Karate kid
is a 1984 film distributed by Columbia Picture, produced by Jerry Weintraub,
directed by John G. Avildsen and written by Robert Mark Karen. This drama,
sport and family film includes the play of Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elizabeth
Shue and William Zabka. The movie was set in 1984 and record in Newark, New
Jersey and Los Angeles, California in USA. All the team began filming on
October 31, 1983 and it is released on June 22, 1984. Such was the impact that
this movie with a budget of 8 million get to raised $130,4 million converting
into the highest grossing film in 1984. It is so well accepted that it was
awarded in category of Best Family motion picture in 1985 by Young Artist
Awards. MPPA classified the film as a PG movie and audience gave it an average
rating of 7.3/10.
The movie
begins with Daniel LaRusso moving to Los Angeles with his mother. Suddenly, he meets
to Ali and he falls in love to her, but this cause that Daniel is constantly
teased by some karate students, including Johnny, Ali ex-boyfriend. And he, with
help of Mr. Miyagi, will train karate to be able to defend himself. Will Daniel
be able to face his problems and get ahead?
The movie
was very predictable all the time, however it was very interesting and exciting,
mainly due to the great chemistry and incredible performances of Ralph Macchio
and Pat Morita. The direction of the film was also very good and pleasant,
since it completely addressed the lives of adolescents at that time, as well as
very well worked in the representation of Karate, so that in this way it would
be easier to direct for all spectators.
This movie
is made for those who likes drama and action, specially for teens and young
people. Even though the movie is about karate, you do not have to know anything
about it. The movie all time give to spectator a lot of emotions and teachings.
The movie also gives an amazing show all time. Karate kid make you think that
everything is possible, it is a why we truly recommend this movie.