The Karate Kid (1984) First Time Watching! Movie Reaction!!

[@TBRSchmitt]

Wishing everyone a great start to your 2022! Thank you all for the support!

[@blackknightsin]

same to you as well

[@TBRSchmitt]

@@blackknightsin thank you!

[@jeremystevens6640]

Happy New Year to you guys too my year is starting off perfectly because this video is one of the last videos of this brand new year so thank you also it is my honor privilege and pleasure to support you guys you guys are amazing ✌️❤️😚🥰

[@tonyyul703]

@@TBRSchmitt buddy I promise you.... Watch the Karate 🥋 Kid movies first then Cobra 🐍 Kai.... It is awesome

[@js0988]

Definitely need to watch the Karate Kid trilogy before watching Cobra Kai.

[@GD-tt6hl]

Pat Morita was nominated for an Oscar for best supporting actor for his performance. (he based a lot of the character on his father, his broken speech patterns, Pat himself was born and raised in Southern California)

[@eddyandthebadcheese2247]

Pat Morita , along with his family, was forced into a Japanese internment camp during WW2, just like the character he played in the movie. His family lost their business, house and all their belongings . He was also paralyzed as a child for years and had experimental back surgery which allowed him to walk again.

[@11DNA11]

@@eddyandthebadcheese2247 Internment is a nice way to say concentratoon camp or forced labor camp.

[@biguy617]

He was on Happy Days before he got this role.

[@libertatemadvocatus1797]

@@11DNA11 Technically, you're correct. It's just that "concentration camp" is usually equated to "death camp" for most people.

[@CaptainVideoBlaster]

Insert the Miyagi/Daniel bit from Community here.

[@erictaylor5877]

The scene where Daniel realizes he's been learning to block from all those chores, and Miyagi just opens up on him without warning and he blocks it all....goosebumps.

[@bbwng54]

Pivotal point of the movie

[@calebhodson7421]

Muscle memory works

[@erictaylor5877]

@Callmekylie uh yeah, that's what I said

[@BIGxBOSSxx1]

Easily one of my favorite movie scenes ever. It’s hypnotizing.

[@dangchanneldeg6948]

The best part of the movie. I got really close to my Taekwondo teacher (master) that when he died in 2014, I took it really hard and remembered the last time I saw him at a restaurant, I should have talked to him more. I keep on googling on and off about him and look him up and remember the place where I took my classes at. And all the memories when my grandfather took me to one of my classes and I had to remember the directions to get there. LOL

[@Generic_Man]

Elizabeth Shue was back in college by the time "Karate Kid II" started filming, so she was written out of the rest of the films, but if you want to see another great 80's movie she starred in (that doesn't get enough love), you should check out "Adventures in Babysitting" from 1987. It's an absolute classic.

[@burntvirtue]

College? She chose to do the movie Cocktail with Tom Cruise instead of KK2

[@Generic_Man]

@@burntvirtue "Cocktail" came out 2 years after "Karate Kid II." She was finishing college during that time. It was an easy decision for her to make because she was not happy with her intended role in "Karate Kid II" (she was being written out regardless) and two of her other films that were already completed -- "Link" and "Adventures in Babysitting" -- were being released in the meantime.

[@MrFlathands]

But don't watch Adventures in Babysitting via Disney+ - it's slightly edited/censored there

[@biguy617]

Well the new love interest in Karate Kid 2 was nicer anyway.

[@stirgy4312]

Classic?? Up there with gone with the wind? One flew over the cuckoo's nest? The defiant ones? Forrest Gump? Adventures in babysitting is not a classic. Maybe a great movie but...

[@darylsfan9680]

Pat Morita absolutely nailed his role as Mr. Miyagi. He unfortunately passed away years ago. RIP Pat Morita/ Nariyoshi Miyagi

[@TheSteviebabes]

On Cobra Kai I really want Kreese to mock that little bitch Daniel over Miyagi being dead 😃😃 "Where's Miyagi, LaRusso?"

[@mrpringle9479]

@@TheSteviebabes you weird af

[@Truckergunners]

2005 he sadly left us

[@kissmy_butt1302]

You have to watch the interviews on the movie. The original producer didn't want him and then saw the preliminaries. He came an apologized to Pat personally.

[@Tipi83]

He was great in Happy Days too. :)

[@drewrayg]

I can’t wait for you guys to see The Karate Kid II. It’s probably one of my favorite sequels ever!! It’s so great.

[@beyonderbill3409]

It doesn't get the love that it deserves. Definitely my favorite of the series!

[@Camuska]

#StillInLoveWithKumiko

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

It is a great sequel, at a time when sequels were usually known to be fairly crappy. I don’t hate Karate Kid 3, it’s not as good as I & II, but they should probably watch it if they ever decide to watch Cobra Kai.

[@foreignmilk]

part 2 was perhaps the best of the original trillogy

[@ToniMcGinty]

KK2 gets a really bad rap, but I think it´s the best of the trilogy. For my money, Cobra Kai does it the other way round (great Season 1, poor Season 2, AWESOME Season 3...about to start Season 4!).

[@4040bsc]

"No such thing as bad student, only bad teacher." Such a simple line, but it has a lot of power behind it and reverberates throughout the entire story of these characters. You're in for a great ride.

[@mattp6089]

It's kind of the entire principle of what they explore in Cobra Kai.

[@MrParkerman6]

It's a stupid line, cuz it straight up isn't true. There are DEFINITELY bad students.

