“You’re all right” is a phrase that would have been seen as a good compliment. It wasn’t even directed at his ability so much as Johnny gaining a level of respect for Daniel standing up through all of that. The phrase is pretty much Johnny’s way of saying “I’m sorry” and admitting that Daniel is a kid who deserves his respect. I would highly recommend you watch the second movie as well. The third is not that great but worth watching if you ever want to watch the Cobra Kai series
Exactly. But I guess it was a different time back then. Either that, or kids are just more easily impressed than adults. Idk. But I definitely practiced that kick constantly after I saw this movie as a kid.
Telling someone, "You're all right", in America is fairly high praise. It's an expression of respect and admiration. Pretty meaningful when you consider that Johnny had absolutely no respect for Daniel at the beginning.
I'm old enough to have watched this in theaters as a kid, and still remember the wax on wax off scene, when he put all the moves together, there was a stunned silence in the packed theater. Seems like so long ago....
@@mikef2811 if I could, I'd write a book about it. Both terminator films, Temple of Doom ,last crusade, return of the Jedi, legend, nightmare on elm street parts 4 and 5, the fly, and BUNCH more...
Just to give you a bit of context as an American; the scene with Miyagi mourning the death of his family is extra tragic as they were forced into a Japanese internment camp during World War 2 while Miyagi was fighting Nazis and earning the Medal of Honor, the highest US military commendation, for the nation that just imprisoned them. That was why there was no doctor there to help his wife, they were basically forced into a US run concentration camp for the duration of the war. He risked his life for the nation he had come to love and while he was fighting and killing for that American dream America was busy destroying everything that meant to him. Tragic.
Umm that's not true that there weren't doctors in the camps and they sure as hell weren't concentration camps. Still a bad part of history but don't lie.
The movie doesn't say, but Miyagi was almost certainly assigned to the US Army's 442d Regiment Combat Team, an all-Japanese-American infantry unit that fought in Italy against the Nazis. It became, and still remains today, the most decorated unit in the history of the US armed forces. That's what happens when you form a unit of soldiers who feel that they have something to prove
They weren't concentration camps, even if they were hideous violations of the nisei's rights. And America didn't destroy anything, although what the Feds did do was criminally negligent. Points for recognizing the MoH. It made Miyagi's situation particularly bittersweet. I might point out that Italian Americans & German Americans were also interned. True story: the Army couldn't use the nisei in the Pacific theater, so they were all assigned to the ETO. Italy, in fact. Some nisei battalions marched by some recently captured Germans. One of the officers stared slack-jawed at the troops as Japan was officially part of the Axis. An American officer couldn't resist, and asked the astounded German "What, you believe everything Goebbels tells you?" 😆
Was going to post this too. I'll add that I think this back story works really well in tying the characters of Mr. Miyagi and Daniel together. The main crux of Daniel's story is that he moves to this new place against his will, winds up getting bullied, and begins to hate his new home and resent moving. So the fact that Mr. Miyagi is someone that came to a new country, and was betrayed by that country, which cost him his family in the process, while he was fighting for that country no less, gives Mr. Myagi every reason in the world to also resent and hate his new home. But Mr. Miyagi doesn't do this and actually seems to have found happiness and peace of mind for the most part. So in this sense, not only through teaching, but through his life in general, he serves as a great role model for Daniel. This is one of the aspects I thought the remake missed out on. The remake was decent as far as remakes go, but I don't think the script was as tight as this one. Love Jackie Chan, but while they tried to recreate this aspect of the story in the new one, it didn't have the same kind of meaning for the two characters I don't think.
This movie has both the same director (John Avildsen) and the same composer (Bill Conti) as "Rocky". Also, Pat Morita was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Mr. Miyagi.
One thing more than a few people overlook is when Daniel picks up the medal after Miyagi passes out. That award is the Medal of Honor, the highest decoration anyone in the U.S. armed forces can receive. If you want context, just look up what other Medal of Honor winners did to earn that award. It's sobering, and it is even more so when you recognize Miyagi was fighting against his homeland in World War 2. You might also note he won the Silver Star, the Bronze Star and at least two Purple Hearts. (All visible on his uniform along with his rank insignia of Staff Sergeant) The word "hero" doesn't begin to describe this man.
The movie doesn't say, but Miyagi was almost certainly assigned to the US Army's 442d Regiment Combat Team, an all-Japanese-American infantry unit that fought in Italy against the Nazis. It became, and still remains today, the most decorated unit in the history of the US armed forces. That's what happens when you form a unit of soldiers who feel that they have something to prove
Did you know that the song during the tournament, "You're the best" was originally written for rocky 3 and "Eye of the Tiger" was written for this movie. They decided to flip them.
I don't know if you realized it, but that was the medal of honor. the highest military honor. so he was being a war hero and his wife was dying because of poor medical care in an internment camp
The movie doesn't say, but Miyagi was almost certainly assigned to the US Army's 442d Regiment Combat Team, an all-Japanese-American infantry unit that fought in Italy against the Nazis. It became, and still remains today, the most decorated unit in the history of the US armed forces. That's what happens when you form a unit of soldiers who feel that they have something to prove
I grew up in the very neighborhood where this was not only filmed (SoCal), but it's based on a real story, in which a local teenager kept getting beat up, so between school years over one summer, he trained in karate and came back more confident. After a few scuffles, nobody bothered him anymore. His story was featured in a local paper (we're within only fifteen minutes' drive of Hollywood), was seen by an agency, and the rest became history.
This one of my favorite movies! The dissatisfaction you felt will make sense when you see the second one. Pat Morita was a stand-up comedian and didn’t know karate before this film. He also play in the film “Midway” which is the sister film to “Tora!Tora!Tora!” which is about the attack on Pearl Harbor. Both are five-star films. They were joint productions between American and Japanese studios. You show consider putting both on you list. Tora is the first film. I also the Karate Kid II. It takes place in Okinawa. I went to Okinawa after seeing it.
My favourite part of the film is when Sensei says: Sweep the leg. And Lawrence face just changes. Thats when you realize that He's not evil, he's just a broken soul and can still tell right from wrong.
