Review of The Karate Kid Part III (1989) by Brian S — 25 Oct 2007

Bad Boy Mike Barns? Daniel Son makes quick work of him in the end. haha.

This review of The Karate Kid Part III (1989) was written by Brian S on 25 October 2007.

The Karate Kid Part III has generally received mixed reviews.

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