[@4040bsc]

@@MrParkerman6 I don't agree that the line is stupid, but I also think there are probably some bad students out there (although I do believe truly bad students are far rarer than bad teachers). That said, whether Miyagi's statement is wholly true or not isn't really pertinent; the idea that a teacher's missteps or failings (whether as a teacher or just their own personal issues) can or will manifest negatively in their students is an integral story aspect of entire Karate Kid franchise from the first movie all the way into Cobra Kai.

[@DarknessIsThePath]

@@MrParkerman6 Bad students are usually sociopaths, narcissists or psychos though.

[@Broken-xi5io]

@@DarknessIsThePath I agree, but even those groups of people can receive positive influence from a good teacher.

[@doughbafett]

29:05 The ending wasn't supposed to be that abrupt. The script had an epilogue where Miyagi deals with Kreese after the tournament. But John G. Avildsen thought the movie didn't need that and felt that the extra scene could be saved for a sequel. So they did a pickup shot of Miyagi's closeup and that was the ending they went with. They made the right call since the parking lot scene works pretty well as an opener for Part II.

[@TheKiman2]

Agreed. Might seem abrupt but it's also like Rocky ending. Match ends, movie ends and it's perfect.

[@synaesthesia2010]

it doesn't just work well for the opening, but it's a great call back later in the film and sets up part 3

[@liyon316]

I always felt there should have been an epilogue scene with Daniel and Ally walking along the beach where everything started and they see Johnny with his boys and there's a sign of respect between him and Daniel. Never Back Down actually had an ending like that seeing that it was basically a spiritual remake of this one.

[@AxeloftheKey]

Especially with how the parking lot scene echoes the final scene of Part II. All in all a good choice.

[@ashscott6068]

@@liyon316 It REALLY doesn't work in Never Back Down. The dude hospitalised the guy's friend, just to force him to fight. He wasn't just a bully; he was a fucking psycho

[@BigBWolf90]

Fun fact: Ralph Macchio still has the car. The judge for the final match Pat Johnson is the martial arts instructor for the cast & crew who gave Cobra Kai & Miyagi-Do different styles: for Cobra Kai it's Tang Soo Do & for Miyagi-Do it's Goju Ryu. Also "You're the Best Around" was almost the theme song for Rocky III instead of "Eye of the Tiger"

[@christinadoxstader3004]

Forgot to mention that the scene where Miyagi is drunk and Daniel basically tucks him in and he finds his Medal of Honor and the letter about his wife and child really sums up how important they become to each other. They're way more than teacher/student or even friends. They quickly fall into a father/son relationship, something both of them need.

[@thelastshogun3913]

Incredibly, the studio wanted Avildsen to cut that scene. He refused. It was the right choice.

[@doughbafett]

@@thelastshogun3913 It's the scene that got Morita his Oscar nod.

[@christinadoxstader3004]

@@thelastshogun3913 Sometimes studios don't know anything. It's a critical scene and without it the events in the second movie aren't as impactful.

[@christinadoxstader3004]

@@doughbafett Definitely. The comparable scene in the remake with Jackie Chan makes a weak remake into something worth watching IMO

[@kylereese4822]

Miyagi and is the real given name of Pat Morita’s brother, can be seen stamped in reverse on his World War II dog tags, being used as a keychain for the car he gives Daniel as a birthday present. Fun fact... the SpaceX Launch tower at Boca Chicca the catching arms are called " Chop Sticks " after the fly catching part in the movie....

[@J_Rossi]

The revelation of what happened to Miyagi's wife and son is still heartbreaking over thirty years later. In a way, Daniel 'became' the son Miyagi had lost.

[@BigBWolf90]

One of the most touching teacher/student & father/son relationships ever in film

[@Tipi83]

Exactly! That's what I've always thought since the day I first saw this as a kid.

[@tinderbox218]

And Miyagi became like his father figure. We never really know in this movie what had happened to Daniel's birth father.

[@jean-philippedoyon9904]

Mr Miyagi...sensei, father figure, medal of honor war hero, philosopher...One of the best character in all of cinema, he is just the best !! RIP Pat Morita...

[@screviews]

You two should definitely react to Cobra Kai. #CobraKaiNeverDies.

[@just2coolkk]

but watch part 2-3 first ! its important to get the series...

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

Absolutely.

[@keef5]

That has to be the plan right??????

[@tdegrddeehjgd]

SC, fancy seeing you here. Your house still stink cos of them pineapples?

[@MarkMurray03]

Cobra kai is the best series out there I’ve rewatched it a stupid amount of times it’s mad😂

[@KurNorock]

That whole scene with Daniel throwing his bike in the trash and then following conversation with his mom was all a one-shot. And much of the emotional stuttering and raw energy was due to Ralph forgetting his lines and ad-libbing to make up for it. But it ended up being an amazingly well done scene with fantastic acting through a wide range of emotions.

[@robpegler6545]

I was a kid when I saw this at the movies. Daniel landing the crane kick at the end was one of those rare moments where I can remember an entire movie theatre collectively holding their breath, then breaking out into applause at the same time.

[@Bhint320610]

This is such a feel good movie. Pat and Ralph’s on screen chemistry is so powerful. Wish everybody had a teacher like Mr. Myagi.

[@razkable]

I hate how they laugh at a serious scene...Daniel dropping to his knees is not funny...it's meant to show how naive he is to the training he got while sanding waxing painting...your suppose to be intense and in it like he is listening to Miyagi fed up showing him never to doubt his mentor after drinking...

[@TheEnnisfan]

I remember seeing this in the theatre. It's nice to see young people have the same reaction I did as a young man. Great reaction as always, guys. R.I.P. Pat Morita.

