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Amph The Karate Kid Saga & Cobra Kai

Discussion in 'Community' started by vin, Nov 3, 2014.

  1. TiniTinyTony

    TiniTinyTony 18X Hangman Winner star 7 VIP - Game Winner

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    Yeah, I'm going to need more information. The first Karate Kid movie took it's time to show the audience why it should care about Daniel so I hope this movie does the same with Ben Wang's character. Hilary Swank's character was a swing and a miss as she came off unlikeable. Even Pat Morita couldn't save the film. The monks almost did. Similarly, I didn't care about Jaden Smith's character in the 2010 version of the story.
     
  2. The2ndQuest

    The2ndQuest Tri-Mod With a Mouth star 10 Staff Member Manager

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    I was watching a react video of TNKK the other week. Even though the film is a mess, in a condensed form you can see some decent parts to that movie and get a better sense of Swank's character arc. But you're right that the film had trouble with her at the start of the film where they're trying to show her as an explosively angry and emotional teenager, but coming off as forced/cliche instead.

    Miyagi and the monks were really pretty fun, though. I'd really like to see them come back, if any are still with us. But her character does start to be more enjoyable throughout that monk sequence- which was probably the intention, they just went too far with the "before" characterization of her.
     
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  3. Ahsoka's Tano

    Ahsoka's Tano Force Ghost star 7

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    So no Jaden Smith and none of the kids from Cobra Kai.

    Ok, I'll put this on my radar now.
     
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  4. Leoluca Randisi

    Leoluca Randisi Jedi Grand Master star 6

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    I like what I see it's the perfect teaser gives you just enough not to much!
     
  5. Jedi Merkurian

    Jedi Merkurian Future Films Rumor Naysayer star 7 Staff Member Manager

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    I find the lack of Johnny Lawrence disturbing...
     
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  6. The2ndQuest

    The2ndQuest Tri-Mod With a Mouth star 10 Staff Member Manager

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    He’s not in this one.
     
  7. Jedi Merkurian

    Jedi Merkurian Future Films Rumor Naysayer star 7 Staff Member Manager

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    Like I said, I find the lack of Johnny Lawrence disturbing.
     
  8. Luke02

    Luke02 Chosen One star 6

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    You forgot to add one of those hash brown things at the end of your quote, "hash brown Team Johnny Lawrence disturbing!" :D

     
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  9. Leoluca Randisi

    Leoluca Randisi Jedi Grand Master star 6

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    I loved the trailer for the movie! Looking forward to the last 5 episodes of Cobra Kai and the new Karate Kid Legends I think it's only fair to give this movie a chance unless you really don't like the Trailers. I'm guessing Trailer 2 is possibly with the Super Bowl along with the new Jurassic world possibly!
     
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  10. Dagobahsystem

    Dagobahsystem Chosen One star 10

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    Finally finished season 6 last night.
    What a fun, wild ride this show continues to be. I've never seen people switch sides so many times. Although often absurd plot wise, Cobra Kai is addictive fun and I will definitely rewatch the series someday. So glad most all the original actors could come back, especially Chozen!
     
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  11. Ahsoka's Tano

    Ahsoka's Tano Force Ghost star 7

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    I'm still not on board with the kids' story of the show, but I accept that it has a following; so there's that. It's made for families, similar to The Skeleton Crew on Disney Plus.
     
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  12. TiniTinyTony

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    Yeah the kids stories have become less and less interesting but I'm in it until the end. Bringing the finale of the Sekai Taikai from Spain to LA makes no sense logically but we know why the writers wrote it this way.
     
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  13. Ahsoka's Tano

    Ahsoka's Tano Force Ghost star 7

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    Lol yeah right. Might as well shift everything to Long Island; considering that's where Ralph Macchio is from.
     
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  14. TiniTinyTony

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    Very cool final trailer. I'm hyped. Everything comes full circle. Let's hope the show sticks the landing.

    Quote of the trailer: Amanda LaRusso: "Things got out of hand in Barcelona."
    Ya think, Amanda? LOL
     
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  15. Ahsoka's Tano

    Ahsoka's Tano Force Ghost star 7

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    At least they gave Kumiko an acknowledgement that her character exist(ed).
     
  16. TiniTinyTony

    TiniTinyTony 18X Hangman Winner star 7 VIP - Game Winner

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    Is the shot of her in the trailer a new one or one from a previous season?
     
  17. Ahsoka's Tano

    Ahsoka's Tano Force Ghost star 7

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    I'm pretty sure it's just from whatever season that featured her in the past. I get that her character was pretty much one-and-done after Daniel returned back from Okinawa. I had some hope that Chozen might've swooned her into returning back to the States with her to join Daniel and friends, but apparently they had a falling out because he showed up at her door when there was another man there. Talk about a cop-out. She'd reserved herself for Daniel after all of these years, but within a year or so of seeing him for the first time on a visit, she moves on completely.
     
  18. TiniTinyTony

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