25:10 - Absolutely right, he's been low-key teaching him the blocking moves. I understood that watching it when I was young, but I didn't realise until I watched it again later in life that the purpose of making him repeat those motions so many times by sanding the floor, waxing the cars and painting the fence and house was to build up Daniel's "muscle memory" - so he doesn't have to think about making those motions or look anywhere other than directly ahead while he's making them. If you watch Daniel during Miyagi-san's final flurry of punches and kicks, not only is he reacting almost instinctively as he sees what's coming, but he never takes his eyes off Miyagi-san. Of course, doing it for real usually takes a lot longer and requires very intensive practice throughout, but in terms of having a movie demonstrate the required amount of commitment in a limited timeframe, it's done really effectively and cleverly.
We did that clap healing techniques all the time during the late 80s, early 90s after a hard fall on a bike or something. We always got right back up after.
That "alright" was huge. It was a show of respect. That kid hated doing all of that. But he feared that sensei. I hope you see this, or someone else has told you this.
I had the good fortune to meet Pat Morita in Monterey, CA back in 2003. My ex graduated grad school with his daughter? granddaughter? Dude was really relaxed and my parents got a picture with him. Later on during the post-ceremony party, he and my dad got bored with the party full of high brow grad students and went outside to smoke and relax.
While I liked your reaction, a lot - I was surprised at your reaction to the climax - did you not 'get' that the 'kick' Daniel does at the end was the one that Mr. Miyagi was doing on the beach posts, that Daniel was trying to emulate, and finally did it in the tournament, to defeat Johnny? When Daniel does the 'Crane" kick pose at the final fight, they cut to Miyagi who can't believe he's doing it, and is hoping it works as well. I loved that ending - I was surprised you did'nt.
I don't think Miyagi don't believe he's doing it, exactly the opposite, he nods his head in approval in a way that suggest they worked on that kick during training and he has the highest confidence that Daniel is capable of doing it now.
@@E_y_a_l I agree that Miyagi seemed to be saying "Yes, go for it!" I disagree that it showed that they worked on the kick. Crane Kick was high level, Miyagi only showed Daniel how to use the basics, that's all they had time for. I think that scene showed something truly beautiful. A mentor teaches and teaches and teaches, hoping that one day the student can take their next steps without NEEDING the guidance. I think that's why Miyagi looked SO proud at the end. Daniel's Heart was more than willing, but he knew his Body was on it's last leg. He had 1 shot left, and he needed it to be perfect. "What was that you were doing on those stumps?" "Called 'Crane Technique". "Does it work?" "If do right, no can defense."
@@jackflash8218 Agreed. Miyagi had NO IDEA Daniel knew that kick - that purposefully directed shot, by Avildson, of the look of "silent pleading" of "yes, yes!" said it all. IMO.
@@jackflash8218 Well that's your interpretation and you're putting a lot of your own feelings into it, my interpretation is that they worked on it and I base it on logic, if it's such a high level kick and Daniel managed to pull it off then they must have worked on it, what you suggest is that it was a lucky shot that was way above Daniel's level and I don't want to put the entire movie's climax and fulfilment on a lucky shot, also Miyagi doesn't look surprised Daniel is going to do it, he looks confident, Daniel looks confident as well in that famous shot we see him staring at Johnny while his arms are spread out, both gives the hint they worked on it and that Daniel knows what he's doing, he's not gambling on a kick that he hasn't really trained on. Both of us are interpreting, we don't know for sure either of these assumptions.
@@401Impala Writing in CAPS doesn't make your words true buddy, unless you'll show me the part in the movie where they say they haven't worked on it then it's purely your interpretation and your words doesn't worth more than mine, the difference between the two of us is that I was humble enough to admit both me and the OP are interpreting things, you on the other hand are so arrogant that you're sure you are right no matter what although you have no proof to back your words.
My life needs a Miyagi movie. Something that spans his childhood in Okinawa, his father and learning Karate, the war, his family. Such a missed opportunity for an amazing story.
If you liked the Mr.Miyagi's character, then I highly recommend watching Part 2. How part 1 is focused on Daniel and his problem, the sequel dives more into Mr.Miyagi. I know you will enjoy it. The film literally starts where this one ends, after the tournament.
OMG, Centane just turned into a Full Disney Princess in the last minute of the video. The kind you wouldn't know what to say or do half the time b/c there is this natural magical intoxication happening.
Man, this movie never fails to get to me. It was a huge part of my childhood in the 80s, I watched it soooo many times. And it still holds up as an adult and countless viewings later. Mr. Miyagi is one of my all time favorite characters; he's just a joy to watch. Pat Morita did an excellent job with that role. This movie just makes me feel good inside. Side note; dammmn you look spiffy for the holiday. Hope you had fun!
Watch the 2nd Karate Kid for sure. I think it is the best one and really has a more in depth plot regarding Mr. Miyagi's past. Plus the characters are much more developed. You can keep doing the Rockys also but Karate Kid 2 is worth it....Great review....
God you gave me a good laugh when you suddenly introduced "klyse" (for you non-Norwegians out there: when describing a person - pejorative term normally used to describe someone who's pretty much an arrogant prick 😄). Loving your reactions - stå på!
I’ve always felt that many of the best films are based on friendships, especially those revolving around unlikely friendships. And this is probably my favorite one. Lacking a father figure during some of the most important years of my childhood, Mr. Miyagi became an important one. The scene where Daniel learns of Miyagi’s tragic past still gets me every time, followed up by the birthday gifts. I love how Miyagi knew which car he’d choose and had his dog tags attached to the keychain, ready to go. It’s little touches like these that have allowed this film, this friendship, to withstand the test of time. It truly is timeless.
Karate originally translated to Chinese Hand when the characters 唐手 where used. Okinawa used to be a tributary of China and often traded with one another and their Martial arts were shared particularly Fujian White Crane and that eventually spread to Japan and they started using the characters for Empty Hand 空手 in order to seperate the system as their own martial art. Do you remember what style of Kung Fu did your dad train in?
The song "You're The Best" that was used during the tournament montage was going to be used in Rocky 3, but ended up being replaced by "Eye of the Tiger" when that song was written for it.
Didn't realise you were in Norway. I spend way too much time watching various Norwegian webcams, such as Narvik, Skarsvåg, Hellesylt and Geirangerfjord. The winters there are way too cold for me, but watching the seasons change as much as they do over there is quite something to behold.
