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The Karate Kid Part II The Rewatchables
The Karate Kid Part II

Probably Unanswerable Questions

Was Sato in the right?

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  • The speakers argue that the arranged marriage and best-friend betrayal give Sato an understandable grievance, questioning Miyagi’s claims of honor. — Bill Simmons
  • They wish Miyagi and Sato exchanged blows rather than repeatedly avoiding a fight. — Bill Simmons
  • The woman’s unmarried life and Miyagi leaving again are criticized as an unhappy consequence. — Kyle Brandt
The Karate Kid Part II The Rewatchables
The Karate Kid Part II

Top Ten List

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The Karate Kid Part II The Rewatchables
The Karate Kid Part II

Most Rewatchable Scene

Opening confrontation, travel, grief and ice breaking

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  • The opening reprises a scripted ending of the first film but was reportedly newly filmed; Kreese’s abuse and Miyagi’s window dodge are memorable, though one speaker wants an actual fight. — Kyle Brandt
  • Daniel joining the trip, the arrival trap and his consoling Miyagi after the father’s death are nominated. — Kyle Brandt
  • The father’s abrupt death acting and apparent closeness in age to Miyagi are criticized. — Kyle Brandt
  • The date leading to ice breaking is a childhood favorite, but Daniel’s ability and the convenient ice setup are questioned; the betting arithmetic is noted. — Kyle Brandt
The Karate Kid Part II The Rewatchables
The Karate Kid Part II

Most Rewatchable Scene

Final fight and hurricane are the two personal scene picks.

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  • Miyagi clearing the attackers is discussed as limited but effective choreography; Morita’s movement is compared to an aging movie fighter. — Bill Simmons
  • The hurricane, log chop and child rescue are exciting despite implausible strength and the child’s assigned danger. — Bill Simmons
  • Drinking tea and taking the sticks out of her hair lead to a kiss, interrupted by a typhoon. — Bill Simmons
  • Sato’s changed attitude is touching and the final setting excellent, but the repetitive drum-technique closeups disappoint. — Bill Simmons
  • The final fight is one personal choice, especially the videogame-like setting. — Kyle Brandt
  • The hurricane is the other personal choice for its danger, bravery and safe outcome. — Kyle Brandt
The Karate Kid Part II The Rewatchables
The Karate Kid Part II

The most 1986 thing

Panasonic televisions, earnestness, easy travel and a simple game adaptation.

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  • The all-Panasonic shop, possibly showing Fame, and the uncynical honor-and-love story evoke1986. — Kyle Brandt
  • A last-minute Northwest ticket and a1987 game built from flies/ice-breaking actions are additional period markers. — Bill Simmons
The Karate Kid Part II The Rewatchables
The Karate Kid Part II

Gandolfini Butter on My Ass So It Pops in My Mouth Award

Sato’s log-chopping hobby and local business empire

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  • Chopping the same log for decades is enjoyed as a peculiar leisure activity. — Bill Simmons
  • Airport advertisements for the dojo, construction, escorts and realty are compared to Brad Wesley’s town control in Roadhouse. — Bill Simmons
  • The business portfolio inspires joking career advice and an imagined visit to the escort business. — Kyle Brandt
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