The Karate Kid
UK Release Date: 31 August 1984 Certification: 12 Director: John G. Avildsen Cast: Randee Heller, Matin Kove, Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, William Zabka Rating: 89 % I'm a black belt in Taekwondo Review: Over the past couple of weeks I’ve discovered Cobra Kai on Netflix and have enjoyed bingeing it - I’m a black belt in Taekwondo so I related to the martial arts aspect and the benefits it has on both your body and mind. So I decided that it was only right to go back to where it all began and watch The Karate Kid . What really stood out to me were the performances. Ralph Macchio shot to stardom with his role as Daniel LaRusso, becoming one of the most in demand child actors. He’s able to portray a likeable, relatable character that has a more complex side to him . Elisabeth Shue is enjoyable as Daniel’s love interest, Ali, helping make Daniel a more emotive character. Martin Kove is a menacing villai...