Those guys were never his friends if they were willing to leave him that fast. Freddy seemed to only want to hang out with Daniel because he was impressed with him knowing karate. They abandon him because Daniel isn't as skilled in karate as they assumed, even though all of them would've lost to Johnny as well.
I live about 3 miles from Golf N Stuff, and remember when they filmed the movie there back when I was in high school. Golf N Stuff is still there, but they took the water slide out years ago because the insurance was too high and cost a lot to maintain.
The Karate Kid movies were a huge part of my growing up... my favorite is Karate Kid II, but they're all worth watching... Karate Kid II is filmed in my home - Hawai'i!
1:32 The bike was held onto the roof rack of the car with green bungee cords. You can see him remove them before pulling the bike off of the rack of the car.
You have to understand that that was done by design - the ending was in fact a "To Be Continued", because there was an extended scene that they filmed, but they placed it at after the previously on, shown at the start of Karate Kid Part II....
RIP always to Pat Morita(Mr. Miyagi)! I've been looking forward to you getting to this one. 😊 Definitely one of my favorite go-to feel good movies with a fantastic soundtrack. Fun Fact: Ralph Macchio(Daniel) got to keep the yellow car. And to this very day, he still has it. I hope that you decide to finish this movie series with The Karate Kid Part 2, Part 3, and even The Next Karate Kid. Some excellent Ralph Macchio movies that I highly recommend: The Outsiders(1983), Crossroads(1986), and My Cousin Vinny(1992). Looking forward to your next reaction. 😊
Crossroads, yes! That doesn't get enough love! But I'm biased, I love music & I love the Blues. Good little Road/Coming of Age type movie. Plus, Steve Vai pretending that there's a guitar lick in existence that he couldn't handle... priceless! 🙃☺
The Jaden Smith Karate Kid was the third iteration of the Karate Kid... there's also a female Karate Kid movie called "The next Karate Kid". But the original is still, by far the best. And the TV series "Cobra Kai" is actually very very good... it's a 35 years later tv show and is lots of fun and well made! But watch the first 3 movies first before even thinking of watching the TV series..which you should do!
@DarkTitan it's the 3rd iteration....meaning the 3rd version. You have the first version which is 3 movies...this one we just watched here and 2 sequels. Then you have, The Next Karate Kid...which is the 2nd iteration. Then you have the Jaden Smith one.
Half to watch the next one. It’s picks up right outside after the tournament and is just as good as the first one. Mr Myiagi is still to this day one of the most beloved original characters in cinema history.
Karate Kid and Rocky 1 were both directed by John G. Avildsen. Had trouble seeing Martin Kove as the no mercy Sensi which is a total change from his likable character on Cagney and Lacey.
27:24 Something you may have missed since English isn't your first language: the expression "wet behind the ears" describes someone who's young, naive, and inexperienced. (I looked it up, and apparently this comes from newborn calves, which dry off there last.)
Glad you liked this classic movie.Speaking of classic I must say you looked stunning in what I assume is traditional attire when celebrating your National Day,
I didn't recognize you at first at the end when you popped in wearing your hair straight and long. You looked absolutely gorgeous. And I guess you were wearing traditional Norwegian attire for the holiday. Take care and be well always ! 🙂
I didn't know you know Kung-fu and gymnastics! That's an amazing fun fact about you! Makes the reaction all that much better since you have that background in the martial arts.
I’m a massive rocky fan so came across our page by accident.. watched the 6 reactions to the rocky series and now see you are doing the karate kid:) it’s great to see people react to these great movies. Your channel is very good so have subscribed,and I’m gonna see what you got and maybe recommend a movie to watch.. I’m the king of recommendations 😂
Daniel is the new kid in school and he runs into Johnny the bully. Johnny is a Karate student. He is taught the way of the fist. Daniel meets Mr. Miyagi a master of GoJu Ryo (Hard And Soft ). Karate. Daniel learns Karate is used for defense only. When they meet in the tournament, Daniel is victorious. He earns Johnny's respect and admiration. That is better than a trophy. It is a great movie.
Y’all can call me a simp and what not idgaf but centane gotta be one of the most beautiful woman I have ever seen, also love your reactions so much😅, keep up the good work🙌✨
Phenomenal reaction, as always, and ALWAYS so stunning! You're a supermodel! RE: "anticlimactic ending..." This is THE #1 most long-lived series in cinematic history as it spurred not only 3 sequels but one of today's most popular tv shows with the same main characters 34 years later (Cobra Kai). I'm sure ALL your fans are on pins and needles hoping and wishing that you will react to every episode of that Netflix show. The Cultural influence of Karate Kid is unmatched. The 2007 music video for the song "Sweep the Leg" by No More Kings stars William Zabka (who also directed the video) as a caricature of himself and features references to The Karate Kid, including cameo appearances by Zabka's former Karate Kid co-stars. Macchio and Zabka made a guest appearance as themselves in the How I Met Your Mother episode "The Bro Mitzvah". In the episode, Macchio is invited to Barney Stinson's bachelor party, leading to Barney shouting that he hates Macchio and that Johnny was the real hero of The Karate Kid. The success of The Karate Kid spawned three more films, including two direct sequels, starting with The Karate Kid Part II in 1986 which picks up directly where the first film left off, The Karate Kid Part III followed in 1989, And, then, there was a 4th one in 1994 starring Academy Award winner, Hilary Swank. ALL characters (except for Swank) are caught up with in Cobra Kai as it enters its much anticipated final season in a few months. Hopefully, you can catch up by then. The "Karate Kid" version you saw (with Jackie Chan and Will Smith (the Chris Rock attacker)'s son- wasn't even about "Karate," So most people ignore that one since it has nothing to do with the Cobra Kai series. There is even soon to be a Broadway musical adaptation of The Karate Kid. The franchise has now brought together THREE generations. The 1st one you just reacted to was a CLASSIC and one of the most treasured (movies) of all time.
Part 2 picks up immediately in the parking lot after the tournament. MUST SEE !!!! Daniel's journey takes him from fighting for points to fighting for life.