[@kylereese4822]

R.I.P... Rob Garrison, best known for playing the role of Tommy..... Garrison, whose character shouted the famous quote "Get him a body bag!" appeared in both The Karate Kid and The Karate Kid Part II alongside Macchio, and also appeared in one episode of Cobra Kai's second season.

[@phildodson6141]

Saw this in theatre too...i was 9. My favorite movie of all time . no matter how many times I watch it ...the endimg always gets me still! Get a little choked up. Great inspirational movie.

[@jonathanaldecoa1099]

I’m old as balls and was a kid when this came out. We actually watched this in elementary school on a real film print. This was before the invention of DVD. As I said I’m old as balls 🤪

[@MiguelRodriguez-dk2ds]

@@phildodson6141 Daniel LaRusso is a cool name.

[@doughbafett]

33:32 Bobby was definitely the most conflicted and honorable of the Cobra Kais. He's the one who tells Johnny that Daniel's been beaten up enough after they chase him out of the dance. There's a deleted scene where he walks off in disgust past Kreese after he's forced to take Daniel out with the illegal kick. If you notice closely, he's never seen in the background when Johnny and Daniel are fighting at the end. And given the career path he takes when he reappears in Cobra Kai, you can tell he was a decent guy all along.

[@John_Locke_108]

(Edited for spelling) Bobby and Daniel could have been great friends if Bobby didn't succumb to the peer pressure.

[@w1975b]

@@John_Locke_108 did you mean could?

[@B-a-t-m-a-n]

But at the end, Johnny said, "You're alright, Larusso. Good match," as he handed Daniel the first place trophy. Maybe they wouldn't have become friends, but I think they would have at least left on good terms.

[@John_Locke_108]

@@w1975b Thanks! Autofill is your enemy at 3 am.

[@wrl_882]

It's really funny because of how his character was in Cobra kai lmao

[@peterramsay4674]

I like the way each of them have holes in their hearts from the absence of a family member. They understand each other’s pain.

[@back2back379]

Mr. Miyagi and Daniel is one of the greatest character relationships in the history of cinema. Hits you hard in so many ways.

[@razkable]

Another one..lilo and stitch...

[@guess6635]

@@razkable Also very true.

[@FutureBoy85]

Such a great movie! Never gets old. Can't wait for yall to watch part II.

[@rickmoreno7166]

Loved this movie when it first came out, I remember seeing it in the theater. The relationship between Daniel and Miyagi is definitely the center of this movie. What's most notable, I think, is that after Daniel is there for Miyagi's bender on his anniversary, both actors do such a great job of conveying the real vulnerability Miyagi had in those moments, and Daniel's respect for what happened to him. That part of the movie makes me cry every damn time, not just because it's sad, but it's also touching at how much it deepens their friendship. Daniel has seen Miyagi at his worst, and been there to catch him on the way down, without judgement. We should all be so lucky to have a friend like that.

[@imagino0010]

To this day Mr. Miyagi’s back story makes me tear up. From his birth, to the war and to his wife and child dying. And on top of all, the guy has a freaking Medal of Honor! Makes you think how humble this man is! He could easily have had all the PTSD from the war and have all the hate towards the world because of the way he lost his wife and child and take out his anger towards anyone who crossed paths with him knowing he has real world life and death martial arts skills plus war and survival training… it’s insane! But instead he chose to stay focused, humble and loving thanks to the upbringing his father and mother gave him. In his heart he is simply a fisherman. Pat Morita’s performance in that scene still gives me chills. No doubt that scene must have to get him the Oscar nomination! (Also wanted to add: Please react to Karate Kid Part ll. To me it is the perfect sequel to this story by going the opposite direction in every way as far as characters goes by focusing on Mr. Miyagi and proving his student can handle real life scenarios with his training by tagging along. As he adapts to the struggles of the world and not over doing his fighting skills. People forget that this movies focuses on self defense when life situations come your way. They are NOT supposed to be Stephen Segal or Van Damme movies.)

[@wolf99000]

plus when you take into account how the US treated Asian Americans in the war inturning them in camps and the like the fact he won the medal of honour is even more touching

[@incogneato6725]

Mr Miyagi's wife was put into an internment camp along with other Japanese Americans in WWII. She may have died due to inferior medical care there, all while he was fighting for America earning a medal of valor.

[@yankeesfan3961]

Mr. Miyagi was in Happy Days, as he played Arnold.

[@brianlinville5420]

Miyagi could have easily became like kreese during vietnam. But he didn't

[@nickperkins8477]

Pat’s performance when Ralph comes back from the country club is amazing.

[@jenspfennig9226]

It was like watching the movie again for the first time with you guys. I had just turned 18 when it came out and now a few month shy of 56. My feelings about this movie have never changed and both of expressed them so well.Thank you so much for this great reaction!

[@patflanagan7278]

26:55 Vidal was actually heavily involved behind the scenes too. He helped create the Crane Kick and even doubled for Pat Morita during the film. It's actually him on the post the first time Daniel sees Miyagi doing the crane kick.

[@kathyastrom1315]

I saw this in ‘84, and have always thought it was one of the best sports films ever, as well as one of the best teen films ever. I think my favorite moment, though, was the bow Daniel gave Mr, Miyagi after finding out his story-a wonderful show of respect in such a simple gesture.

[@bigcahuna42366]

This movie had one of the best 80s vibes than any other film from that time period. Born in the mid 70s, grew up in the 80s, I really miss the good ole' days so bad.

