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Andy K (10823 KP) rated The Karate Kid (1984) in Movies

Dec 1, 2018

The Karate Kid (1984)

1984 | Adventure, Drama, Family

8.4

(86 Ratings)

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I wish I had a friend like Mr. Miyagi!

When high schooler Daniel moves to California with his mother, he soon discovers life on the West Coast is more intense then what he is used to back home and starts getting bullied by the local hooligans.

Enter Mr. Miyagi.

Daniel meets a quiet, Japanese man who gives Daniel odd jobs to do when he is supposed to be teaching Daniel to defend himself.

What does it all mean?

I could use so many phrases to describe the perfect elements of this film like coming-of-age, heroes, mentoring, positive role models, underdog story and none of them would do this movie justice.

I'm sure the younger generation would find some of this cheesy now (like the standard 80s montages), but the message is what's important and that has not changed.

It really is one of those films that just makes you feel good while watching and you always get swept up in the drama and want Daniel to succeed.

A triumph!

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Andy K (10823 KP) rated The Last Starfighter (1984) in Movies

Dec 2, 2018

The Last Starfighter (1984)

1984 | Action, Sci-Fi

6.9

(13 Ratings)

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Guilty 80s pleasure still sparkles!

I have made several "Andy's Guilty Pleasures" lists in my life and Flash Gordon, Krull and this film are always at the very top. I'm sure it's because this movie was a childhood favorite, but also because it hits everything just right. It's not complicated, scary, or deep at all. Just a campy good time.

When local teenager trailer park handyman Alex Rogan finally beats his favorite video game "Starfighter" he gets more than he bargained for when it's owner comes calling and invites Alex into outer space to help the star league defend itself against its enemies.

It was one of the first movies to use any sort of CGI images as we think of them today. I'm sure nowadays people would say it looked a bit dated, but I would argue the characters and story are what keep it relevant.

There have been many stories and attempts to remake or reboot this film, even from Steven Spielberg, and thus far it hasn't happened.

Keeping my fingers crossed it never does.