A lot of people miss this fact. Mr. Miyagi has a Congressional Medal of Honor from WW2. Before President Obama, those medals were mostly awarded post-death, to be given the award while still alive is extremely rare. It is the Highest Military Award Medal a soldier can earn and is only given by the President of the United States for extreme acts of Honor and Valor, most of the time it's a choice to sacrifice one's own life to save many or take great injuries in the process. Which makes his story even sadder that his wife and child died in a Japanese internment camp in the United States. This movie came out before the 1988 Act that gave those Japanese-Americans who were forced into those camps reparations for their confinement and many lost their way of life.
"I saw the Jackie Chan one, I didn't know there was an older one." Welp, looks like it's time for me to switch to an all-metamucil diet, except for the Senior Early Bird Special at Golden Corral once a week.
Normally punching to the face isn't allowed in Karate tournaments but Kicks to the face are so long as you dont knock the opponent out. One of the reason being they dont wear protective gear on their hands like boxing. Gloves are meant to protect the opponent from being cut up by your boney hands besides protecting your own hand.
I can relate to this movie ! My mother lied to me when I was a teenager ! She asked me if I would like to go to California for a vacation and to meet my father for the first time .Of coarse I said yes but after I was out here in LA for a few weeks , I wanted to go back to NY . My mother told me we were going to live out here and I flipped out ! I was 15 at the time right in the middle of high School and I had a girlfriend ! I cursed my mother for taking me away from the only life I’ve ever known ! I use to get into fights all the time ! My life was a living Hell for me ! I wound up dropping out of school and going to work at 17 . I moved back to NY 7 years later . As an adult I went back to school and received my diploma . After all the heart-ache I’ve been through in my life , I never thought I would wind up moving back to Los Angeles for a great job opportunity. And I also trained in martial Arts !
18:09 Asså! Haha. Hej från Stockholm. Ralph Macchio was 22-23 years old. I think that you MUST watch "The Outsiders" (1983) It is based on a novel that a 17 year old teenage girl (S.E. Hinton) wrote in the sixties (1960's) - it was published 1967. It is now a school read for American Teens. Coppola directed it and it has many stars that you will recognize - like a very young Tom Cruise, Patrick Swazye, Diane Lane, C. Thomas Howell, Emilio Estevez etc... Also "Rumble Fish" With Matt Dillon, Mickey Rourke, Dennis Hopper, is also based on a book by S.E. Hinton. That was also made into a film directed by Coppola. No PRESURE - - - not all teen girls writes TWO books - that later are filmed by Francis Ford Coppola 🙂
You should react to "The Fountain", starring Hugh Jackman, and Rachel Weisz. It's a very emotional, thought provoking movie with romance and spiritualism. Highly recommended!
"Klyse in the movies" 🤣🤣🤣
HAAHAHAHA whats a klyse in english 😭😭
@@Centane google says "enema", but that's not right in this context. :P
@@Centane I guess "a sleaze" or "a sleaze ball" is a pretty good approximation, now that I think about it. 😊
@@Centane Pat Morita is mr Miyagi in 2 more movies all directed by John G. Avildsen who also directed Rocky , same type of ending 🙂
@@Centane glob like a glob of spit.
Thank you Noriyuki "Pat" Morita for being the “Yoda” of karate, RIP you legend.
"You Karate 'yes', or you Karate 'no', you Karate 'guess so'... (squish) just like grape."
"Do, or do not... there is no try."
You mean he's not the "get off my lawn" of karate?
“You’re all right” is a phrase that would have been seen as a good compliment. It wasn’t even directed at his ability so much as Johnny gaining a level of respect for Daniel standing up through all of that. The phrase is pretty much Johnny’s way of saying “I’m sorry” and admitting that Daniel is a kid who deserves his respect.
I would highly recommend you watch the second movie as well. The third is not that great but worth watching if you ever want to watch the Cobra Kai series
I remember the kick being super epic. All of us kids were doing that kick after this movie came out.
a kick, that is only effective, when someone blindly goes sraight forward into you...
@@Metzwerg74 T e l e g r a p h e d
@@Metzwerg74 Pretty epic, right?
Exactly. But I guess it was a different time back then. Either that, or kids are just more easily impressed than adults. Idk. But I definitely practiced that kick constantly after I saw this movie as a kid.
@@Metzwerg74 maybe, but Lyoto Machida actually KO'd Randy Couture with one back at UFC 129.
Telling someone, "You're all right", in America is fairly high praise. It's an expression of respect and admiration. Pretty meaningful when you consider that Johnny had absolutely no respect for Daniel at the beginning.
I'm old enough to have watched this in theaters as a kid, and still remember the wax on wax off scene, when he put all the moves together, there was a stunned silence in the packed theater. Seems like so long ago....
I grew up in the 80s as well and I feel you...where did the time go?
@@mikef2811 if I could, I'd write a book about it. Both terminator films, Temple of Doom ,last crusade, return of the Jedi, legend, nightmare on elm street parts 4 and 5, the fly, and BUNCH more...
@@Benpolydactyl Did you ever watched Best of the Best and Red Dawn? Loved those two movies as well.
@@mikef2811 saw red dawn on VHS and BotB on cable. On that one, I was mega impressed when that drunk guy got the cigarette kicked out his mouth.
@@Benpolydactyl Why can't you? It sounds like a great project
Just to give you a bit of context as an American; the scene with Miyagi mourning the death of his family is extra tragic as they were forced into a Japanese internment camp during World War 2 while Miyagi was fighting Nazis and earning the Medal of Honor, the highest US military commendation, for the nation that just imprisoned them. That was why there was no doctor there to help his wife, they were basically forced into a US run concentration camp for the duration of the war. He risked his life for the nation he had come to love and while he was fighting and killing for that American dream America was busy destroying everything that meant to him. Tragic.
Umm that's not true that there weren't doctors in the camps and they sure as hell weren't concentration camps. Still a bad part of history but don't lie.
The movie doesn't say, but Miyagi was almost certainly assigned to the US Army's 442d Regiment Combat Team, an all-Japanese-American infantry unit that fought in Italy against the Nazis. It became, and still remains today, the most decorated unit in the history of the US armed forces. That's what happens when you form a unit of soldiers who feel that they have something to prove
@@charlize1253 They do say that was his unit in the 3rd movie.