[@bryanCJC2105]

Back in 1984, this movie had a huge impact on high school and young adult boys. It's hard to explain. This movie was so popular and was so influential. I think it made boys who felt bullied feel some hope that they can stand up for bullyism. The lessons of this movie were wide and profound and while, it didn't change the world, I believe it instilled in many young men an example of what a real man is supposed to be like with a sense of what honor and respect are. Growing up in the early 80s myself, I can relate to the gulf between the kids that had money and those who didn't. Consumerism reached a fever pitch in the 80s. In high school, the brand of clothes were important. The sunglasses, the shoes, the watch, everything. The kind of car was important. The neighborhood was important. It was hard if you didn't have money to not look like you didn't have money. You might save up for a while from a job to afford a Ralph Lauren or Izod polo shirt, or for a pair of Calvin Klein jeans. It was crazy. So, it was nice back then to see a rich girl like a poor boy over other rich boys. Hope. That was this movie gave boys.

[@jannathompson2262]

I grew up in the 80's and agree with everything you said. It sucked being a girl. We had to deal with all that shit too...😒

[@MiguelRodriguez-dk2ds]

@@jannathompson2262 did you get bullied by a blonde karate guy?.

[@jannathompson2262]

@@MiguelRodriguez-dk2ds I'm responding to everything the poster said and he didn't mention a "blonde karate guy" LOL

[@lizfinkelstein1323]

Similar to Rocky, you have these small movies with totally untested casts and crew, no real budget, but there is **heart** behind them and they become cultural touchstones. That was one amazing part of the 1980's.

[@athens_1psvr31]

Wife and I watched Season 4 on Friday. Wanted Season 5 on Saturday. The writers are geniuses.

[@josetheragood3213]

The "shoulder trick" was a godsend to anyone who had to take care of younger family. Anytime they got a little bump or bruise that would cause crying this stopped it.

[@NoActuallyGo-KCUF-Yourself]

This is still one of the best martial arts films ever. This modern version of the ancient master-student relationship is so well done. Miyagi's wise life lessons should be taken to heart.

[@razkable]

Some comment on how fast the ending is really no epilogue like 1 minute after the crane kick it ends but it's meant to inspire so when you finished the film kids could run out the theater happy....I prefer that unique approach...not every film needs 3-5 minutes added on to explain stuff afterwards..that's not what it was about...we can't top that crane kick daniel saying we did it and the miyagi final shot..it's too perfect with johnny even humbling himself and ali celebrating...we saw how everyone important in the film was there and their facial reactions to stuff..we understand we don't need dialogue or an extra post trophy scene flash forward...the film ends perfectly...not every film needs to end abrupt but this one did...it's an inspiring moment in time where everything went well let's end on the hype

[@sullyfox4993]

I always found it interesting that Ralph Macchio was 4 years OLDER than William Zabka. Daniel looks so much smaller and younger than Johnny, but in real life, Macchio would be graduating from High School around the same time Zabka was still in Junior High.

[@PDDSimracing]

'Crossroads' with Ralph Macchio is worth a watch. Karate kid formula but with a blues guitarist. Happy new year.

[@MrDabulls23]

Especially the final showdown with Steve Vai!

[@michelvanderweide8542]

This was such a heartwarming and genuinely real reaction that it at times made me tear up. Back in the day when this film came out (I’m an 80’s child) I was the focus of bullies, and as such this film really meant a lot to me. I really loved how it showed that someone can stand up to their bullies and come out on top of it. It has, and always will be one of my all-time favorite films. The second part for me though was even slightly better. Can’t say why that is yet, as I don’t want to spoil the second movie for you guys. But yeah, this was a great and wonderful reaction and it truly made my sunday a lot better. Looking forward to seeing you watch part 2 😊

[@adamromero]

31:38 The confusion is because of a deleted scene. Ali tries to explain what happened at the country club to Daniel but he doesn't want to hear it. So he tries to apologize later. Something to that effect.

[@razkable]

But as an audience we already know that it was a misunderstanding and she was not in the wrong so we don't need that clarification....Daniel saw the worst in her cause he's self loathing and selfish he overreacted....he should of known her better...she's not like that...he's wrong 100%...the guy reacting should know this..how do you keep a girl being that naive

[@Melissdan]

@@razkable Put yourself in Daniel's shoes. Your crush is running late to your date then you them kissing their ex lover. I'd be pretty heated to. Daniel already has a lot of insecurities about their different incomes and seeing that basically confirmed it for him. Also it's not like he knew Ali all that well it's only been a few months. Plus they're TEENAGERS teens have many misunderstandings. You seem to have a biased opinion on Daniel already.

[@LordEriolTolkien]

As a teen from the 80's we always knew we were in a Golden Age, of sorts, particularly with regard to Music and Film. Looking back now it is truly remarkable just how many still stand up to modern scrutiny and are in fact excellent to this day. Even some of those that have dated, are in some ways timeless. Compared to recent Hollywood dross it is like a different world entirely. I was 16 on release: The Target Audience

[@stsolomon618]

A wise man once said wax on and wax off. That wise man was Mr. Miyagi

[@TBRSchmitt]

Very wise!

[@bartlebyscriviner6456]

"Is he making a joint?" "Yeah...I mean, 'Whats that?'" XD

[@vwlssnvwls3262]

I love this trilogy, and absolutely love the Cobra Kai Netflix series. If you enjoy the movies, and you should watch the trilogy first, then you will love Cobra Kai. The fourth movie, The Next Karate Kid, is worth a watch for a young Hilary Swank, but otherwise is not needed for the Karate Kid universe.

[@TBRSchmitt]

So far we loved the first movie and excited to watch the second!

