Never seen this movie before but I'll watch along with Mellow! I love when your Mom reacts with you, she's absolutely hilarious! One of my favorite videos to this day is your reactions to Spy! Also, it's funny, your mother looks a lot like my future Mother-In-Law... ;) Hahaha! What's uppppppppp Mellow. ;) Happy Valentine's Day everyone!
They take the time to develop the father and son style relationship between them. It also gives us time to emotionally digest Miyagi's loss of his family.
RIP Noriyuki Pat Morita. He's catching flies with chopsticks in Heaven. Daniel and Mr. Miyagi are such great characters, I love Daniel's character growth, and Miyagi's training sessions are simply iconic. "Wax on, wax off!" will forever be one of the greatest lines in any film.
Specifically, it's an honorific. Japan has tons of them. San is basically like saying mister, an average honorific. Then you have things like "kun" and "chan" which if I remember correctly are for younger males and females respectively. Then you have things like "sama", which are for those above you, but I can't remember the specifics of that one. Then you have stuff like senpai and sempai, which are for classmates. There are more than that, but it's very interesting. I love Japanese honorifics
@@reesxlgaming3883 Not true. Where did you hear that? Did you read Ralph Macchio's book "Waxing On?" He tells about their friendship. And every single interview he has done on TH-cam, he praises Pat Morita.
Dude you gotta do part 2, 3, & Cobra Kai reaction with your mom. Having her with you reminded me with my mom watching classics like this hit home 🥲. I hope you continue doing it either way. Be well ✌️😎👍
My mother (God rest her soul) had the best reaction to this when we first watched it on video during the summer of 1985. Right after it ended she said “rewind the tape, we’re watching that again!” And we indeed watched the movie again right after the first viewing. Classic! 👍🏾
@@clevelandcbiTrust me you Should Watch it , Theres a Reason it has so good Reviews , this is one of the only good reboots of Originals (90% of the time reboots of old Movies flops) But Cobra Kai is great, just Watch it ( and yeah the Chackie Chan Movie is pretty bad)
With the soccer stuff, Elisabeth Shue was actually a really good soccer player who, in 1972, became the first girl to play on a boys team (she was 9 at the time) where she grew up in New Jersey. Her brother, Andrew -- who is also an actor -- actually briefly played in the MLS, too, so soccer is huge for that family. There's actually a movie loosely based on Elisabeth Shue's experiences playing soccer (which she produced and co-stars in) called "Gracie."
I watched this movie as a kid at a drive-in movie theater. My brothers, my cousin, and I watched in our pajamas with our Strawberry Shortcake, Dukes of Hazard, and Smurfs sleeping bags in the back of our family station wagon. I remember us excitingly cheering, "Go Daniel!", at the end scene. I'm sure my dad probably got mad and yelled for us to settle down. The 80's man, such good times!
This movie had heart. I miss movies like that. Today's movies are spectacular, filled with action, CGI, loud music, etc, but lack heart and you just don't care about the characters. This movie, you really care about the characters.
You said it! I was born in ‘80 and grew up in the 80’s and 90’s. Going to the movies at that time was a whole experience. You’re so right, they don’t make movies with heart like they used to that could take you on an adventure, make you cry, make you cheer and engage your sense of wonder. It’s hard to feel so much as a twinge let alone feel much of anything for the characters or storylines in these modern day movies. They’re so void of anything that makes paying for a ticket worth it. Once in a blue moon they’ll put one out with a little something that reminds me of the feeling of the old greats. I think the last one I saw that was pretty good like that was Top Gun: Maverick. I wish my kids could’ve been able to experience what going to the movies used to be but alas they were just born too late. I try to show them movies from my day but it’s not the same as seeing them back them on the big screen.
@@ScragsP22 Today, just like in music today, the people making the movies are just pumping out product like an assembly line plant. Everything looks and feels generic, no originality. In the old days, they were intent on making works of art that had more meaning and was made from passion and heart.
If you want a movie with heart made recently, watch Godzilla Minus One whenever you get a chance. You have to read subtitles, but you get so sucked into the story, and care about every character, that you forget that you're reading. It's basically a WWII period piece from a Japanese perspective that delves deeply into the value of human life. I saw it 4 times in theaters and can't wait to be able to watch it at home.
@@bryanmyers5620 Wow, thanks for letting me know. I had never even heard of that movie before, but I checked into it and so many people are raving about it. Sounds like the kind of movie I would enjoy. Thanks, again. Take care!
This movie was why I signed up for Karate at 10 years old. Took Kenpo for 9 years. I was born in 72. Gen X through and through. This was a classic movie for us.
Fun facts: Ralph Macchio has that car to this day. The referee for the final match was the instructor for the cast & actually got Steven Segal to back out of a fight
Pat E. Johnson. A true legit martial artist and 9th degree black belt in Tang Soo Do and was president of the National Tang Soo Do congress. He was also in Enter the Dragon as the character who came to see Roper (John Saxon's character) on the golf course to inquire about the money he owed his boss. He was the one doing the talking to Roper and holding the gun.