They weren't concentration camps, even if they were hideous violations of the nisei's rights.
And America didn't destroy anything, although what the Feds did do was criminally negligent.
Points for recognizing the MoH. It made Miyagi's situation particularly bittersweet.
I might point out that Italian Americans & German Americans were also interned.
True story: the Army couldn't use the nisei in the Pacific theater, so they were all assigned to the ETO. Italy, in fact. Some nisei battalions marched by some recently captured Germans. One of the officers stared slack-jawed at the troops as Japan was officially part of the Axis. An American officer couldn't resist, and asked the astounded German "What, you believe everything Goebbels tells you?" 😆
Was going to post this too. I'll add that I think this back story works really well in tying the characters of Mr. Miyagi and Daniel together. The main crux of Daniel's story is that he moves to this new place against his will, winds up getting bullied, and begins to hate his new home and resent moving. So the fact that Mr. Miyagi is someone that came to a new country, and was betrayed by that country, which cost him his family in the process, while he was fighting for that country no less, gives Mr. Myagi every reason in the world to also resent and hate his new home. But Mr. Miyagi doesn't do this and actually seems to have found happiness and peace of mind for the most part. So in this sense, not only through teaching, but through his life in general, he serves as a great role model for Daniel.
This is one of the aspects I thought the remake missed out on. The remake was decent as far as remakes go, but I don't think the script was as tight as this one. Love Jackie Chan, but while they tried to recreate this aspect of the story in the new one, it didn't have the same kind of meaning for the two characters I don't think.
This movie has both the same director (John Avildsen) and the same composer (Bill Conti) as "Rocky". Also, Pat Morita was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Mr. Miyagi.
Karate Kid part 2 is worth watching. Get to learn more of Miyagi's history and culture
Yes. But stop at two.
(The Jackie Chan is worth a watch)
@@robbob5302 Definitely not stop at two. Watch Three and the Next Karate Kid.
no, 3 is well worth watching too...part 2 is the best of the original 3 tho.
Karate kid 3 is better than that garbage.
Watch them all, even if you only do it because they tie into Cobra Kai. That series is worth watching.
One thing more than a few people overlook is when Daniel picks up the medal after Miyagi passes out. That award is the Medal of Honor, the highest decoration anyone in the U.S. armed forces can receive. If you want context, just look up what other Medal of Honor winners did to earn that award. It's sobering, and it is even more so when you recognize Miyagi was fighting against his homeland in World War 2.
You might also note he won the Silver Star, the Bronze Star and at least two Purple Hearts. (All visible on his uniform along with his rank insignia of Staff Sergeant) The word "hero" doesn't begin to describe this man.
The movie doesn't say, but Miyagi was almost certainly assigned to the US Army's 442d Regiment Combat Team, an all-Japanese-American infantry unit that fought in Italy against the Nazis. It became, and still remains today, the most decorated unit in the history of the US armed forces. That's what happens when you form a unit of soldiers who feel that they have something to prove
Actually the nisei fought in Europe, not the Pacific.
@@charlize1253 its confirmed in part 3 miyagi was in the 442d
Karate Kid II is definitely worth watching. Just as good as the first one, and it picks up immediately where this one left off.
"that is all you get !" the respect and acknowledgement of an enemy is quite a lot when it´s rightfully(in their eyes) earned....
Did you know that the song during the tournament, "You're the best" was originally written for rocky 3 and "Eye of the Tiger" was written for this movie. They decided to flip them.
“Eye of the Tiger” was written for Rocky 3. Survivor was shown an early cut of the film and the title of the song comes from the movie.
I don't know if you realized it, but that was the medal of honor. the highest military honor. so he was being a war hero and his wife was dying because of poor medical care in an internment camp
The movie doesn't say, but Miyagi was almost certainly assigned to the US Army's 442d Regiment Combat Team, an all-Japanese-American infantry unit that fought in Italy against the Nazis. It became, and still remains today, the most decorated unit in the history of the US armed forces. That's what happens when you form a unit of soldiers who feel that they have something to prove
Mr. Miyagi is the older friend we all needed and only few of us had. But being that older friend to someone else is "pretty okay, too".
I grew up in the very neighborhood where this was not only filmed (SoCal), but it's based on a real story, in which a local teenager kept getting beat up, so between school years over one summer, he trained in karate and came back more confident. After a few scuffles, nobody bothered him anymore. His story was featured in a local paper (we're within only fifteen minutes' drive of Hollywood), was seen by an agency, and the rest became history.
nothing like a bullying story by kids from Encino on a kid from Receda, right?
Enjoyed the reaction as usual. I must say in the outro. Wow, you were on a mission to go out and break some hearts that day.
This one of my favorite movies! The dissatisfaction you felt will make sense when you see the second one. Pat Morita was a stand-up comedian and didn’t know karate before this film. He also play in the film “Midway” which is the sister film to “Tora!Tora!Tora!” which is about the attack on Pearl Harbor. Both are five-star films. They were joint productions between American and Japanese studios. You show consider putting both on you list. Tora is the first film. I also the Karate Kid II. It takes place in Okinawa. I went to Okinawa after seeing it.
My favourite part of the film is when Sensei says: Sweep the leg. And Lawrence face just changes.
Thats when you realize that He's not evil, he's just a broken soul and can still tell right from wrong.
He had no problem with pushing him down a cliff though....
He does not have a "broken soul", he has a bad teacher. No bad student, only bad teacher.
25:10 - Absolutely right, he's been low-key teaching him the blocking moves. I understood that watching it when I was young, but I didn't realise until I watched it again later in life that the purpose of making him repeat those motions so many times by sanding the floor, waxing the cars and painting the fence and house was to build up Daniel's "muscle memory" - so he doesn't have to think about making those motions or look anywhere other than directly ahead while he's making them. If you watch Daniel during Miyagi-san's final flurry of punches and kicks, not only is he reacting almost instinctively as he sees what's coming, but he never takes his eyes off Miyagi-san. Of course, doing it for real usually takes a lot longer and requires very intensive practice throughout, but in terms of having a movie demonstrate the required amount of commitment in a limited timeframe, it's done really effectively and cleverly.
There is a deleted scene intended to come after the final fight. They put the deleted scene at the beginning of the sequel.
