I wonder if I was alone in finding this series underwhelming. Following up on their version of a 1970s karate show starring David Carradine, “Daniel” (Ralph Macchio) is now caught up in a complicated scheme by his former rival “Kreese” (Martin Kove). Kreese wants to get even with Daniel and his teacher “Miyagi” (Pat Morita) by pushing him into a final showdown with Cobra Kai’s new fighter, “Mike” (Sean Kanan), believ…

I had completely put this movie out of my mind until a coworker mentioned it, and then I was hit with recollections I’d prefer to avoid. It says something when you recall The Next Karate Kid instead of Part III. It turns out he was correct; Robyn Lively does appear in it, and I believe this is one of her earlier roles. It's unfortunate that this film and Teen Witch don’t showcase her potential—she’s capable of del…

This installment is easily the least impressive in the Karate Kid series. Following a strong first movie and an acceptable follow-up, this film arrived, and it’s impossible to ignore that the quality has dropped significantly, resulting in a disappointing viewing experience. The main issue lies with the script; it's flimsy, poorly constructed, and riddled with plot inconsistencies where logic and believability …