@cmdrdredd huh didn't know that. But yeah Pat Johnson was one of those back in the day who was like "oh no I'll back this shit up cuz I'm not doing this to make money"
Cobra Kai is so damn good. A show that started out as a TH-cam original has absolutely no right being as good as it is, but it's genuinely one of my favorites.
This movie has really stood the test of time, considering it came the same year as The Terminator, Beverly Hills Cop, Purple Rain, Footloose, etc. Even though I think this film is the one is the strongest of the original trilogy, 2 and 3 are also really, with my favorite being Karate Kid 2.
This classic will always be a favorite of mine. Learned a lot of valuable lessons from films like this. To see you're honest reaction and especially your mother's reaction is a treat. I lost my mom a few years ago to cancer and this really brings back memories of watching this movie for the first time with my family. Thank you So mush for this Mellow. This is why I love your content. Respect.
The semifinalist Daryyl Videl, not only invented the "crane kick", but he was the one doing it on the stump dressed as Mr. Miyagi. The tournament referee, Pat Johnson was also the fight choreographer. He trained the actors on how to perform the martial arts moves.
Ralph Macchio fought to keep the Miyagi mourning scene in the movie since the producers didn't want a touch of seriousness about the Japanese internment camps or WW2 in their action movie, but he thought it was essential to show respect to the culture and explore the character to not sweep it under the rug. It also goes to show the similarities between the two war vet teachers, who went through the worst thing imaginable but came out two radically different people. Even their status in life reflects it, the man who won the Medal of Honor being tossed aside by US society likely because of his race while the other got successful selling violence. Cobra Kai is definitely worth a watch if you finish the three originals, unlike what most people were expecting back in 2017 before it came out it wasn't just rehashed garbage, there is a lot to love and it's a good twist on the franchise. The Kung Fu Kid with Jackie Chan actually isn't bad, it's not as good as this obviously but if it wasn't named "Karate Kid" I don't think people would be so hesitant to see it. Besides, both that and the OG are in the same world, and they're actually going to crossover with both Ralph and Jackie reprising their roles.
I love this movie,and I remember that commercial your mom was talking about those commercials were very well-known,great reaction. Miracles and blessings to you and yours ✌️ ❤🙏.
Nice touch adding your Mom! Since you asked I gotta say the reboot with Jayden Smith and Jackie Chan is my favorite. Basically the same relatable story and characters but updated so less for you to make fun of. I like you "Mellverse" so I'm looking forward to your reaction!
We always drank milk with our meals! The whole family, too, including Mom and Dad. Soda was a treat, and water was only if you were dying of thirst after mowing the lawn.
Fun fact: The song "You're the best" was supposed to be in Rocky III but it didn't make it because of "Eye of the tiger" by Survivor. Then it ended up in another classic movie instead.
Yep. It was originally written for Rocky III, which is why it contains lyrics like "history repeats itself" which obviously makes no sense in the context of Karate Kid, but makes perfect sense for that movie.
I see where you get your looks from! Momma Mell is awesome and I am so glad you guys got a chance to do a video together like this! You both are awesome!
@@mszocomedian Anytime Ms. Zo! I mean it though. Mell is a good looking and well mannered man, and his momma is obviously a hard working comedian that supports her son. I wish you guys the best and hope that Mell gets to catch up on movies that you grew up on! Perhaps "The Wizard" with Fred Savage.
Great reaction! Glad that your mom got to join you for this one. 😊 RIP always to Pat Morita(Mr. Miyagi)!!! I grew up with this movie in the 80s. And I still love it to this day. Fun Fact: Ralph Macchio(Daniel)got to keep the yellow car from this movie. And he still has it. I do very highly recommend "Cobra Kai". But it's super important that you watch the two remaining sequels, "The Karate Kid Parts 2 & 3" first. Looking forward to your next reaction. 😊
Mel, Mr. Miyagi used Reiki Healing on Daniel. My late mother was a Reiki Master. She taught my brother, my son's mother and I Reiki. It's a real technique.
@2:32 did it back in 2017 from CT-CA and back non-stop both ways!! Company sucked, but the experience was great!! I'm going to do it again with my son now that he's older.
Actually, maybe the next season of Cobra Kai should bring this guy back and do a revenge arc with him based on the fact that Daniel hit his face with a door one time.
5:04 actually that beach is still beautiful. I just visited there last year and it's nice. I thought it was bigger (the scenes from the movie made it look bigger) but it's actually pretty small.