We did that clap healing techniques all the time during the late 80s, early 90s after a hard fall on a bike or something. We always got right back up after.
That "alright" was huge. It was a show of respect.
That kid hated doing all of that. But he feared that sensei. I hope you see this, or someone else has told you this.
I had the good fortune to meet Pat Morita in Monterey, CA back in 2003. My ex graduated grad school with his daughter? granddaughter?
Dude was really relaxed and my parents got a picture with him. Later on during the post-ceremony party, he and my dad got bored with the party full of high brow grad students and went outside to smoke and relax.
I love your reactions, karate kid movies and cobra kai shows and movies are the best
While I liked your reaction, a lot - I was surprised at your reaction to the climax - did you not 'get' that the 'kick' Daniel does at the end was the one that Mr. Miyagi was doing on the beach posts, that Daniel was trying to emulate, and finally did it in the tournament, to defeat Johnny? When Daniel does the 'Crane" kick pose at the final fight, they cut to Miyagi who can't believe he's doing it, and is hoping it works as well. I loved that ending - I was surprised you did'nt.
I don't think Miyagi don't believe he's doing it, exactly the opposite, he nods his head in approval in a way that suggest they worked on that kick during training and he has the highest confidence that Daniel is capable of doing it now.
@@E_y_a_l I agree that Miyagi seemed to be saying "Yes, go for it!"
I disagree that it showed that they worked on the kick. Crane Kick was high level, Miyagi only showed Daniel how to use the basics, that's all they had time for. I think that scene showed something truly beautiful. A mentor teaches and teaches and teaches, hoping that one day the student can take their next steps without NEEDING the guidance. I think that's why Miyagi looked SO proud at the end.
Daniel's Heart was more than willing, but he knew his Body was on it's last leg. He had 1 shot left, and he needed it to be perfect.
"What was that you were doing on those stumps?"
"Called 'Crane Technique".
"Does it work?"
"If do right, no can defense."
@@jackflash8218 Agreed. Miyagi had NO IDEA Daniel knew that kick - that purposefully directed shot, by Avildson, of the look of "silent pleading" of "yes, yes!" said it all. IMO.
@@jackflash8218 Well that's your interpretation and you're putting a lot of your own feelings into it, my interpretation is that they worked on it and I base it on logic, if it's such a high level kick and Daniel managed to pull it off then they must have worked on it, what you suggest is that it was a lucky shot that was way above Daniel's level and I don't want to put the entire movie's climax and fulfilment on a lucky shot, also Miyagi doesn't look surprised Daniel is going to do it, he looks confident, Daniel looks confident as well in that famous shot we see him staring at Johnny while his arms are spread out, both gives the hint they worked on it and that Daniel knows what he's doing, he's not gambling on a kick that he hasn't really trained on.
Both of us are interpreting, we don't know for sure either of these assumptions.
@@401Impala Writing in CAPS doesn't make your words true buddy, unless you'll show me the part in the movie where they say they haven't worked on it then it's purely your interpretation and your words doesn't worth more than mine, the difference between the two of us is that I was humble enough to admit both me and the OP are interpreting things, you on the other hand are so arrogant that you're sure you are right no matter what although you have no proof to back your words.
At the end, its a guy thing, he was bullied HEAVILY and in the end, he beat them in a tournament, so for men, this is respect well earned.
15:43 から (Kara) doesn't mean empty by itself but when added to て (te, hand) it means empty hand.
Love your reaction to the romance & emotional scenes
My life needs a Miyagi movie. Something that spans his childhood in Okinawa, his father and learning Karate, the war, his family. Such a missed opportunity for an amazing story.
1:49 "I didn't see any ropes." The green thing at 1:34 is a bungee cord that he unhooked.
If you liked the Mr.Miyagi's character, then I highly recommend watching Part 2. How part 1 is focused on Daniel and his problem, the sequel dives more into Mr.Miyagi. I know you will enjoy it. The film literally starts where this one ends, after the tournament.
OMG, Centane just turned into a Full Disney Princess in the last minute of the video. The kind you wouldn't know what to say or do half the time b/c there is this natural magical intoxication happening.
Man, this movie never fails to get to me. It was a huge part of my childhood in the 80s, I watched it soooo many times. And it still holds up as an adult and countless viewings later. Mr. Miyagi is one of my all time favorite characters; he's just a joy to watch. Pat Morita did an excellent job with that role. This movie just makes me feel good inside.
Side note; dammmn you look spiffy for the holiday. Hope you had fun!
Watch the 2nd Karate Kid for sure. I think it is the best one and really has a more in depth plot regarding Mr. Miyagi's past. Plus the characters are much more developed. You can keep doing the Rockys also but Karate Kid 2 is worth it....Great review....
Fun fact: Pat Morita received an Oscar nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting role for his performance as Mr. Miyagi in this film.
Another fun fact: Johnny's a more likeable character than Daniel.
@@jasonhylnd001 Another fun fact: You're insane.
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A bully is more likeable than his victim? What drugs are you on?
@@123darkpassenger In the show, retard. Seriously your pussy generation takes everything serious Johnny wasn't that bad at all.
God you gave me a good laugh when you suddenly introduced "klyse" (for you non-Norwegians out there: when describing a person - pejorative term normally used to describe someone who's pretty much an arrogant prick 😄).
Loving your reactions - stå på!
I’ve always felt that many of the best films are based on friendships, especially those revolving around unlikely friendships. And this is probably my favorite one. Lacking a father figure during some of the most important years of my childhood, Mr. Miyagi became an important one. The scene where Daniel learns of Miyagi’s tragic past still gets me every time, followed up by the birthday gifts. I love how Miyagi knew which car he’d choose and had his dog tags attached to the keychain, ready to go. It’s little touches like these that have allowed this film, this friendship, to withstand the test of time. It truly is timeless.
Absolutely classic movie!
Thanks for your reaction. You bring me back to my 12-13 years old with this movie. Have a nice day & I'll watch what else you have on your channel.
Karate originally translated to Chinese Hand when the characters 唐手 where used. Okinawa used to be a tributary of China and often traded with one another and their Martial arts were shared particularly Fujian White Crane and that eventually spread to Japan and they started using the characters for Empty Hand 空手 in order to seperate the system as their own martial art.
