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List Price: $36.95 | | Label: Sony Pictures
Salesrank: 2664
Released: February 1, 2005 |
| Our Price: $23.24 |
| Used Price: $14.94 |
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MPAA Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
Movie DVD
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:
Great Movie Collection 
2009-10-19 - I ordered this 4 DVD set for my grandchildren because they had never seen or heard of The Karate Kid. The service from Amazon.com was great; they were delivered within 2 days and the DVD's are first rate and great quality. I would definitely recommend this product.
from bullied to butt kicking hero 
2009-09-03 - It takes me back to the 80's watching The Karate kid, when martial arts was all the rage (fashion) it is a good family film which holds something for everyone, laughter suspense and the thrill of what good old Mr Miagi will show young Daniel how to defeat his enemies. Awesome family fun, go and watch it
Great Collection if you are a "Karate Kid" movie fan
2009-07-08 - This is a Great Collection for any fan of the "Karate Kid" movies. My children enjoyed these movies growing up in the 80's and now my grandchildren will enjoy them when they become of age to appreciate them.
Exactly what i expected
2009-07-08 - This company did exactly what they said they would do. I received my video in perfect unopened condition in an expected period of time for shipping. I would definitely do business with them again.
The Karate Kid Collection
2009-02-16 - The movies produce confidence in my kids and the stories are inspiring and the price is sensational--a real bargain.