I went to a theater called Sunrise Cinema in Queens NY in 1984 and watched this great 80's movie at the age of 8 with the Fam. I loved it then and still enjoyed watching it again along with you and your mom's reaction. Mom is just a little older than me if she was just going into high school at the time, I'm 48 now. 😁
The late John G. Avidsen (Oscar-winner for Rocky, 1976) directed the first 3 films of the franchise. The Rocky saga's composer, Bill Conti also scored these films too. Karate Kid was actually the name of an DC character from the Teen Titans. So the rights to the name had to be acquired in order to use it as the movie's name. I was 4 years old when this was released. One of the greatest cinematic experiences i ever had. Daniel's story hit home for so many of us kids, learning to be brave and having the right guidance to do so. This movie got me into classical karate to study and later on other martial arts. I knew of Pat Morita as an actor and comedian (Happy Days, Sanford & Son). Morita's voice as Miyagi is the voice of his elders. Such a great performance as Mr. Miyagi and him being nominated for an Oscar was so cool. William Zabka (Johnny) went on to become a Oscar nominee as well for co-writing and producing a short film, Most (2003). All these things, plus 'Wax on, Wax off'. Almost 40 years later. Gotta love it. Also RIP to Martial Arts' legend Pat E. Johnson, playing one of the referees and was one of the film's choreographers.
Pat Morita is just brilliant in this film, he was nominated for an Oscar and should have won, very rarely do academy awards go to people when they actually deserve it, but that’s a different conversation 😂 I put this in my Mount Rushmore of comfort films: Karate Kid Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure The Sandlot Back 2 the Future Honorable mentions to: Snatch Superbad
Oh by the way: the actor who plays Dutch (the bleach-blonde bully in Cobra Kai) is Chad McQueen, the son of Hollywood legend Steve McQueen. Steve was good friends with Bruce Lee, and Bruce ended up teaching Chad martial arts. And the actor who plays Bobby (the "nice" Cobra Kai dude) was already a black belt when he filmed this, and is a sensei now. So they had some dudes with legit martial arts training on the side of Cobra Kai. The Asian competitor in the tournament is Darryl Vidal, who is another black belt and was the stand in for Pat Morita (Miyagi) in a couple scenes.
The character of Mr. Miyagi was based on legendary Sensei Fumio Demura. (出村 文男, Demura Fumio, September 15, 1938 - April 24, 2023) was a Japanese karateka and kobudoka, based in the United States since the mid-1960s.[2][3] A 9th dan in Shitō-ryū karate,[3] he was Pat Morita's martial arts stunt double in the first, third and fourth Karate Kid films, and was one of the inspirations for the character Mr. Miyagi.[4]
It is a Bones-Eye tree. Banzai is something Japanese military would shout in war time. Like, a war cry. Bones-Eye is trimming and shaping little trees.
what I love the most about this movie is how well they developed the relationship between Daniel and Mr. Miyagi. for this reason, The Karate Kid is one of the most iconic love stories of all time. I highly recommend watching the other 3 Karate Kid movies and then moving on to Cobra Kai. as a huge fan of the original Karate Kid movies, Cobra Kai is such an amazing love letter to Karate Kid fans and I know that if you loved this movie, you'll love the series. RIP Pat Morita. ❤
Never cared too much about the original Karate Kid movie until I fell in love with Kobra Kai and it's incredible how well that show does with the world building of the original movie(s). I'm sure everybody has already said this, but Kobra Kai is a MUST reaction now that you've started these movies. You will love them.
It’s a little late, but I wanna say I always enjoy watching you two reacting together. Chances are I’ve already said it, but I love your guys’ chemistry.
Daniel (Ralph MACHIO) was 22 when this was made. Also, mr Miyagi, who also played in the TV version of the show MASH, replaced Mako, who stared in the Conan movies as the wizard, because when Miyagi came in, late, the casting people were blown away by his performance. Especially his accent.
I love the karate kid. these movies r classics. u will end up watching the others. cobra kai is a great way 2 show the longevity of this series. watch em all
40 years later, the legacy continues with Cobra Kai, where they maintain the quality, nostalgia, original cast members, and yet make it fresh and new for the new generation. Best franchise over a long period of time.
It's so cool you had to do the review with your Mom, she got to tell us how "The karate kid" was very influential to the 80s teens and young adults. All thanks to Ralph Macchio (Daniel), Mr Miyagi's wisdom, the wax on/wax off technique and the kicka$$ soundrack ("Venus" by Bananarama was a huge hit)
I'm with mom. This movie is beyond a classic. I never watched the Jackie Chan/Jaden Smith Karate Kid because it didn't belong. I did watch all 3 sequels to The Karate Kid and they were not in the OG's league as far as quality. But Cobra Kai has also become a classic and has added so much relevance to Parts 2 and 3 (and hopefully, also The New Karate Kid in Season 6, with fingers crossed that the Oscar-winning Hilary Swank will show up). Cobra Kai deserves to win Emmys- it's that fantastic. And now that Daniel-san will have a story WITH Jackie Chan's character in a new movie- I suppose I will finally succumb and watch that remake now that it's being brought into the same universe.
