninja5268]

I really enjoyed this movie. Definitely NOT a turd.

[@moviejunkpodcast]

I wonder if the time traveling story eventually evolved to TMNT 3?

[@animefan25]

Teen Witch is not a spin-off of Teen Wolf. It is a separate movie outright.

[@dr.decker3623]

it a sep er at Moo vee,.. NOT!!!

[@peterkrug2327]

I think you could argue it was inspired by Teen Wolf.

[@thefonzkiss]

“Originally pitched as a female version of Teen Wolf (1985), it was later reworked into a standalone spin-off film of its own.”

[@jaspr1999]

Your reviews are really just the highlight of my day! This movie... Well, you're right. While far from the best of the series (including The Next Karate Kid) it still has some memorable moments. Still, hearing Morita's idea of Johnny being Miagis' doctor is just an amazing idea and would've added SO much to the story. So does the blast from the past story of Karate being brought to Japan from China. I would have seen those movies in a heartbeat. As it was, my wife & I purposely waited until it came out on tape before we saw it as the preview was pretty telling as to how good/bad it was going to be.

[@antoniomontana5899]

Johnny's life is trash at the start of 'Cobra Kai'. But, it wasn't just because he lost the karate tournament. He just failed in life

[@surferdude4487]

It was a combination of his drinking, bad temper and lack of people skills. Sure, the guy had some bad breaks, but he also had opportunities to be better that he kept on turning down.

[@DeathBYDesign666]

He also became the main protagonist instead of the villain. It's quite a good story watching him go from rock bottom to the top of the world and back to an even darker rock bottom. Only this time he's actually a better person who was dealt a bad hand because of his rivalry with Daniel and through the actions of his two sons.

[@givennorton]

Way to miss the entire point

[@AD1978leo]

@@DeathBYDesign666 he and Daniel are both going to carry guilt. I think we all want to see them team up and I think it's coming.

[@DeathBYDesign666]

@@AD1978leo Yeah but I think they have to really duke it out first. Everyone wants this fight to happen, but they've only been giving us little crumbs of one so far. It's the one thing they have to get out of the way before they own up to their mutual respect for one another.

[@AndrewJShirley]

Terry and Mike are so fucking OTT but I bloody love every second they are around. The sauna scene alone shows how awesome Terry is as a character. The "knuckles" part was an "oh shit" moment that people will remember for a long time.

[@gingeta5961]

HEY I LIKE THAT!

[@eXistenZ1864]

Pat Morita's idea of his character dying sounds like it would have been beautiful and sad as an ending to the series. I would loved to have seen that, it even feels more relatable to the first two movies.

[@lucrativesoundsent.1274]

Great video Minty! You should do videos for 10 things you didn't know about Hudson Hawk and My Blue Heaven. They are great movies!

[@kikichucktown]

"Bizarre Teen Wolf spinoff?!?!" Teen Witch is a masterpiece Minty!

[@jasonmitchell8243]

Yes, how exactly is Teen Witch related to Teen Wolf?

[@stogieguy7201]

Top that!

[@timeghost82]

My sister loves that movie. Especially when that girl starts rapping and the guys in the lowrider. She's a dork

[@yoda908]

Teen witch was originally pitched as a female teen wolf movie. If you pay attention close enough; premise is sth:dthe same only it's a female witch.

[@sahej6939]

for girls only lol

[@Hitman-316]

Just watched it again last night, been a while for me. I love 3, Terry is great

[@AGourrier]

A good friend of mine, William Christopher Ford, played Dennis in this movie.

[@NickP]

That’s cool.. He was good in the role. He looks like that one guy we all grew up with.

[@rufioquin2406]

Awesome. He’s a legit martial artist and teaches still today. He’s aged just as well as the rest of them also.

[@AGourrier]

@@rufioquin2406 it's always my hope that if Cobra Kai continues to go on that he gets brought back at least once

[@danielflynn8530]

The show is pretty good. I love how they are bringing back some of the previous characters and it has a great story.

[@nehemiahnealy1853]

One interesting thing about Sean Kanan injury is that that if he couldn't resume filming, he was going to be replaced by Brandon Lee. That would of been Epic if Brandon Lee was the villan.

[@jaysonraphaelmurdock8812]

That would have been incredibly interesting

[@AndrewJShirley]

Holy fuck, that would have been incredible! Imagine him being the sole bad guy? OR having to team up with Daniel to take on Cobra Kai *dribbles at the idea* Let's be fair though, Brandan would have eclipsed everyone, he was an incredible actor.

