‘The Karate Kid Part II’ With Bill Simmons and Kyle Brandt
The Rewatchables dive into The Karate Kid Part II, arguing it's not just a worthy sequel but possibly better than the original, thanks to Pat Morita’s standout performance, emotional depth, and Sato’s iconic villainy—though they roast Daniel LaRusso’s whiny heroics and questionable life
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