I always sensed/felt that there must have been a scene that was shot at school where Daniel yelled at her because of the incident at the Country Club which would explain why she was so angry at Golf n Stuff.
Was getting nervous when we were a third of the way through and you still weren’t sold on it, but you came around! Like you said: quality acting, direction, cinematography. And such a feel good, underdog story. I don’t remember them marketing this movie well, certainly not for girls. So, I didn’t see it in the theatre. We watched it in class the next year. It instantly became my favourite movie. Every few years I see something I put at the top of my list. Then I watch this movie again and it goes right back up to the #1 spot! Glad you enjoyed it! 😊
Mellverse only way you’re going to learn all the back stories is to watch everything (movies and Cobra Kai TV show). Wild that your momma mentioned Pendleton Pike in Indy. Went to a lot of shows there growing up.
Subscribed to Ms. Zo solely due to the, obviously , beautiful spirit she nurtured in you. Much love for all your time and effort you freely give to so many of us.
I just love Momma Mells reactions 😂👌🏻 literally reminds me of me watching movies with same humor and reaction😁🥰👌🏻 This movie is one of my favorite karate movies since I was little and it still gets me today as I did as the first time I saw it 😌👍🏻 masterpiece in my opinion definitely 😃👌🏻❤️
Never seen this movie before but I'll watch along with Mellow! I love when your Mom reacts with you, she's absolutely hilarious! One of my favorite videos to this day is your reactions to Spy! Also, it's funny, your mother looks a lot like my future Mother-In-Law... ;) Hahaha! What's uppppppppp Mellow. ;)
Happy Valentine's Day everyone!
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Just an observation or two 😜@@HelloMellowXVI
Putting in that serious Rizz on TH-cam comments 🤣
Not sure what any of that means but it's just a joke ;) @@jacobdale-smith6720
Not sure what that means, but it's just a joke ;)@@jacobdale-smith6720
People today have no attention spans. I like how older movies have room to breathe, take in what's happening.
Word, complaining about a 2 hour movie that's a certified classic.
Freaking seriously
They take the time to develop the father and son style relationship between them. It also gives us time to emotionally digest Miyagi's loss of his family.
No scene is extraneous.
RIP Noriyuki Pat Morita. He's catching flies with chopsticks in Heaven.
Daniel and Mr. Miyagi are such great characters, I love Daniel's character growth, and Miyagi's training sessions are simply iconic. "Wax on, wax off!" will forever be one of the greatest lines in any film.
Agreed
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@@SWSH826how is that a spoiler he actually died
He calls him Danielsan because “san” is a sign of respect, love this movie!!
Specifically, it's an honorific. Japan has tons of them. San is basically like saying mister, an average honorific. Then you have things like "kun" and "chan" which if I remember correctly are for younger males and females respectively. Then you have things like "sama", which are for those above you, but I can't remember the specifics of that one. Then you have stuff like senpai and sempai, which are for classmates. There are more than that, but it's very interesting. I love Japanese honorifics
@@Xeno_SolarusGreat info. I learned the last one watching Tokyo Drift 😂
Just like Sensei is for a teacher/master.
San means Mr/Ms
This is a true classic. Miyagi and Daniel-San have such an amazing chemistry. They play off each other so well. I hope you watch the rest.
In real life Ralph machio didn’t like Pat Morita and only found respect for him when he passed away
@@reesxlgaming3883 Not true. Where did you hear that? Did you read Ralph Macchio's book "Waxing On?" He tells about their friendship. And every single interview he has done on TH-cam, he praises Pat Morita.
Didn't like is a bit much.
Dude you gotta do part 2, 3, & Cobra Kai reaction with your mom. Having her with you reminded me with my mom watching classics like this hit home 🥲. I hope you continue doing it either way. Be well ✌️😎👍
Fr cobra Kai is good
My mother (God rest her soul) had the best reaction to this when we first watched it on video during the summer of 1985. Right after it ended she said “rewind the tape, we’re watching that again!” And we indeed watched the movie again right after the first viewing. Classic! 👍🏾
That’s cool
Mell my dude u definitely gotta watch the rest of the karate kid franchise including cobra Kai 🤝&karate kid 2010 u gonna love it
100% needs to watch cobra kai show!
@@brettcloud8550 Cobra Kai is peak Karate Kid for sure!
I still haven't seen the remake, probably never will. I'd feel like I'm cheating on the original lol. One of the few Jackie Chan movies I avoided.
@@clevelandcbiTrust me you Should Watch it , Theres a Reason it has so good Reviews , this is one of the only good reboots of Originals (90% of the time reboots of old Movies flops) But Cobra Kai is great, just Watch it ( and yeah the Chackie Chan Movie is pretty bad)
@@clevelandcbitrust me it’s so much better then the originals imo
That “unless they use the ancient Chinese secret” callback your mom made was on point. 😂
😂😂
With the soccer stuff, Elisabeth Shue was actually a really good soccer player who, in 1972, became the first girl to play on a boys team (she was 9 at the time) where she grew up in New Jersey. Her brother, Andrew -- who is also an actor -- actually briefly played in the MLS, too, so soccer is huge for that family. There's actually a movie loosely based on Elisabeth Shue's experiences playing soccer (which she produced and co-stars in) called "Gracie."