Do you remember what style of Kung Fu did your dad train in?
I was 7 yrs old when this movie came out and thanks to this movie because that's what started my martial arts career
Elizabeth Shue was also in another great movie you gotta check out called Adventures in Babysitting
Yeah. I love Adventures in Babysitting. She must watch that movie.
Hmm, great reaction, loved seeing you leaning forward and all into it at the end lol. Great person, great reaction. And all dressed up at the end :)
The song "You're The Best" that was used during the tournament montage was going to be used in Rocky 3, but ended up being replaced by "Eye of the Tiger" when that song was written for it.
Didn't realise you were in Norway. I spend way too much time watching various Norwegian webcams, such as Narvik, Skarsvåg, Hellesylt and Geirangerfjord. The winters there are way too cold for me, but watching the seasons change as much as they do over there is quite something to behold.
1:48 Yeah, there were bungee cords in the previous shot.
I honestly forgot how hard Daniel punches Bobby on the soccer field
Those guys were never his friends if they were willing to leave him that fast. Freddy seemed to only want to hang out with Daniel because he was impressed with him knowing karate. They abandon him because Daniel isn't as skilled in karate as they assumed, even though all of them would've lost to Johnny as well.
I live about 3 miles from Golf N Stuff, and remember when they filmed the movie there back when I was in high school. Golf N Stuff is still there, but they took the water slide out years ago because the insurance was too high and cost a lot to maintain.
32:57 "Is it that easy???" Well, you yourself said there were less than 30 minutes remaining in the movie! 😆
The reaction you had at the end and was blank when he thre the crane Kick hahaha!
The Karate Kid movies were a huge part of my growing up... my favorite is Karate Kid II, but they're all worth watching... Karate Kid II is filmed in my home - Hawai'i!
1:32 The bike was held onto the roof rack of the car with green bungee cords. You can see him remove them before pulling the bike off of the rack of the car.
The scene where we learn about Mr. Miyagi's wife is so sad.... great acting... definite father/son dynamic...
the studio wanted to cut that scene but the director fought to keep it in
Cobra Kai is a TV series with most of the original (living) cast members of Karate Kid and is actually pretty good.
You have to understand that that was done by design - the ending was in fact a "To Be Continued", because there was an extended scene that they filmed, but they placed it at after the previously on, shown at the start of Karate Kid Part II....
That smile, that voice , those eyes would freakin own me...
RIP always to Pat Morita(Mr. Miyagi)!
I've been looking forward to you getting to this one. 😊
Definitely one of my favorite go-to feel good movies with a fantastic soundtrack.
Fun Fact: Ralph Macchio(Daniel) got to keep the yellow car. And to this very day, he still has it.
I hope that you decide to finish this movie series with The Karate Kid Part 2, Part 3, and even The Next Karate Kid.
Some excellent Ralph Macchio movies that I highly recommend: The Outsiders(1983), Crossroads(1986), and My Cousin Vinny(1992).
Looking forward to your next reaction. 😊
Arnold from Happy Days.
Crossroads, yes! That doesn't get enough love! But I'm biased, I love music & I love the Blues. Good little Road/Coming of Age type movie. Plus, Steve Vai pretending that there's a guitar lick in existence that he couldn't handle... priceless! 🙃☺
31:08 “I just broke my own heart”. Kamilla‘s a good one.
Karate kid movie was my childhood. A true classic.
The Jaden Smith Karate Kid was the third iteration of the Karate Kid... there's also a female Karate Kid movie called "The next Karate Kid".
But the original is still, by far the best. And the TV series "Cobra Kai" is actually very very good... it's a 35 years later tv show and is lots of fun and well made! But watch the first 3 movies first before even thinking of watching the TV series..which you should do!
@DarkTitan it's the 3rd iteration....meaning the 3rd version. You have the first version which is 3 movies...this one we just watched here and 2 sequels.
Then you have, The Next Karate Kid...which is the 2nd iteration. Then you have the Jaden Smith one.
You looked beautiful, all dressed up and made up for the holiday. I hope you enjoyed the celebration!
Half to watch the next one. It’s picks up right outside after the tournament and is just as good as the first one. Mr Myiagi is still to this day one of the most beloved original characters in cinema history.
I’ve never seen Karate Kid 2, but it sounds like it emulates Rocky 2 in that it starts right after the first movie?
Even more worth watching is Cobra Kai where Daniel and Johnny meet up over 30 years later. There are some nice moments in there.
All 3 are good, but the first is great.
Cobra Kai is worth a watch too
12:03 It's kind of funny actually. Girls in Japan will say "no thank you" at least 3 times before finally accepting.
Karate Kid and Rocky 1 were both directed by John G. Avildsen. Had trouble seeing Martin Kove as the no mercy Sensi which is a total change from his likable character on Cagney and Lacey.
Now you must watch Karate Kid 2 and Karate Kid 3. "When person watch one, now must watch all."
27:24 Something you may have missed since English isn't your first language: the expression "wet behind the ears" describes someone who's young, naive, and inexperienced. (I looked it up, and apparently this comes from newborn calves, which dry off there last.)
Glad you liked this classic movie.Speaking of classic I must say you looked stunning in what I assume is traditional attire when celebrating your National Day,
You re so sweet and warm My heart when You cry.😢
I think his first movie was a classic. .all future Hollywood big time stars, The Outsiders!
I didn't recognize you at first at the end when you popped in wearing your hair straight and long. You looked absolutely gorgeous. And I guess you were wearing traditional Norwegian attire for the holiday. Take care and be well always ! 🙂
I didn't know you know Kung-fu and gymnastics! That's an amazing fun fact about you! Makes the reaction all that much better since you have that background in the martial arts.
I’m a massive rocky fan so came across our page by accident.. watched the 6 reactions to the rocky series and now see you are doing the karate kid:) it’s great to see people react to these great movies.
Your channel is very good so have subscribed,and I’m gonna see what you got and maybe recommend a movie to watch.. I’m the king of recommendations 😂
Daniel is the new kid in school and he runs into Johnny the bully. Johnny is a Karate student. He is taught the way of the fist. Daniel meets Mr. Miyagi a master of GoJu Ryo (Hard And Soft ). Karate. Daniel learns Karate is used for defense only. When they meet in the tournament, Daniel is victorious. He earns Johnny's respect and admiration. That is better than a trophy. It is a great movie.
