![]() The clash between Kreese and Miyagi forms a fascinating good-versus-evil spiritual backdrop, as each essentially fights for possession of Daniel’s soul. But Miyagi’s take on karate is radically different from that of local dojo teacher Kreese (Martin Kove), who instructs Johnny (William Zabka) leader of the gang that torments Daniel. Initially fixing his bike after an attack by bullies, Miyagi subsequently teaches Daniel to tend bonsai trees before eventually agreeing to karate lessons. ![]() ![]() But what makes The Karate Kid special for me (besides the delight of having my all-time-favourite Bananarama song Cruel Summer on the soundtrack) are the spiritual allegories.įor a start, there’s the quietly understated way Miyagi slowly but surely becomes a mentor to Daniel, a boy in desperate need of a father figure. ![]() Winning performances, a fine script, and unfussy direction from Avildsen (who also helmed the original Rocky) all result in a satisfying triumph of the underdog tale. ![]()
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