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The Karate Kid Collection (Four Film Set)
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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Sony
EAN: 9781404954335
Format: Box set, Color, DVD, NTSC
ISBN: 1404954333
Item Dimensions: 70
Label: Sony Pictures
Languages: EnglishOriginal LanguageDolby Digital 2.0 SurroundEnglishSubtitledSpanishSubtitledFrenchSubtitledThaiSubtitledKoreanSubtitled
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
MPN: 04728
Number Of Discs: 4
Number Of Items: 3
Publisher: Sony Pictures
Region Code: 99
Release Date: February 01, 2005
Running Time: 455 minutes
Studio: Sony Pictures
Theatrical Release Date: August 12, 1994
Editorial Review:
Product Description:
A collection of films about a New Jersey teenager in California, a troubled teenage girl and their mentor and father figure, a karate expert named Mr. Miyagi.
Genre: Feature Film-Drama
Rating: PG
Release Date: 1-FEB-2005
Media Type: DVD
Amazon.com:
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
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I bought the box set because my son is studying karate. We watched one each night for four nights and enjoyed all of them.
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The whole family loved part 1, and part 2 was even pretty good. But, the whole experience will be ruined if you watch part 3. Part 3 is ridiculously awful. The villains are so extremely evil, it's very unsettling to watch. You keep waiting for something good to happen, but it never does, until that last 3 seconds of the movie.. BUT, that doesn't even come close to fixing the extreme dilemma. The team of villains, lead by an infinitely rich psychopath, end up with even more reason (not that they ... Read More
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Great set of movies! Nice to have the whole collection all in one place. My boys love it-they are 12 and 5 years old. Can't pass up a classic.
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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.
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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
The Karate Kid Collection (Four Film Set) DVD
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