Centane starting the movie in a salt mine, finishing on the surface of the sun
HAVAHAHHA 2am and 2pm makes huge difference 😭😭
Y’all can call me a simp and what not idgaf but centane gotta be one of the most beautiful woman I have ever seen, also love your reactions so much😅, keep up the good work🙌✨
Love your reactions so wholesome to watch!
Phenomenal reaction, as always, and ALWAYS so stunning! You're a supermodel! RE: "anticlimactic ending..." This is THE #1 most long-lived series in cinematic history as it spurred not only 3 sequels but one of today's most popular tv shows with the same main characters 34 years later (Cobra Kai). I'm sure ALL your fans are on pins and needles hoping and wishing that you will react to every episode of that Netflix show. The Cultural influence of Karate Kid is unmatched. The 2007 music video for the song "Sweep the Leg" by No More Kings stars William Zabka (who also directed the video) as a caricature of himself and features references to The Karate Kid, including cameo appearances by Zabka's former Karate Kid co-stars. Macchio and Zabka made a guest appearance as themselves in the How I Met Your Mother episode "The Bro Mitzvah". In the episode, Macchio is invited to Barney Stinson's bachelor party, leading to Barney shouting that he hates Macchio and that Johnny was the real hero of The Karate Kid. The success of The Karate Kid spawned three more films, including two direct sequels, starting with The Karate Kid Part II in 1986 which picks up directly where the first film left off, The Karate Kid Part III followed in 1989, And, then, there was a 4th one in 1994 starring Academy Award winner, Hilary Swank. ALL characters (except for Swank) are caught up with in Cobra Kai as it enters its much anticipated final season in a few months. Hopefully, you can catch up by then. The "Karate Kid" version you saw (with Jackie Chan and Will Smith (the Chris Rock attacker)'s son- wasn't even about "Karate," So most people ignore that one since it has nothing to do with the Cobra Kai series. There is even soon to be a Broadway musical adaptation of The Karate Kid. The franchise has now brought together THREE generations. The 1st one you just reacted to was a CLASSIC and one of the most treasured (movies) of all time.
the most long lived series in cinematic history? Uhhhhhh..... No it isn't
@@joeljones8066I think he means that the Cobra Kai series takes place 34 years later (37 years by the time the series ends).
Part 2 picks up immediately in the parking lot after the tournament. MUST SEE !!!! Daniel's journey takes him from fighting for points to fighting for life.
Mr. Miyagi is such a mood. With this film, he supplanted Yoda as the archetype of a Wise Teacher.
I love your reactions. Gorgeous Centane
Daniel- the son Miyagi didn't know he needed
Miyagi - the dad Daniel didn't know he needed
What a great movie
You're the best friend Ive ever had.
A lot of people miss this fact. Mr. Miyagi has a Congressional Medal of Honor from WW2. Before President Obama, those medals were mostly awarded post-death, to be given the award while still alive is extremely rare. It is the Highest Military Award Medal a soldier can earn and is only given by the President of the United States for extreme acts of Honor and Valor, most of the time it's a choice to sacrifice one's own life to save many or take great injuries in the process. Which makes his story even sadder that his wife and child died in a Japanese internment camp in the United States. This movie came out before the 1988 Act that gave those Japanese-Americans who were forced into those camps reparations for their confinement and many lost their way of life.
Fun reaction once again! This movie was a classic.
The ref at the end of this movie and 3 is pat Johnson he's a 10th degree black belt and is a stunt man and trained everyone for this movie
"I saw the Jackie Chan one, I didn't know there was an older one."
Welp, looks like it's time for me to switch to an all-metamucil diet, except for the Senior Early Bird Special at Golden Corral once a week.
Normally punching to the face isn't allowed in Karate tournaments but Kicks to the face are so long as you dont knock the opponent out. One of the reason being they dont wear protective gear on their hands like boxing. Gloves are meant to protect the opponent from being cut up by your boney hands besides protecting your own hand.
I can relate to this movie ! My mother lied to me when I was a teenager ! She asked me if I would like to go to California for a vacation and to meet my father for the first time .Of coarse I said yes but after I was out here in LA for a few weeks , I wanted to go back to NY . My mother told me we were going to live out here and I flipped out ! I was 15 at the time right in the middle of high School and I had a girlfriend ! I cursed my mother for taking me away from the only life I’ve ever known ! I use to get into fights all the time ! My life was a living Hell for me ! I wound up dropping out of school and going to work at 17 . I moved back to NY 7 years later . As an adult I went back to school and received my diploma . After all the heart-ache I’ve been through in my life , I never thought I would wind up moving back to Los Angeles for a great job opportunity. And I also trained in martial Arts !
"Now I want a Bonzai tree..." that was everyone in the 80s after this movie.
The national day of Norway! Too cool, love the broach!
At 33:30 that actor is the son of the legendary Hollywood icon actor Steve McQueen
37:07 - Best reaction to the crane kick finisher, yet. 🤣
18:09 Asså! Haha. Hej från Stockholm. Ralph Macchio was 22-23 years old. I think that you MUST watch "The Outsiders" (1983) It is based on a novel that a 17 year old teenage girl (S.E. Hinton) wrote in the sixties (1960's) - it was published 1967. It is now a school read for American Teens. Coppola directed it and it has many stars that you will recognize - like a very young Tom Cruise, Patrick Swazye, Diane Lane, C. Thomas Howell, Emilio Estevez etc... Also "Rumble Fish" With Matt Dillon, Mickey Rourke, Dennis Hopper, is also based on a book by S.E. Hinton. That was also made into a film directed by Coppola. No PRESURE - - - not all teen girls writes TWO books - that later are filmed by Francis Ford Coppola 🙂
I love how giggly the romance is making you. 😆
You should react to "The Fountain", starring Hugh Jackman, and Rachel Weisz.
It's a very emotional, thought provoking movie with romance and spiritualism. Highly recommended!
One of my absolute favorite movies❤
It's funny you didn't enjoy the finishing crane kick that is so iconic