The Karate Kid
Taste attributes: actiondramafamilyteenmusic/dancemartial artsfastwholesomelightimaginarysimplelinearglossyall consuming questcoming of agecomplex relationshiprescue/escape/jeopardyunlikely connections
"Only the 'Old One' could teach him the secrets of the masters."
Boxlist takeA good-natured action film that is uncomplicated, fast-moving and stylish. Best if you like warmth over edge.
Pace: fast · Originality: balanced · Tone: very wholesome · Weight: light · Realism: balanced · Story: very simple · Structure: very linear · Look: glossy · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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What lines up
No single trait stands out; it is a broad fit.
What might not click
- Intricacy: Basic story, where this profile leans smart / intricate
- Wholesomeness: Wholesome, where this profile leans unsavoury
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Synopsis
After some violent confrontations with his new classmates, Daniel LaRusso learns karate from Japanese handyman Mr. Miyagi, in order to defend himself.
Synopsis: TMDB
Taste Attributes
Characteristics
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Details
- Genre
- Action
- Year
- 1984
- Runtime
- 126 min
- Status
- Released
- Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Taste scores
- How we score
Similar in feel
Matched on pace, tone, themes and style, not just genre.