[@tedlogan5628]

The action scenes with Lee would've been pretty legit. Ralph might've actually ended up in a body bag by the end of the movie..Lol

[@ryderraynes7]

This is my favorite Karate Kid movie!

[@DeltaEcho303]

My favorite scene was Terry Silver having his underlings present him with a selection of beater cars for his ruse. I can just imagine them at the used car lot: Sales person: "What type of vehicle are you looking for?" Underling: "One where my megalomaniac boss will look like an average person to support his convoluted revenge plot." Sales person: "Oh, he's a movie producer. Right this way."

[@willdpe1256]

Terry Silver is so over the top...I could see him kidnap Daniel's wouldbe girlfriend and tie her to the train tracks....

[@blacklotusgym]

Thanks minty. These movies shaped my adult life. Your vids are A+. Thanks man. Keep them coming

[@Plotspider]

The problem I had with the third movie was that it lowered the stakes so much. The second movie was life or death. The third went back to "winning the tournament."

[@steveknapp5815]

Minty me ol china, sometimes, only sometimes I will click the like before I've got to end of your vid. Why? Coz your vids are always gold! Keep em coming me ol china. ❤ from England 😁

[@leapoldstotch4987]

I really liked three , hell I would of lapped up another 3 movies I just wanted to see the karate kid

[@janitorman33]

I think this movie is underrated it's a dang good movie. If you haven't watched Cobra Kai on Netflix it's a must-watch. It reflects back on Karate Kid 1 and 3

[@rufioquin2406]

This movie is a mess but I still like it. Silver makes the film, and 3 has the best soundtrack imo. “Daniel San your best karate still inside.” “Now time let out!”

[@alanguages]

Yes, I liked KK3 also. The script should have been more fleshed out and refined. Silver was outstanding, as he wasn't a one dimensional villain. Corrupting Daniel was an awesome idea.

[@alesaenz]

Tks for making a video focused on the third movie. I know that it's not popular but I like to watch it along with the original saga.

[@gregoryferber3231]

Love the work. Love to see you do "My Blue Heaven".

[@palaceofwisdom9448]

That might be the second best Steve Martin movie that nobody talks about. Fortunately Minty already gave The Three Amigos some love.

[@thefonzkiss]

Jessica is there for the same reason Dr Who has companions - so the main character can talk to them about the plot.

[@jameskennedy4377]

The main problem with the film is the character of Daniel himself. Macchio looks really soft and awkward and Daniel is overly wimpy and just plain unlikable. Plus, why is Daniel dressed like a nerdy grandfather for the entire movie? Obviously, the screenplay is very weak too. The major issue for me is that Silver's plot doesn't make much sense. Why does training Daniel to be a confident, aggressive fighter supposedly a way to guarantee that he will lose to Barnes? After all, the biggest obstacle to Daniel beating Barnes is supposedly that he's afraid of him so wouldn't teaching Daniel to be a bad-ass make it MORE likely that he might defeat Barnes? And if Daniel HAD defeated Barnes, wouldn't Daniel and Miyagi probably just reconcile, the result being that their lives would simply go on as before?

[@GreatNinjaman]

The intention was: 1. Injure Daniel in subtle ways (bruises, busted knuckles, etc) to make him less effective. 2. To cast a shadow of doubt upon Miyagi-sensei. 3. To add a hint of fear by showing Daniel, "Hey. This is gonna hurt you. Quite a bit".

[@ragingjaguarknight86]

Excellent video! Plus Cobra Kai isn't really karate, but more akin to Tang Soo Do/ traditional Tae Kwon Do. Johnny uses Korean commands in the TV show. And yes, Daniel's mom was looking after "Uncle Louie", that's why I was so stoked to see "cousin Louie" in the show. And personally, I feel the premise of Cobra Kai with Johnny being "down and out" , made his story more poignant and impactful. Case in point, it inspired me to to start training again, and as of now, I am more fit in my mid-30's than i was back in college. PS: Cool t-shirt Minty. I dig original Jurassic Park stuff. ^_^

[@stogieguy7201]

This may not hold up like the original or even two which was a decent sequel... but I damn sure liked it as a kid

[@randybarnett2308]

Kreese as a pirate that would've been so cool with the eye patch and the parrot !

