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List Price: $36.95 | | Label: Sony Pictures
Salesrank: 2788
Released: February 1, 2005 |
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MPAA Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
Presenting the complete KARATE KID COLLECTION a rousing collection of four uplifting coming-of-age adventures that will leave you cheering! Two teenagers learn important lessons in life friendship and the art of self-defense from their wise mentor Mr. Miyagi. Starring Ralph Macchio Oscar®-nominated Noriyuki "Pat" Morita (Best Supporting Actor THE KARATE KID 1984) and Academy Award®-winner Hillary Swank (Best Actress Boys Don't Cry 1999).Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA UPC: 043396047280 Manufacturer No: 04728
Description of The Karate Kid Collection (Four Film Set):
A sizable hit with both teen audiences and sports-themed movie enthusiasts, 1984's The Karate Kid had the right combination of heart and action to spawn three sequels of varying quality between 1986 and 1994; all four features have been packaged together in this three-disc set. Though plot elements varied from film to film, the core story (and the series' greatest strength) remained the same--the relationship between a wise Japanese martial arts teacher (skillfully underplayed by comedian Pat Morita) and his young American student (Ralph Macchio in the first three films, and future Oscar winner Hilary Swank in the final entry, The Next Karate Kid). The first of the Morita/Macchio matchups remains the best of the four features, with excellent performances from both leads and director John G. Avildsen (who also handled Rocky and the first two Kid sequels) expertly balancing the emotional moments with the pure excitement of the martial arts tournament that serves as its finale.
The subsequent sequels with Macchio seemed pulpier (especially The Karate Kid, Part II, with its rekindled wartime romance subplot), and the inevitable come-from-behind competitions lacking the impact of the original; 1994's The Next Karate Kid (directed by Christopher Cain) put a slight spin on the formula by replacing Macchio with belligerent teen Swank, but it too seems like a retread of the first film. Still, the messages inherent to each film--finding one's inner strength, trusting your heart--should ring true to new generations of younger viewers. Fans may find the Collection light on supplemental features--while all four films are presented in anamorphic widescreen format, only the original (which was previously released in pan-and-scan only) offers commentary by Avildsen, Macchio and Morita and several making-of featurettes; the three sequels, packed into two discs, offer no extras. --Paul Gaita
The Karate Kid Collection (Four Film Set) Reviews:
The Karate Kid Collection (Four Film Set) (Purchased on 08/26/2008) 
2008-09-29 - VERY HAPPY WITH FILMS, MY CHILDREN LOVE THEM. ALSO VERY HAPPY WITH AMAZON.COM(WAS UNSURE ABOUT ORDERING ONLINE AT FIRST BUT VERY GLAD TO BE PROVEN WRONG).
good movies 
2008-09-05 - these are great movies I like all 4 of them although the first one is the best. you can buy the complete collection for a good price and its well worth it.
All time favorites!
2008-09-03 - I LOVE Karate Kid 1 and 2! They are two of my all time favorites. The relationship between Daniel and Mr. Miyagi is so inspiring and these movies were great, they have it all, action, drama, love, morals, you name it. Karate Kid 3 and 4 will go to goodwill, watched them once, and once was enough for me. But 1 and 2 are classic favorites which I will enjoy regularly.
Review of Karate Kid Collection
2008-08-30 - The movies were excellent. The product was delivered in good condition and on time.
Karate Kid
2008-08-01 - These came quite fast in great condition..I cannot review the contents as they were for my grandsons birthday, but I was quite satisfied with the service.
