Without looking at this through nostalgic eyes, this has all the hallmarks of a pretty average 80s teen film and the resolution is never in doubt. Apart from Macchio, the acting from the other teens in this film is poor, which affects the theme of bullying that the film is trying to address. But once Mr Miyagi enters the film, it becomes something else entirely and the relationship that's explored between Miyagi and Daniel is the heart of the film and still resonates.

'Wax ON, Wax OFF' :-)

Put him in a body bag Johnny!

How can you not want to learn Karate after watching this movie as a kid!

Just caught up with cobra Kai ready for season 4 for a 3rd time decided to come back to the classics and was not diss appointed at all great film

It won't be a great movie, but it is very entertaining.

:heart::heart::heart::heart::heart::heart::heart::heart::heart: - Karate Kid is a great 80s film, full of action and good music

My rating system works:
10:heart:- Masterpiece :100:
9:heart:- Excellent
8:heart: - Amazing :ok_hand:
7:heart:- Great :sun_with_face:
6:heart: - Good :thumbsup:
5:heart: - Average :head_bandage:
4:heart: - Bad but watchable :octagonal_sign:
3:heart: - Bad :sob:
2:heart:- Awful :face_vomiting:
1:heart: - Bull Shit

I understand why this affects young people, but at this point it left me underwhelmed. I saw it "back in the day" and had similar affect on me, but I never had a bullying situation in my life. I think for those that had that type of experience, this film would have a stronger tie. Just not my cup of tea.

Why Ralph Macchio was the number one pick for this movie, ill never know. His karate stance makes me laugh every time. He is a terrible, terrible actor.

This film still stands up. Loved it as a kid and love it now. At its core its about the relationship built between Daniel and Mr Miyagi. And bringing with it overall the core of karate itself: honour, tradition and respect.
The Sensei of the Cobra Kais has polluted that with American military values. I see that more clearly watching as an adult.
Planning on rewatching all the films and checking out the Cobra Kai series for the first time too.

Pretty good for cobra kai fans :)

8/10. Classic movie. My only criticism is that the timeline is all over the place. It seems like in every following shot time sometimes passed for hours, days, weeks and sometimes months.

I hear Corba Kai is great and never seen these before so I thought I would go through the movies before the show. This is a solid 80s sports drama.

“Daniel Son” This film will never get old, always a 80s classic! It didn’t need a remake..

Good movie, the ending could be worked more . I prefer the remake.

update: I didn't know the sequels so I guess I'm gonna watch it.

what a legendary movie it's always good to go back and watch it from time to time

Some people call Daniel the bully but watching it again. Definitely not when Johnny broke Ali's stereo for no reason at the beach, then Daniel stepped in. You also have Johnny's friends bullying Daniel at school. Then Johnny knocks Daniel down a hill when he was riding his bike at night minding his own business. Only one fight Daniel instigates at a Halloween party.
In the new Cobra Kai show though I sympathize with Johnny more though.

The start of 'The Karate Kid'. Good viewing, this.

I'd be lying if I didn't say I expected more from it, but that's not to say I didn't enjoy it - because I did. Coming into this I had only seen the 2010 remake, therefore I did know what was coming in certain points. Still, the plot is interesting and holds a positive message.

I would say the run time is longer than I would've chosen, I feel they could've shaved a bit off and not have taken so long to get to the karate event itself. It builds up fairly slowly, meaning the opening 40 minutes are less interesting - to me, anyway. The rest is good fun though.

I definitely sensed the 'Rocky' influence, particularly in Ralph Macchio's acting. He reminded me of Sylvester Stallone from the aforementioned film, in terms of the acting perhaps not being anything incredible but there being the required amount of likability and glimpses of hidden talent. Macchio (Daniel) is very good here, as is Pat Morita (Mr. Miyagi) of course.

Onto the sequels!