[@jasongerrard8940]

The best bit in this film, Miagi taking the piss out of the bad guy with his waaa wooa, wwoowand his hand movements, rest of the film was as homer says as boring as sitting through church.

[@donmorton4597]

I remember this in letterbox on VHS as a well. What’s funny is back then the largest TV screen size was 35 inches in a 4:3 aspect ratio, no wonder people complained. Oh also, I love Terry Silver.

[@chalupacabra1727]

Still not THE TOY, but a good job none the less.

[@higherstandard710]

Great movie. With Richard Prior. Flight of the navigator was a classic to most forget about.

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

Not I, Higher Standard. I’ve got a copy and just watched it 2 weeks ago.

[@Jared1701]

That is an awesome movie. So many layers.

[@mpowe123]

I think the 3rd or even the fourth film should have explored Daniel choosing to stay in Japan to go to school with Kumiko, and Miyagi opening a dojo to teach as Miyagi loses job from the apartments. Kreese storyline stays the same with Terry Silver working to re-open Cobra Kai all over the valley and promote Mike Barnes. Daniel could then have to come back to help Miyagi and face Barnes. A sort of mash between the existing storyline of part 3 with what Cobra Kai series has done.

[@187alan]

He was 28 in this film. Crikey you do learn something everyday.

[@iwritechecksatthegrocerystore]

And his costar was only 16! Why the hell would they even cast that?

[@Thatguy55595]

He’s the goat makes me feel not so old I’m 26

[@godsinbox]

Ralphs actual wife is a year older but looks like a generation older, creepy much? Dont smoke kids, it will stunt your growth

[@TheChrisHype]

I think that’s one of the reasons that Cobra Kai is so good. You see Ralph Macchio and William Zabka on screen and you can tell they absolutely love being there. Passion is probably the most important tool an actor can have for their craft.

[@Rodsuper]

If you remove Jessica then how would Daniel go down and get the bonsai tree where he would be forced to sign the contract to compete???? That part made ,since she knew how to the climb in the picture.

[@Johnny82Utah]

Yes I grew up loving this trilogy, yes I'm reliving them because of Cobra Kai, and yes I'm rewatching them all over and loving them again!

[@hectorlopez1069]

People like the Cobra Kai series.

[@Johnny82Utah]

@@hectorlopez1069 I love it and am rewatching it now, didn't realize they were doing spin offs

[@GarretGrayCamera]

I remember seeing this and thinking Daniel-san and Miyagi's life was becoming like anyone else's, after some excitement life just kind of flattens out and becomes routine, aside from the vengeful lunatic villains that pop up from time to time! I was also getting older and moving away from 'kid' movies and this movie kind of represented that. Plus, that era of great teenage 80's films was running out of steam at this point and this movie epitomized that.

[@homelesshannah50]

Hollyweird just doesn't know when to quit while they're ahead [or behind]

[@chattjedi]

Have you ever thought about doing a vlog on The Heavenly Kid?

[@DW3010]

You just put that “out on the edge” song from the movie in my head… Thanks

[@prague5419]

I'd like to see that one myself. Good movie.

[@chattjedi]

@@prague5419 no worries. The lead actor in the movie, Lewis Smith graduated from my high school in 1974. Also, my grandmother use to babysit with him as a child.

[@chattjedi]

@@DW3010 you're welcome

[@prague5419]

@@chattjedi Wow nifty. Is that the father or the son? The son was lead in Iron Eagle as I recall.

[@DevilDo99Gaming]

Hey minty it's your number one fan here double dog with another shout out with a question for you will you ever be able to do 10 things you didn't know about the road to wellville?

[@gregoriobell2736]

Can you do the movie The Outsiders it's a great movie.

[@Teatime7771]

Gregorio Bell Crossroads is a great Ralph Macchio movie too. Ralph goes from Karate Kid to Guitar Kid.

[@gregoriobell2736]

@@Teatime7771 You are right when Ralph wins the battle in hell great movie.

[@evanhanley6437]

One of my favourite 80s films ever. The cast in it is exceptional and Francis Ford Coppola directs it. Its a masterful combination.

[@joshfactor1]

this is great, thanks. are you going to do part two as well?