I watched this movie as a kid at a drive-in movie theater. My brothers, my cousin, and I watched in our pajamas with our Strawberry Shortcake, Dukes of Hazard, and Smurfs sleeping bags in the back of our family station wagon. I remember us excitingly cheering, "Go Daniel!", at the end scene. I'm sure my dad probably got mad and yelled for us to settle down. The 80's man, such good times!
This movie had heart. I miss movies like that. Today's movies are spectacular, filled with action, CGI, loud music, etc, but lack heart and you just don't care about the characters. This movie, you really care about the characters.
You said it! I was born in ‘80 and grew up in the 80’s and 90’s. Going to the movies at that time was a whole experience. You’re so right, they don’t make movies with heart like they used to that could take you on an adventure, make you cry, make you cheer and engage your sense of wonder. It’s hard to feel so much as a twinge let alone feel much of anything for the characters or storylines in these modern day movies. They’re so void of anything that makes paying for a ticket worth it. Once in a blue moon they’ll put one out with a little something that reminds me of the feeling of the old greats. I think the last one I saw that was pretty good like that was Top Gun: Maverick.
I wish my kids could’ve been able to experience what going to the movies used to be but alas they were just born too late. I try to show them movies from my day but it’s not the same as seeing them back them on the big screen.
@@ScragsP22 Today, just like in music today, the people making the movies are just pumping out product like an assembly line plant. Everything looks and feels generic, no originality. In the old days, they were intent on making works of art that had more meaning and was made from passion and heart.
If you want a movie with heart made recently, watch Godzilla Minus One whenever you get a chance. You have to read subtitles, but you get so sucked into the story, and care about every character, that you forget that you're reading. It's basically a WWII period piece from a Japanese perspective that delves deeply into the value of human life. I saw it 4 times in theaters and can't wait to be able to watch it at home.
@@bryanmyers5620 Wow, thanks for letting me know. I had never even heard of that movie before, but I checked into it and so many people are raving about it. Sounds like the kind of movie I would enjoy. Thanks, again. Take care!
Man your mom is so friggin cool!!! All the success in the world to you
Thank you 😊❤
I remember the Calgon commercial, thanks Mama 🤣🤣🤣🤣 OMG! Fantastic
This movie was why I signed up for Karate at 10 years old. Took Kenpo for 9 years. I was born in 72. Gen X through and through. This was a classic movie for us.
You gotta do part 2,3, and the cobra Kai franchise which does a great job continuing the story with a new generation
Fun facts: Ralph Macchio has that car to this day. The referee for the final match was the instructor for the cast & actually got Steven Segal to back out of a fight
segal has backed out of many fights including one with van damme, he has no skills. Gene lebell made him shit his pants.
Pat E. Johnson. A true legit martial artist and 9th degree black belt in Tang Soo Do and was president of the National Tang Soo Do congress. He was also in Enter the Dragon as the character who came to see Roper (John Saxon's character) on the golf course to inquire about the money he owed his boss. He was the one doing the talking to Roper and holding the gun.
@cmdrdredd huh didn't know that. But yeah Pat Johnson was one of those back in the day who was like "oh no I'll back this shit up cuz I'm not doing this to make money"
R.I.P. Pat Morita (Mr. Miyagi)
If he didn’t do a Cobra Kai reaction yet immmmmmm hoping that he will. Because yyyeessssss.
All the karate we want 😂
His mom would love it too.
Now you must go down this rabbit hole include the Cobra Kai series. Do it! DOOO ITTTT! 😂
Cobra Kai is so damn good. A show that started out as a TH-cam original has absolutely no right being as good as it is, but it's genuinely one of my favorites.
Mama MellVerse is back! We truly do love it when she comes on your videos!
Thank you ❤
I haven't clocked this channel in a bit, I love the new cut!
This movie has really stood the test of time, considering it came the same year as The Terminator, Beverly Hills Cop, Purple Rain, Footloose, etc. Even though I think this film is the one is the strongest of the original trilogy, 2 and 3 are also really, with my favorite being Karate Kid 2.
Lmao melo face when his mom kept talking 😂
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She wasn’t even talking a lot he just being a child around his mom we all do it when our parents around lol
This classic will always be a favorite of mine. Learned a lot of valuable lessons from films like this. To see you're honest reaction and especially your mother's reaction is a treat. I lost my mom a few years ago to cancer and this really brings back memories of watching this movie for the first time with my family. Thank you So mush for this Mellow. This is why I love your content. Respect.