[@jeremystevens6640]

@@TBRSchmitt yay I can't wait 🥰✌️❤️

[@Necrowolf81]

@@TBRSchmitt The Next Karate Kid is NOT worth a watch.

[@jkhoover]

@@Necrowolf81 But I'm predicting it's going to be necessary eventually.

[@WillsonT011]

Sorry, I disagree with this whole "the fourth movie is not worth it", anything involving Mr. Miyagi, is worth it👍 The Cobra Kai series is still ongoing. Which means, characters that were in all four movies, could still make appearances on that show. So in my opinion, you have to watch the 4th movie just in case

[@woodedlane]

Ralph was 22 years old when he made this movie. 30 when he did My Cousin Vinny. You should definitely see 'The Outsiders' if you haven't.

[@omgbygollywow]

You have no idea how the “Cobra Kai” show continues the story. It is so original and good. Best show I ever saw.

[@msdarby515]

This is the quote that gets repeated in my family, over and over... "Daniel-san, must talk. Walk on road. Walk right side, safe. Walk left side, safe. Walk middle, sooner or later, [makes squish gesture] get squish, just like grape. Here karate, same thing. Either you karate do, yes, or karate do, no. You karate do, guess so, [makes squish gesture] just like grape.”

[@805Bruin]

When Samantha said "those are little kids!" at the beginning of the tournament - I took lessons with that kid in the tan gi when I first started taking karate in 1986.

[@joek468]

Oh fun fact the Cobra Kai at the tournament that told Danny "you're dead meat" is Chad Mcqueen, son of legendary actor Steve Mcqueen

[@daemonredfield3211]

Fun trivia about the song "You're the Best" song: It was originally written for Rocky III, but they went with "Eye of the Tiger" instead. If you pay attention to the lyrics, it doesn't actually make sense for Daniel as a character, because it is actually recounting the story of Rocky III.

[@auerstadt06]

If not for "The Karate Kid," Pat Morita would be forever known as Arnold from "Happy Days."

[@razkable]

No he was on mash and like love boat I think or gillgan Island two of those shows and appeared in a few other shows too

[@-M0LE]

Wax on Wax off (Stuck in my head for decades)

[@PixelatedH2O]

This is one of the very first movies I remember ever watching (along with The Princess Bride). The first two movies are absolute classics. The third is generally panned as being awful, but it does help finish up Daniel's story (until Cobra Kai). The Next Karate Kid, as well as the Jackie Chan version of The Karate Kid are completely unnecessary to watch. Fun fact: Ralph Macchio still has the car he was given in the movie, and it makes an appearance in Cobra Kai.

[@Timo8.2.]

The 3rd one isn´t that bad. It´s a masterpiece compared to 4 and the Will Smith son karate kid

[@PixelatedH2O]

@@Timo8.2. III has absolutely trash reviews through Rotten Tomatoes. I know that site isn't exactly the best metric for finding good movies, but it's widely regarded as being awful.

[@Timo8.2.]

@@PixelatedH2O Yea but it's still better than the 4th and the trash movie with Will Smith's son. I don't really care what the critics say or rotten tomatoes. It's not the greatest movie but it isn't the worst. It's a little too similar to the first with the tournament at the end

[@weepingscorpion8739]

Trilogy is a definite yes. The Next Karate Kid has Mr. Miyagi so even though it's not as good as the others it's still worth watching as it may still be continued in the Cobra Kai series.

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

@@Timo8.2. Yeah, III isn’t awful. I’ve seen it a few times, but generally only recommend the 3rd film if someone really likes the Karate Kid or if they’re going to watch Cobra Kai.

[@wampa25]

This film came out when I was 12, and it got into martial arts. I studied at a dojo that taught a mixture of Judo and Tae Kwon Do. My mother put a bonzai tree patch on the back of my gi just like the one on Daniel's. And my name is Danial, as well. My sensei didn't call me Daniel-san, though, as that is a Japanese thing and my sensei was Korean. FYI: the -san thing is a unisex title meaning Mr./Ms. So, Mr. Miyagi is calling Daniel Mr. Daniel.

[@gustonzimasheen]

I'm so glad you reacted to The Karate Kid. Is one of my favs growing up in the 80s. I watch a lot of reaction channels, but I reckon your channel is the best around, and nothing's gonna ever keep you down.

[@LAAPmusic]

One of my top comfort movies. Mr. Miyagi is the best, shoulda won the Oscar that year.

[@johnszczerba9979]

This movie gets me emotional when i watch it. The parts with the best music training on the beach and the tournament at the end I get teary eyed even now. I'm in my 40's 😂. Just such a classic. I love that it ends with Mr Miyagi smiling abruptly

[@DRaymore44]

Before this movie was made, the heads of Columbia Pictures did not want Pat Morita as Mr. Miyagi. They thought he was just a comedian. Many Asian actors were given auditions, but none of them had what the director was looking for in that character. Thankfully, the director asked Mr. Morita to read as Mr. Miyagi, and he did an excellent job as the character he got the part. The director wanted Pat and Ralph to read a scene together, and had fantastic chemistry. Ralph Maccio said he was given that old yellow convertible after the movie was made, and he still has it. Both Ralph Maccio and Pat Morita had a long friendship together. Sadly, Pat Morita died a few years ago.

[@Nimzzeee]

The movie score is another absolutely wonderful thing about this movie. Iconic to this day. Happy New year

[@marcwa74]

Thanks to your channel and these reactions I’m able to relive my childhood vicariously through you guys. It’s been a long time since I’ve watched this movie and there are so many scenes I’ve forgotten. B/c of KZbin and the more memorable clips you tend to forget some of the more intimate scenes between Daniel and Mr Miyagi or the scenes with Daniel and his mother. It really was a special film. Thanks for the reaction!

