There's clearly a spark between the two of them, and Ralph and Elisabeth have great chemistry. Their relationship is great because he lives in a lower class area in California while she lives in a very upper class area in California. Elisabeth Shue gives a fine performance as Ali Mills, Daniel's love interest. As the main bully, he's angered when he is trying to get his ex-girlfriend back, and Daniel enters the picture and becomes interested in her. William Zabka, a.k.a., the King of 80s Jerks or King of 80s Bullies, delivers an intimidating performance as as the leader of the Cobra Kai, Johnny Lawrence. And the chemistry between the two characters is outstanding, something you don't see too often with completely different characters. You imagine how somebody could survive dealing with a tragedy like he did. When you learn about Miyagi's tragic backstory, you also sympathize with him. He believes karate is for defense only, and although he doesn't like fighting, he eventually agrees to help Daniel train. You would never think an elderly man knew karate, and so well at that.

Pat Morita delivers an exceptional performance as Mr.

The performance is believable and emotional, and you see how it affects him. His portrayal of Daniel LaRusso was outstanding, and you clearly sympathize with his character, particularly if you have dealt with bullying in your life. But 'The Karate Kid' is what turned him into an overnight sensation. Ralph Macchio first became successful after 1983's book-to-film adaptation 'The Outsiders'. Starting with cast performances, everyone delivered a solid performance. This film is so relevant today, even over 30 years after hitting theaters. Daniel meets handyman Miyagi (Noriyuki 'Pat' Morita) who secretly knows karate and takes Daniel under his wing so he can learn how to defend himself against the bullies. When teen Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) moves to Reseda, California from Newark, New Jersey, he encounters some bullies that make his new life hell. Daniel When this film was released in the summer of 1984, it was a surprise critical and financial hit. When this film was released in the summer of 1984, it was a surprise critical and financial hit.

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