The Karate Kid...

CTC wrote:

I'm watching it right now...

There may be no better scene in cinema than when Mr. Miyagi was plucking flies from the sky with chopsticks. Any good reason why this movie did not win an Oscar?

Actually, and I am NOT making this up, Pat Morita was nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role.

Amadeus won that year.

Maybe because the ending is corny as all hell. There is no way that Danny could have continued fighting after getting his knee totally effed by that other kid. Furthermore, I highly doubt that the nemesis who was built up as this badass throughout the entire film would suddenly come around after getting kicked in the face for a stunning loss.

It should have at least one an award for best score and soundtrack. The first three Karate Kid movies were chock full of bitchin' 80s pump-up tunes. Not to mention good teen-love anthems.

Also, I might be alone in this opinion. But I think Terry Silver (KK3), might be the best villan in cinematic history.

sam w wrote:

Actually, and I am NOT making this up, Pat Morita was nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role.

Amadeus won that year.

Shut the hell up...

That made my week right there.

I thought Mr. Miyagi couldn't actually get a fly with the chopsticks?

CTC wrote:

sam w wrote:

Actually, and I am NOT making this up, Pat Morita was nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role.

Amadeus won that year.

Shut the hell up...

That made my week right there.

take a look:

He kicked him in the karated artery.

Ralph Machio wrote:

Maybe because the ending is corny as all hell. There is no way that Danny could have continued fighting after getting his knee totally effed by that other kid. Furthermore, I highly doubt that the nemesis who was built up as this badass throughout the entire film would suddenly come around after getting kicked in the face for a stunning loss.

Ralph Machio wrote:

There is no way that Danny could have continued fighting after getting his knee totally effed by that other kid.

Actually, UFC fighters (Chuck Liddell, among others) have fought with torn ACL's. In the 2nd season of the Ultimate Fighter, one guy didn't have an ACL and had his knee slip out of joint continuously. Another guy had a torn labrum muscle in his shoulder, and after his fight, the muscle completely tore off and rolled into his biceps. Forrest Griffin once had his arm broke (a badly broken arm), but he KO'd the guy with his other arm. Tim Sylvia had his arm broken to where it needed a medal plate. But he never tapped out and protested the ref stopping it.

Meanwhile, us runners cry over taking a lead because it's psychologically difficult.

BTW, look at right before Johnny gives Danny the huge elbow to the knee. Just before the point starts, Danny actually taps his leg, as if signaling.

One of the best movies ever made.

What cracked me up about those movies is how seriously these guys took some silly Karate tournament. Especially in the 3rd one, where they go to immensely elaborate measures just to get Danny to even go to the tournament so their student can take his title. They beat him and his girlfriend up, break into his home, follow him through the woods and dangle him over a cliff, Terry Silver poses as a nice guy and "trains" him to betray Mr. Miyagi, all so they can win a match against him in the Valley tournament. Unbelievable. I mean, I love watching the Karate Kid trilogy. But they are really hysterical.

Sweep the leg!

Classic movie.

i kinda like running wrote:

It should have at least one an award for best score and soundtrack. The first three Karate Kid movies were chock full of bitchin' 80s pump-up tunes. Not to mention good teen-love anthems.

Also, I might be alone in this opinion. But I think Terry Silver (KK3), might be the best villan in cinematic history.

You're the best around!

Nothin's gonna stop ya or keep ya down!

Dude, Mr Miyaga rubbed him down with his magic hands. He's good-to-go.

Alan

GET HIM A BODY BAG!!!! YEAH!!!!!!

Kickboxer is better

I still don't get how Johnny manages to beat Darryl Vidal in the semi. That guy kicks serious ass throughout the tournament - Daniel would have had no chance against him in the final.

dude, you don't think Daniel LaRusso was juiced? Need I remind you of the scene in KK2 where Daniel-San breaks ALL SIX blocks of ice with one swipe? Anyone else think that was a bit suspect?

And in response to the Kickboxer comment, I concur. The KK trilogy is classic. But with Kickboxer, things got real. Underground fights to the death, that's where it's at. And I suspect if they had made a fourth KK installment with Ralph Macchio that's where they would've been headed. Jean Claude beat him to it. And Mr. Miyagi never taught Danny the Den Mac!

SMJO wrote:

I thought Mr. Miyagi couldn't actually get a fly with the chopsticks?

He does in KK2 on his second try, getting psyched up for Sato; I watched it last night for the first time. I did see KK1 when it first came out. Some great lines and lessons. I love the "Don't know, never been attacked by a piece of wood" line.

The 6 blocks of ice was very impressive as well.