Mell, your mama is a joy to watch. She’s enthusiastic, engaged, humorous, and insightful. And I love her throwback reference. More MamaMellow!
The semifinalist Daryyl Videl, not only invented the "crane kick", but he was the one doing it on the stump dressed as Mr. Miyagi. The tournament referee, Pat Johnson was also the fight choreographer. He trained the actors on how to perform the martial arts moves.
It’s a movie about a friendship between the two. They filled a spot in each others lives.
"You're the best around! And no one's ever gonna take you downnn" 🎶
The second one is just as good. Not to spoil anything, but it always makes me want to visit Okinawa.
for the record Ralph maccio is almost 60 and STILL is fine!
Crazy how he still looks 38
I was so excited to see him on dancing with the stars several years back! ❤❤❤
He's actually 62, way older than Pat (52) was here lol. Crazy.
He and William Zabka (Johnny) have both aged remarkably well. Hell, Elisabeth Shue has too, obviously. They all look fantastic for their ages.
@@JeffKelly03 Heck yeah they have. Even my son (20 now) said DAMN when she appeared in season 3 🤣🤣🤣
Ralph Macchio fought to keep the Miyagi mourning scene in the movie since the producers didn't want a touch of seriousness about the Japanese internment camps or WW2 in their action movie, but he thought it was essential to show respect to the culture and explore the character to not sweep it under the rug. It also goes to show the similarities between the two war vet teachers, who went through the worst thing imaginable but came out two radically different people. Even their status in life reflects it, the man who won the Medal of Honor being tossed aside by US society likely because of his race while the other got successful selling violence.
Cobra Kai is definitely worth a watch if you finish the three originals, unlike what most people were expecting back in 2017 before it came out it wasn't just rehashed garbage, there is a lot to love and it's a good twist on the franchise. The Kung Fu Kid with Jackie Chan actually isn't bad, it's not as good as this obviously but if it wasn't named "Karate Kid" I don't think people would be so hesitant to see it. Besides, both that and the OG are in the same world, and they're actually going to crossover with both Ralph and Jackie reprising their roles.
Worth a watch? It's MUCH better then all the movies.
Sequels 2 and 3 and then Cobra Kai.
Don't forget the Next Karate Kid
Karate Kid is already a movie that makes me feel warm and fuzzy, only gets better to see a family enjoy it
The couch failing is classic haha. Great show and I strongly suggest finishing everything in the karate kid universe.
I love this movie,and I remember that commercial your mom was talking about those commercials were very well-known,great reaction. Miracles and blessings to you and yours ✌️ ❤🙏.
It was awesome seeing you with your mom. God bless you guys. Keep it up bro.
always thought ralph was around the same age as his character but turned out he was 22 will always be mind blowing to me because he looks so young
And the actor for johnny was 17 the same age that his character
Nice touch adding your Mom!
Since you asked I gotta say the reboot with Jayden Smith and Jackie Chan is my favorite. Basically the same relatable story and characters but updated so less for you to make fun of.
I like you "Mellverse" so I'm looking forward to your reaction!
You gotta do more reactions with your mom she mad funny 😂😂
Thank you 😂
I agree hope they watch all the Sequels and then the Cobra Kai series
LOVE seeing your moms!!!! Memory making at its finest!
We always drank milk with our meals! The whole family, too, including Mom and Dad. Soda was a treat, and water was only if you were dying of thirst after mowing the lawn.
Respect to you and your mother :) Love this channel
Fun fact: The song "You're the best" was supposed to be in Rocky III but it didn't make it because of "Eye of the tiger" by Survivor. Then it ended up in another classic movie instead.
From the director and composer of the original "Rocky" at that.
You're The Best was also turned down by Flash Dance movie, so Karate Kid got it after two movies turned it down.
@@omgbygollywowDid not know that.
Yep. It was originally written for Rocky III, which is why it contains lyrics like "history repeats itself" which obviously makes no sense in the context of Karate Kid, but makes perfect sense for that movie.
I see where you get your looks from! Momma Mell is awesome and I am so glad you guys got a chance to do a video together like this! You both are awesome!
Thank you 😊❤
@@mszocomedian Anytime Ms. Zo! I mean it though. Mell is a good looking and well mannered man, and his momma is obviously a hard working comedian that supports her son. I wish you guys the best and hope that Mell gets to catch up on movies that you grew up on! Perhaps "The Wizard" with Fred Savage.
Great reaction! Glad that your mom got to join you for this one. 😊
RIP always to Pat Morita(Mr. Miyagi)!!!
I grew up with this movie in the 80s. And I still love it to this day.
Fun Fact: Ralph Macchio(Daniel)got to keep the yellow car from this movie. And he still has it.
I do very highly recommend "Cobra Kai". But it's super important that you watch the two remaining sequels, "The Karate Kid Parts 2 & 3" first.