[@loneronin6813]

Honestly, I still think this movie isn't as bad as a lot of people seem to think. For me it was some of the little moments that made it at least a bit different from the past, like the bonsai trees for example. One thing that did always get on my nerves a bit is the Terry Silver character. I love his craziness, but I love his caring and compassionate act. I think he was very convincing...or he would've been if they didn't erase any chance of fooling the audience with a better plot twist. Seriously, they could've just introduced Terry Silver as a nice and well-meaning guy who shows up to say his piece and apologize for his friend and co-founder's behavior and deliver the news that he had died. Heck, if you want to show Krese anyway, make it seem like he died of consumption after talking to an old friend over the phone we never hear or see. That way, Terry Silver could continue on with his good guy act and then slowly go more towards the manic villain side as he becomes more intense while teaching Daniel. Once the big reveal occurs, it would've been worth it. That change alone wouldn't just make the movie a masterpiece or anything, but it would've improved it enough to warrant its existence beyond just making a sequel for the sake of it. I still enjoy the movie overall, but I don't watch it nearly as often as the first two films of the series.

[@1846tt]

Hard Time on Planet Earth!!! I loved that show. I periodically search the internet for any traces of it and never turned anything up, but now it's been a good five or eight years since I tried so thank you so much for reminding me of it, man I hope I can see that weird floating eyeball internet character again!

[@georgerockatansky796]

It’s a shame Kumiko didn’t come to America ):

[@zombielover317able]

I have a friend and family member who know about the internet, and dont have cell phones...they have heard of myspace ,FB, twitter but couldnt operate any parts period, and they dont want to...one is 67 and one is 36...i get it Minty he should have at least heard about it...great vids and i smile every time ur accent comes out in some words....

[@blkhemi3925]

For the first 7 minutes, I was wondering who the hell Matt Cheeoh was.

[@michaellong9799]

It’ll be a big disappointment if Mike Barnes doesn’t show up in cobra kai. The guy who plays him is correct saying he should be really different now, maybe a life coach or something.

[@christermyrberg3661]

You should do John Carpenter's Elvis & Escape From L.A.

[@nospoon3822]

I agree with you Monty, III isn't as good as the previous entries but i still enjoy it every time i happen to see it.

[@leastlikedcritic7529]

Part 3 killed everything I loved about 1 and 2.

[@Mctrippzy]

LeastLikedCritic75 correct. It was terrible!

[@jonyoung4790]

I agree thought it was awful

[@1979jon]

Shouldn't of been made

[@jasonmitchell8243]

I agree it was an insult to the first 2 movies. It failed on every level.

[@armondo22]

The Next Karate Kid did that for me

[@markoutwithmark]

I find it oddly comforting when I see there's a new Minty video to watch. I can't explain it so I'm just gonna go with it.

[@unapologeticallyamerican72]

Yeah I wasn’t a fan of this one, except for that one scene where we got to see me Mr. Miyagi put a whooping on Silver and Krease 👌

[@drphot6050]

Same here and ironically enough Terry Silver was a lawyer character on the show Power

[@lobo0122002]

Whaaaa whaaaa whaaaaa! 😂🤣

[@_Pauper_]

i loved 3 & as a kid it made "sense" that in 1 he learns to fight 2 he learned to fight for his life 3 he's a known fighter and the weight that that brings

[@honkytonkinson9787]

I saw this when it first came out on home video. It's completely unmemorable; I only remembered the part where the bonsai tree is broken by the bully until I saw the movie again about a year ago.

[@ejquezad]

I remember going to the theater to watch it when I was a kid. I felt the same, I didn't love it but I can still watch it again on TV if there is nothing better to watch at that moment.

[@chalupacabra1727]

I think the Re-Tread label is a little misplaced.

[@grimstone8002]

I remember thinking as a kid that Daniel's character came off as a baby that cried about everything. I hated it and never saw it again. I might have to give another watch after all these years.

[@CradleofValentine666]

The Jessica character was there to be Mike Barns's punch bag.

[@Teatime7771]

David Daniel She was so forgettable. I did not care for her. Makes me glad Daniel did not marry her.

[@synthact]

Great Vid - as usual...but have to make one IMPORTANT POINT. Absolutely LUUUUUUUV the E.T. Atari Cartridge on the shelf...nuff said.

[@Chronoic]

I used to think Terry Silver was Tommy from Power Rangers when I was little.

[@gingeta5961]

I also use to think tommy was atreyu from never ending story when I was a kid

[@Rob_1776]

The Karate Kid! And The Karate Kid 3 are my favorite! Wasn't much into part 2! Just like Rocky 1,2,3 and V are my favorite! Yes I actually like part 5! Especially the street fight at the end! And I actually like Karate Kid 3 the best out of all of them!

