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The Karate Kid 2 [1986] [DVD]
 
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  • Actors: John G. Avildsen|Ralph Macchio|Noriyuki 'Pat' Morita|Martin Kove
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 31 Oct 2005
  • Run Time: 120 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00005NSYQ
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 16,781 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Martial arts master Miyagi (Noriyuki 'Pat' Morita) and his student Daniel (Ralph Macchio) return in director John G. Avildsen's sequel to the popular KARATE KID. After their triumphant victory, Daniel and Miyagi continue their training, focusing on the honour and discipline of karate and the deeper powers of meditation. When Miyagi receives news that his father is near death, he and Daniel take off to the island of Okinawa where Miyagi's family lives. Upon Miyagi's return to his homeland, he is reunited with his long-lost childhood love, Yukie (Nobu McCarthy). Despite their youthful love for one another, Yukie was forced to marry Miyagi's rival, Sato (Danny Kamekona), in an arranged marriage, causing Miyagi to flee Okinawa instead of fighting for the woman that he loved. Now his old rival is a powerful karate expert and a rich, embittered landowner who demands a final grudge match with the the wise and elderly Miyagi. As Sato threatens Miyagi and his family, his nephew, Chozen (Yuji Okumoto), is out to fight Daniel in a battle of young wills. Both teacher and student are forced to stand up to their rivals in an action-packed climax. The emotionally charged adventures of Daniel and Miyagi are set against the beauty and honor of old world Japan, instilling a rich sense of history into their mastery and understanding of the ancient art of karate. The rousing soundtrack includes the Oscar-winning hit, 'Glory of Love' by Peter Cetera.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Mr Miyagi Returns To Okinawa, 7 July 2005
By no1filmaddict (UK) - See all my reviews
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After a huge success with any movie such as 'The Karate Kid', where a sequel would potentially work well, it is quite inevitable that a sequel will be made. It was certainly important to keep the same characters however; Daniel LaRusso played by Ralph Macchio and of course Mr Miyagi played by Noriyuki 'Pat' Morita not only because the chemistry between them was just perfect, but also because most people only go back to see a sequel because they loved the first one and want to see the same characters again.

After his success at the Karate tornament eight months previous, Daniel decides to accompany his friend and teacher Mr Miyagi to his home town of Okinawa, in Japan, where his father is very ill. There Mr Miyagi faces some old ghosts, namely Sato, his old friend who turned against him when Mr Miyagi fell in love with the woman who was 'promised' to him. Daniel is also drawn into the situation when Sato's top student challanges him to a fight to the death to save his honour, something that is taken very seriously in Okinawa.

They could really have gone anywhere with this film and put Daniel and Mr Miyagi on any number of adventures however as the first film concentrated mainly on Daniel getting bullied and then facing upto them through the teachings of mr Miyagi, it was important now to focus more on Miyagi himself and explore his character a little more. It definately worked, as 'The Karate Kid: Part II' grossed over $115,000,000 at the box office in the USA alone, which is $25,000,000 more than the original movie!

As i have already said it was important to keep the same actors playing the same parts for the two main characters, and they have, with Ralph Macchio returning to play Daniel LaRusso, and of course Noriyuki 'Pat' Morita returns to play Mr Miyagi. Tamlyn Tomita does a good job in playing Daniel's news girlfriend Kumiko. Danny Kamekona also does a good job as the nasty Sato, Mr Miyagi's old friend who challanges him to a fight to the death.

In terms of the DVD itself, the extras include a very short featurette with interviews with the producer Jerry Weintraub, the director John G. Avildsen, and several of the actors. There is also a theatrical trailer for the original 'Karate Kid' movie, and filmographies for several actors and the director.

Overall, this second installment in the karate kid series while most concider not to be as good as the original is still a good movie and i think, a good sequel. With a great soundtrack that was actually nominated for an Oscar, if you are a fan of martial arts films or you have seen and enjoyed the original, this film is for you.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Karate Kid 2, 6 Feb 2005
By Rich Milligan (Thatcham, Berkshire) - See all my reviews
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If you were in your teens when you first saw this fantastic piece of 80's history then I doubt you'll have anything but genuine fond memories of this wonderful film.

The story continues straight on from where the first Karate Kid finished, and even includes some of the unused footage from the first film as an introduction into this film. Daniel is still baby-faced, skinny and smart mouthed and Mr Miyagi is still dishing out the wisdom in Japanese philosophy. Add now the beautiful backdrop of Mr Miyagi's home village in Japan and a cast of locals with their own wonderful interpretation of speaking English, one of the nastiest looking baddies ever, one of the most gorgeous female interest characters, a huge chunk of father-son buddy relationship parp and mix it all up to get a extremely worth sequel to the first brilliant film.

Yes it is cheesy but, in this one of the three films especially, it is made with real class and the sentimental side of the storyline is carried off very well. Scenes like the tea ceremony between Daniel and Kumiko (ahh fuel of a million teenage fantasies!) are genuinely touching and you can forgive the film its one or two OTT sickly sweet moments.

The action side of things are nicely choreographed and because of their almost amateur like execution they are much more accessible to the man in the street karate fan than some of the expert all action routines of Bruce Lee or Van Damme.

Don't forget also the brilliant 80's soundtrack featuring the Oscar nominated "The Glory of Love" by Peter Cetera.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Better Than The First, 6 Dec 2001
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I personally prefer The Karate Kid II, to The Karate Kid. You will probably have had to have seen the fist Karate Kid movie to understand the second. After the tournament from the first movie , the karate kid takes a short break but quikly returns. Most people I know didn't think much of this movie because it has some boring parts that seem to drag on. This sequal is set in the home town of the karate kid's trainer. He coachs him new tricks and moves to improve his tecniques in karate. If you enjoy this movie chech out the Karate Kid, The Karate Kid III and many of the Bruce Lee classic. I hope this reveiw was helpful to you in your decision on wheater or not to purchase this item.
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