[@brianlafrazia8237]

Great movie, and a staple from my childhood. In the mid-80s they had a handful of this type of hugely popular, feel-good, funny, action-packed movies with heart: Karate Kid, Back to the Future, Goonies and Ghostbusters, all coming out within a couple of years of each other. Add those to other iconic 80s films - Indiana Jones trilogy, Empire Strikes Back & Return of the Jedi - what a time for movies!

[@user-si9fx4xb6v]

As a person born in the 1980's, I fully agree. Movies of this time period were really magical experiences for people and a majority of the titles you named continue to excite audiences both young and old.

[@lindanearing4710]

The relationships throughout the entire movie felt very organic. The acting was wonderful and the story was great. Loved your reactions.

[@jasontapp8312]

You guys nailed your feelings on this movie! I agree 💯. This is why you both are my favorite reactors. You really break the movie down and discuss it. Please...react to The VVitch. The directing, acting and cinematography are great. I would be interested to see if you both can connect with the different symbolisms that this movie dishes out. Also...if you haven't seen them, Gran Torino, Field Of Dreams, On Golden Pond, Rain Man, Million Dollar Baby, The Hateful Eight, Driving Miss Daisy and the Rocky franchise would be awesome to see your reactions to. Keep up the great work! Hope to see a reaction to one of these movies soon.

[@michaelzabala4850]

Great movie. One of my favorites growing up as a kid. The actor Ralph Macchio actually lives 10 minutes away from me in Long Island, NY. From what I hear he seems like an all around nice guy for the most part. Someone actually ran into him at a local supermarket right by my house where he was just buying some food. He's probably not like most celebrities since they don't always venture out into the public like that, but he's just like a regular everyday kinda guy despite being a famous actor.

[@rosenfield10]

You must see Part 2 and Part 3, and then watch the Netflix series. So far, season 3 has been by far my favorite. You'll be amazed at how you feel about Johnny and Daniel when you're just a few episodes into the series. And the kids? Argh! Remember, there are no bad students.

[@donbrock8948]

Yea I agree but with the way season 4 ends I feel like season 5 might be the best season when it comes out

[@Stephaniacat]

Im liking thr series but now watching this, there's obviously something missing with cobra kai. There's heart in this movie.

[@hassansulaiman3848]

@@Stephaniacat there is heart in cobra kai

[@Blazingstoke]

Oh yeah, this is one of the iconic films of the 1980s, and was one of the first Hollywood films to emphasize the spiritual side of martial arts rather than the action. I get what you mean about the ending being abrupt, but they pretty much said what they needed to say with what little was there. The script originally had a denouement of sorts, but those scenes were cut before filming - don't worry though, they became the opening scenes of the sequel!

[@tiananesbitt7156]

Beautiful decade! All the feels! It's nothing without Top Gun, Flashdance and this! Miyogi or Miyagi was our treasure!

[@jp3813]

The best thing about that decade is that even years later you can discover more awesome things that were happening in the world that you weren't aware of. Most western audiences only watch Hollywood movies, but Hong Kong action was also on a roll back then.

[@michaelblaine6494]

Having followed you guys through the movies to the show it’s cool to be able to binge the entire thing after doing it weekly and when I had some free time

[@bdog1323]

Not too many young adults today will probably understand how they start their car by "popping the clutch".

[@Arthur_King_of_the_Britons]

I used to watch this movie with my grandad so Miyagi always reminds me of him. I always cry in the 3rd film when a wedge is driven between him and Daniel

[@LindsnDarth]

It's so crazy how many reactors are missing out on this series and Cobra Kai on Netflix. So glad you started it. Def do part 2 and 3 and the show.

[@MrLivewire1970]

Ralph Macchio was in a movie called Crossroads that's pretty entertaining. Great guitar battle at the end of the movie against Steve Via.

[@Otokichi786]

I recall seeing this movie on TBS and TNT from time to time,and found it to be interesting. Pat Morita was known as a standup comedian rather than an actor, and I've read that there was uncertainty about if he would work out. For this movie, Ralph Macchio was the veteran, and Pat Morita the novice. I had seen Martin Kove on "Cagney and Lacey on TV, and his intense portrayal as a "show no mercy" martial arts instructor was riveting. Local Karate instructors were less than thrilled at the "colorful exercises" that "Miyagi-san" had "Daniel LaRusso" practice. The revelation that "Mr. Miyagi" was a 442nd RCT veteran was interesting, considering that Pat Morita had been in an Internment camp during World War II.

[@CrayCruz]

I think Pat Morita built that back story to show that he was All-American, which was the sentiment of many Asians of that era.

[@Otokichi786]

@@CrayCruz I should mention that my father was a 442nd RCT veteran who signed up in spite of being a married public school teacher who was a almost too old to go. My older sister was born in Wisconsin, and i in 1948. He was about the same age as Marion Morrison, who opted to advance his Hollywood career to A movie roles. So I have very mixed feelings about John Wayne and World War II service.

[@CrayCruz]

@@Otokichi786 John Wayne was a man of questionable moral character, or so I've read.

[@Timo8.2.]

