Why 'The Karate Kid Part III' is the best film in the trilogy
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quot;The Karate Kid Part III" is widely regarded as the worst film in the original "Karate Kid" trilogy. One editor explains why it's actually the best "Karate Kid" movie in an essay for our Summer of '89 series.
The Karate Kid Part III is widely regarded as the worst film in the original Karate Kid trilogy. One editor explains why it's actually the best Karate Kid movie in an essay for our Summer of '89 series.
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The Karate Kid Part III - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray [Trilogy Collection] Ultra HD Review
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Why 'The Karate Kid Part III' is the best film in the trilogy
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