Looking forward to your next reaction. 😊
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YES! I didn't expect you to drop this tonight but I appreciate it! Time to settle in and enjoy you enjoying this flick!
Your mom seems so nice 😊. Definitely should have her on for more reactions!
LOL she's also very funny 😂
Mel, Mr. Miyagi used Reiki Healing on Daniel. My late mother was a Reiki Master. She taught my brother, my son's mother and I Reiki. It's a real technique.
Lmao Mello like, "these days e'ryone jus wanna fight" like, 2 minutes before a fight breaks out at the beach. 😂
Heck. I’d forgotten about Ernest til you brought him back! Thanks!
Paganomation is making a documentary about him. I'm super excited about that, childhood Hero.
@2:32 did it back in 2017 from CT-CA and back non-stop both ways!! Company sucked, but the experience was great!! I'm going to do it again with my son now that he's older.
3:05 take a good long look at this kid, you're never going to see him again in this or any other movie. Glad we took the time to introduce him.
Actually, maybe the next season of Cobra Kai should bring this guy back and do a revenge arc with him based on the fact that Daniel hit his face with a door one time.
Mom’s references are dead on balls accurate!! Love it!
5:04 actually that beach is still beautiful. I just visited there last year and it's nice. I thought it was bigger (the scenes from the movie made it look bigger) but it's actually pretty small.
Nice
I went to a theater called Sunrise Cinema in Queens NY in 1984 and watched this great 80's movie at the age of 8 with the Fam. I loved it then and still enjoyed watching it again along with you and your mom's reaction. Mom is just a little older than me if she was just going into high school at the time, I'm 48 now. 😁
Right just I little bit 😅
The late John G. Avidsen (Oscar-winner for Rocky, 1976)
directed the first 3 films of the franchise.
The Rocky saga's composer, Bill Conti also scored
these films too.
Karate Kid was actually the name of an DC character from the Teen Titans.
So the rights to the name had to be acquired in order to use it as the movie's name.
I was 4 years old when this was released.
One of the greatest cinematic experiences i ever had.
Daniel's story hit home for so many of us kids, learning to be brave and
having the right guidance to do so.
This movie got me into classical karate to study
and later on other martial arts.
I knew of Pat Morita as an actor and comedian
(Happy Days, Sanford & Son).
Morita's voice as Miyagi is the voice of his elders.
Such a great performance as Mr. Miyagi and him being
nominated for an Oscar was so cool.
William Zabka (Johnny) went on to become a Oscar nominee
as well for co-writing and producing a short film, Most (2003).
All these things, plus 'Wax on, Wax off'.
Almost 40 years later.
Gotta love it.
Also RIP to Martial Arts' legend Pat E. Johnson, playing one of the referees
and was one of the film's choreographers.
your mom said she love her asian cousins, I love her too.
Love you sis 😂😂❤❤
Pat Morita is just brilliant in this film, he was nominated for an Oscar and should have won, very rarely do academy awards go to people when they actually deserve it, but that’s a different conversation 😂
I put this in my Mount Rushmore of comfort films:
Karate Kid
Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure
The Sandlot
Back 2 the Future
Honorable mentions to:
Snatch
Superbad
Oh by the way: the actor who plays Dutch (the bleach-blonde bully in Cobra Kai) is Chad McQueen, the son of Hollywood legend Steve McQueen. Steve was good friends with Bruce Lee, and Bruce ended up teaching Chad martial arts. And the actor who plays Bobby (the "nice" Cobra Kai dude) was already a black belt when he filmed this, and is a sensei now. So they had some dudes with legit martial arts training on the side of Cobra Kai. The Asian competitor in the tournament is Darryl Vidal, who is another black belt and was the stand in for Pat Morita (Miyagi) in a couple scenes.
The character of Mr. Miyagi was based on legendary Sensei Fumio Demura.
(出村 文男, Demura Fumio, September 15, 1938 - April 24, 2023) was a Japanese karateka and kobudoka, based in the United States since the mid-1960s.[2][3] A 9th dan in Shitō-ryū karate,[3] he was Pat Morita's martial arts stunt double in the first, third and fourth Karate Kid films, and was one of the inspirations for the character Mr. Miyagi.[4]
It is a Bones-Eye tree.
Banzai is something Japanese military would shout in war time. Like, a war cry.
Bones-Eye is trimming and shaping little trees.
Please watch part 2 as soon as possible. It starts where this left off.
what I love the most about this movie is how well they developed the relationship between Daniel and Mr. Miyagi. for this reason, The Karate Kid is one of the most iconic love stories of all time. I highly recommend watching the other 3 Karate Kid movies and then moving on to Cobra Kai. as a huge fan of the original Karate Kid movies, Cobra Kai is such an amazing love letter to Karate Kid fans and I know that if you loved this movie, you'll love the series. RIP Pat Morita. ❤
have to do Part 2 Mell!!!
Hilarious! Yes! Ancient Chinese secret, huh? 😆😂 Love this reaction.