Pat Morita had like 15 year career in movies and tv series at this point so he wasn´ some rookie. It was more about him being in Happy Days which he had a comedic role. I have no idea where you got your info that Ralph Macchio was the veteran and Pat Morita was the novice which couldn´t be farther from the truth

[@billparrish4385]

@@Timo8.2. I agree. I watched this in the theater, and in the pop culture of the time, Pat Morita was well known as Arnold, owner of the local drive-in restaurant bearing the character's name, on Happy Days. (In fact, when this movie came out, everyone was like, "Hey, where did Arnold get that accent?" lol) I didn't know about a stand-up career, at all. Although at the time, there were a few TV shows that would showcase stand-up comedians doing a brief set, for different reasons (contest, variety show, etc.). it's possible I may have seen him on one of these, but if so, definitely as a guest host or novelty, 'Mr Myagi'/'Arnold' doing stand-up. Not as a regular stand-up comic.

[@derred723]

the "Yes you should drive. Hey it's the 80s" line was really about reference to a cultural change in America where women were asserting their independence, taking more roles in the workforce. "It's the 80s" was like saying the era of forcing women to "stay in their place'" are changing; that "traditional values" of the 40s, 50s, 60s of men being in control and women taking a passive role were changing. She could drive, she could steer, she could be in control. "Why not, it's the 80s"

[@kelex12]

This is in my top 10 movies of all time. It’s just a near perfect movie. I love it so much. The first 2 movies are great. The 3rd isn’t very good (when compared to the first two) but not as bad as some say. You should still watch all 3 if you are going to watch the Cobra Kai series which I think you will both love if you enjoy the movies.

[@drlee2]

The 80s is a decade where I feel like the actual best films are not Oscar-bait movies, but just entertaining movies with a lot of heart, good acting, and flawless storytelling. The Karate Kid definitely holds up and does everything right. Some of top 10 movies from the 80s are Back to the Future, The Terminator, The Untouchables, Predator, Robocop, and Highlander and none of these films (except for The Untouchables) were remotely recognized the Academy and even Untouchables was mostly technical categories.

[@Dr.Acula76]

Always thought I hated KK3 but watched it again not too long ago and it was better than I remembered

[@sammylane21]

THE KARATE KID was instrumental in influencing the game franchise MORTAL KOMBAT with Kreese shouting "FINISH HIM" among other touches to the games.

[@L3M0N4NDCH3RRYZZ]

Such a great movie, the movie has a lot of heart and a lot of great lessons.

[@Speculativedude]

A bit funny that you said you thought he was younger, but Ralph is actually a few years older. He was 24 when he played in the first Karate Kid movie. He just had a really young look.

[@tfpp1]

You guys should definitely watch the sequel. I always found it much more dramatic because of the plot (if I'm remembering correctly). Their friendship gets developed even more.

[@pedantech]

I remember leaving the theater with my friends and everyone yelling, "bonsai!"

[@disconnexionsdotcom]

The ending was very similar to Rocky in how abrupt it is. That's another influential movie that should be on your list.

[@mjenningssmith]

Both movies were directed by John Avildsen.

[@salvadorlopezsalas8766]

Wait, they don't know Rocky???

[@kevinscott59]

I never see it mentioned anywhere but I think it's safe to say that the Kung-fu classic,"36 Chambers of Shaolin",definitely influenced the Karate Kid. Particularly the whole concept of learning martial arts through manual labor comes from 36 Chambers.

[@puzzledhopp]

If you loved this movie you’d love the others and Cobra Kai. It’s the best tv continuation of any movie series. It’s definitely worth watching all of it.

[@eyebee-sea4444]

"... we haven't seen a lot of martial arts movies..." -> BLOODSPORT - an 80s classic with Jean-Claude Van Damme is highly recommended! I'm sure you will love it.

[@kaizerlith7070]

Cobra Kai, the show, is really good. I actually went into all 4 seasons having not seen the original movies. Knew about them, knew of course Mr Miyagi, knew wax on wax off and knew about the Crane kick but beyond that had never seen them but have loved Cobra Kai. It of course plays on nostalgia for the movies but does it so well that even not seeing the movies hasn't hurt any of those scenes for me. Almost cried during one of them even.

[@ghostsurfer23]

So a few years ago, there was a popular line of thinking online that Johnny, not Daniel, is actually the hero of this movie. It came about primarily from a) a KZbin video essay outlining how, if you look at this movie objectively, Daniel is the one who instigates a lot of the conflict with Cobra Kai, and b) a pair of episodes from How I Met Your Mother where one of the characters is adamant in his belief that Johnny is the titular "Karate Kid". This got buzz going for some kind of sequel movie or series starring Johnny as the protagonist, and eventually it happened. Without getting TOO much into it, the show really is so good. We live in a pop culture age where big studios will put nostalgia-pandering over story or character, hoping we'll be satisfied enough with being reminded of movies of yesteryear we love. While there definitely are nostalgic elements in Cobra Kai and parallels to the movies, it is NEVER at the cost of story or character. Everything is so tightly written, elements from the movies are expanded upon and subverted in beautiful ways. Drama and action are equally prevalent and it is solid stuff. I always liked Karate Kid, but Cobra Kai unearthed a deeper love for it I didn't know I had. Definitely check it out if you like the next couple of movies.

[@3DJapan]

Believe it or not Ralph Macchio was 23 when filming this.

[@Necrowolf81]

not hard to believe. 99.9% of the "highschool students" in movies or tv shows are not even close to that age. Sydney (real name escapes me)from Scream was close to 30 and had a daughter that was almost 10. Sarah Michelle Gellar was 27 in first season of Buffy and was playing a 10th grader if im not mistaken. The list goes on and on.

[@evelynwilson1566]

I love this film so much. Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita were perfect.

