Team 1 Karate Kid

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.