[@Melody-bourbonite4life]

My favorite is an unpopular opinion but I love "the next karate kid" just something about a girl standing up for herself and kicking a little A**.

[@shtarker5493]

Please do My Cousin Vinny next!

[@AmosTheTalented]

In an interview with Black Belt magazine Sean Kanan also voiced some concerns about the movie. However he did joke about its plausibility saying, “I kick his ass for the first 100 minutes of the film, and then he wins in the last 30 seconds.”

[@chalupacabra1727]

They VETO'd the first script because they thought learning Karate in China wouldn't make sense to most people.

[@goldentaco4970]

I always thought Kung Fu was Chinese and Karate originated in Japan.

[@chalupacabra1727]

@@goldentaco4970 That is 100% correct my friend.

[@TheStrykerProject]

Yeah, they're lucky they dropt that 'period piece' aspect. Learning karate in China would not have made any sense and likely would have pissed a lot of people off. I expected more comments like this, though...so perhaps not so many people would have been angry?

[@badlaamaurukehu]

There were martial style influences and lineage from China but that was long before the 1600's when Japan already had its own well established and distinctive combat arts.

[@chalupacabra1727]

@@TheStrykerProject It was way more hyped in the 80's that Kung Fu came from China and Karate came from Japan. Martial Arts have been so cross pollinated over the last 25 years most youngins don't know the difference anymore.

[@MrBlockice22]

Yeah 3 was cool with me. Loved my dudes Ralph and Pat!! No complaints here LOL

[@cthewave9955]

Sooooo...were the Daniel and Jessica characters the original roots for student-teacher relationships? 🤔

[@marlonclark1896]

hmmmmmm......maybe

[@pearljam619]

Who is the actress in the test footage at 8:09 I’m sure I’ve seen her before in other things. (Saved By The Bell perhaps Leanna Creel?)

[@moonscar119]

first movie i ever watched with a friend without parents around. great memories. i'm thinking first grade

[@beefbonger420]

The thing I hated worst of III was how Daniel didn't have to fight in the tournament until the final fight. It only made sense when you realize that Daniel could have 'taken a fall' during the beginning in order to avoid fighting Mike.

[@1888swordsman]

Karate Kid 3 was ok, not the best, worst was the remake. Still now we have a better future. Cobra Kai.....Never dies!!!!! Sweep the leg Johnny.

[@shatteredsoldier81]

I felt the Johnny character in Cobra Kai is like taking a dude from the 80’s and dropping him off in modern day and told to survive.

[@DeathBYDesign666]

Hey it works though and you can totally buy him in that role. I'm thinking he just fell apart after his only father figure tried to kill him. I think he got ptsd from it and just fell out of touch with everything.

[@arturkarpinski164]

Johnny didn't know what Facebook was not the internet!!

[@DW3010]

He didn’t know about the Internet either though, or at best had never used it before. Remember how he didn’t know how to turn on the computer, connect to Wi-Fi, then when he “discovered the Internet” he looked up things that we would look up in the 80s if we had the Internet back then.

[@arturkarpinski164]

@@DW3010 I must be wearing orthopedic shoes because I stand corrected!!!!!

[@afa78djd]

How is that unrealistic though? I am about the age portrayed by said character and had no interest in the Internet well until my freakin' early 40s! Some people just get caught in the past if there's no real need to use new technology or engage in the latest Pop culture.

[@EnsignRedSquad]

I think they should do a. Karate Kid prequel with Mr. Miyagi in his prime, learning the ways of Karate.

[@scottishpatriot5908]

He’s 28 in this film? That is crazy.

[@godsinbox]

yeah, you should see him with his actual wife from that period. he couldve shot the first 'mom porn' movie

[@corrollasful]

I'm honestly glad we still got a trilogy on it, not the best and yes it has its problems but it still sticks to lore and finds itself with something to go with, Daniel losing himself, the relationship between Mr. Miyagi and Daniel declining, a new Villain, the lore is still there and the story still made its way.

[@leemcmillan8035]

I know its not as good quality wise to the first two, but I really like 3 and like it more than part 2. I can say, honestly, Barnes and Silver are better villains than Chozen.. Still love the whoje trilogy

[@brokefrogproductions]

Fact #11: Daniel really, REALLY likes macaroni & cheese.