Bro you gotta do these films and then Cobra Kai. That series REALLY brings everything full circle!
This is one of your best videos. Moms hilarious.
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Happy Valentine’s Day Mello 😊 You and your Mom looking good 😌
Thank you 😁
This movie was my parents' first date! Speaking of memories
yay! new upload from mell!!😁
Never cared too much about the original Karate Kid movie until I fell in love with Kobra Kai and it's incredible how well that show does with the world building of the original movie(s). I'm sure everybody has already said this, but Kobra Kai is a MUST reaction now that you've started these movies. You will love them.
Mell was funny when he said something, "no wonder Homelander was so taken by her."
It’s a little late, but I wanna say I always enjoy watching you two reacting together. Chances are I’ve already said it, but I love your guys’ chemistry.
We need the whole saga part 2 and 3 then cobra Kai
35:15! Perfect comedic time delivery! Your mom’s is awesome! ❤
Thank you 😅
Hi you two . Hope your both well. Love your reactions together . Never seen this franchise . Looking forward to this ? Enjoy 💕
Hi 😊
Daniel (Ralph MACHIO) was 22 when this was made.
Also, mr Miyagi, who also played in the TV version of the show MASH, replaced Mako, who stared in the Conan movies as the wizard, because when Miyagi came in, late, the casting people were blown away by his performance. Especially his accent.
I love the karate kid. these movies r classics. u will end up watching the others. cobra kai is a great way 2 show the longevity of this series. watch em all
Great movie! Great progression! Love Mom!
40 years later, the legacy continues with Cobra Kai, where they maintain the quality, nostalgia, original cast members, and yet make it fresh and new for the new generation. Best franchise over a long period of time.
It's so cool you had to do the review with your Mom, she got to tell us how "The karate kid" was very influential to the 80s teens and young adults. All thanks to Ralph Macchio (Daniel), Mr Miyagi's wisdom, the wax on/wax off technique and the kicka$$ soundrack ("Venus" by Bananarama was a huge hit)
I'm with mom. This movie is beyond a classic. I never watched the Jackie Chan/Jaden Smith Karate Kid because it didn't belong. I did watch all 3 sequels to The Karate Kid and they were not in the OG's league as far as quality. But Cobra Kai has also become a classic and has added so much relevance to Parts 2 and 3 (and hopefully, also The New Karate Kid in Season 6, with fingers crossed that the Oscar-winning Hilary Swank will show up). Cobra Kai deserves to win Emmys- it's that fantastic. And now that Daniel-san will have a story WITH Jackie Chan's character in a new movie- I suppose I will finally succumb and watch that remake now that it's being brought into the same universe.
Instalike and sub for not only the movie choice but your mom and that 'you like me' meme! Oh that was hysterical.
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21:32 FREEZE. That is some GOOD casting. I totally believe those are her parents! That... is RARE.
My dad would always say that “Ancient Chinese secret” I always cringed lol
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Dutch had the smoothest double crescent kick 😮💨👌
I totally agree with your mom 100% leave the originals alone. I cannot stand when they try to remake classic movies like this.
Ancient Chinese Secret Commercials!! Wow, I vaguely remember them.
I always sensed/felt that there must have been a scene that was shot at school where Daniel yelled at her because of the incident at the Country Club which would explain why she was so angry at Golf n Stuff.
Was getting nervous when we were a third of the way through and you still weren’t sold on it, but you came around! Like you said: quality acting, direction, cinematography. And such a feel good, underdog story. I don’t remember them marketing this movie well, certainly not for girls. So, I didn’t see it in the theatre. We watched it in class the next year. It instantly became my favourite movie. Every few years I see something I put at the top of my list. Then I watch this movie again and it goes right back up to the #1 spot! Glad you enjoyed it! 😊
Love the reaction! Now you gotta watch Karate Kid Part 2-4 and then the Cobra Kai series 🙂
Mellverse only way you’re going to
learn all the back stories is to watch everything (movies and Cobra Kai TV show). Wild that your momma mentioned Pendleton Pike in Indy. Went to a lot of shows there growing up.
WOW that's what's up 😅
Subscribed to Ms. Zo solely due to the, obviously , beautiful spirit she nurtured in you. Much love for all your time and effort you freely give to so many of us.
That is so sweet thank you 🥰
Happy Valentine’s Day, Mello
Boy I didn’t know that was your mom she funny as hell
Thank you 😅
I just love Momma Mells reactions 😂👌🏻 literally reminds me of me watching movies with same humor and reaction😁🥰👌🏻
This movie is one of my favorite karate movies since I was little and it still gets me today as I did as the first time I saw it 😌👍🏻 masterpiece in my opinion definitely 😃👌🏻❤️
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First time seeing your mother-- she's a gem!
at 15:02 that was so funny I snorted and now my nose hurts..landfill..
Your mom is hilarious😂💀
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