[@lloyddobler2227]

Yay! Excellent movie reaction. I'm glad you guys liked it. Oh, have you seen The Outsiders? Ralph Macchio is in that one too as well as a ton of up-and-coming stars from the 80's. I vote for you two being the cutest reacting couple. :)

[@biguy617]

Ralph is great in The Outsiders. Based on Hinton book. He was in the movie with Tom Cruise, Emilio Estevez, Patrick Swayze, Rob Lowe, C Thomas Howell, Matt Dillon, Diane Lane

[@ThePoorBoy]

Looking forward to the Part II reaction! It's a wonderful sequel that really deepens Mr. Miyagi's character and honors the history of karate. And though Part III isn't as strong as the first two films, I think it's safe to say that most fans still love and adore it. If you do decide to get into Cobra Kai (you must; it's excellent and exciting!), you'll certainly want to have the entire trilogy under your belt! (As for The Next Karate Kid with Hilary Swank, it's not a great film, but it's now considered canon by many fans, thanks in large part to another beautiful performance by the late, great Pat Morita as Mr. Miyagi.)

[@joshgoodman5667]

I actually enjoyed "The Next Karate Kid". Not Oscar quality, but a lot of fun...and it put Hilary Swank on my radar!

[@cleekmaker00]

Two things... The Unit that Miyagi served in was the most decorated unit in US Military history. Ralph Macchio still has the yellow convertible.

[@joek468]

Just binge watched the entire 4th season of Cobra Kai today.

[@TBRSchmitt]

Nice!

[@joek468]

@@TBRSchmitt it's Danny and Johnny having there own dojos present day. Not saying anything more. 😂

[@GD-tt6hl]

me too!

[@razkable]

@@TBRSchmitt how they wrote ali both as part of the main plot conflict and her full support of daniel with some complex miscommunication that felt natural prrobably was super underrated but its only cause of that relationship not lasting past that film so everyone forgets her a little cause it didn't last...they make her change into a total jerk in 2...even if that may be daniel lying a little

[@paulsmith-ll9vg]

i really think that at least for someone who grew up in the 80`s like i did, we had some of the greatest movies out there, and when you went to the cinema and saw pretty in pink, some kind of wonderful, the breakfast club, sixteen candles, back to the future, et the extra terrestrial, the goonies, the lost boys, weird science, , annie, the empire strikes back, the karate kid, fast times at ridgement high, then you really knew that you was growing up in a great decade for films

[@DandelionandBardock]

The trilogy is definitely worth a watch. And pretty much all of the cast members return for Cobra Kai, a great series and continuation of the Karate Kid films.

[@karinag.752]

Why the spoiler??? Shut up!!!!

[@DandelionandBardock]

What spoiler? I fail to see the spoiler here?

[@karinag.752]

@@DandelionandBardock "Much all of the cast members return for Cobra Kai"... That's a BIG SPOILER. When we all started watching "Cobra Kai" we only knew about Johnny and Daniel... No one else!!! This comment is totally inappropriate.

[@DandelionandBardock]

@@karinag.752 It is literally how they market the series. So, no I've spoiled nothing. You telling me to shut up, is the inappropriate comment. But if it makes you feel big go ahead and shoot off. It'll boost tbr's algorithm anyway. So you go right on ahead.

[@karinag.752]

@@DandelionandBardock If your IQ is not high enough to realize the spoiler you made is not my problem, but entirely yours. This comment should be removed. Final point.

[@kh884488]

Great reaction to a great film. Previous to this film, Pat Morita was more of a comic actor on the TV show Happy Days which also starred Ron Howard. Over all, a great film about a mentor/mentee relationship for which, there are sadly not enough films.

[@ChrisWake]

I remember seeing this movie for the first time in the early 2000s right when I was starting high school. Bought the soundtrack and would play it all day on my cd player. Thought it was the most relatable movie in terms of where I was at that time in my youth. Took Karate lessons at the local dojo in the San Fernando Valley(!). Got my orange belt during the winter time and thought I was hot stuff. I got overly cocky and picked a fight with my bully from middle school. Didn't get a good kick in and was beat up. Mom was definitely not happy about it. Dad came home, heard the story from ma, gave me a talk about manhood and proud of standing up for myself. Then ma told him about me being suspended as a result of the fight. He stopped smiling, went into the garage and beat me senseless with jumper cables.

[@Necrowolf81]

you have a shitty father who should have been put in jail

[@CMinorOp67]

33:32: Bobby. He was the one Cobra Kai who wasn’t completely psycho. He tried to keep Johnny from causing a scene at the beach. He tried to get Johnny to stop on Halloween. (The actor was also the only guy in the main group who was actually a black belt in real life, before the movie was made…which was kind of obvious. Though William Zabka did a fantastic job with the fighting routines.)

[@help4343]

Ralph Maccio really looks like a teenage in this movie. It is hard to believe he was already in his 20s.

[@tylerwagner1978]

He was like 22. Same age as Michael J Fox in the first BTTF.

[@madblank]

I think when mr. Miyagi said "Karate here, karate here, karate never here." he actually meant that karate should be in the mind and in the soul, but not in the belly, meaning not out of anger and/or ego.

[@iceman10129]

Miyagi's teachings and backstory scenes are instant cutting onions

[@CaturdayNite]

I saw this one in the theater when I was a kid. When he landed that crane kick to Johnny's face the audience literally stood up and cheered.

[@1221garc]

Now you have to watch part 2, one of my favorites. You’ll get a lot more of their relationship. Then watch part 3 the crazy fun one and you’re ready for Cobra Kai.