Karate Kid 2
Režie: John G. AvildsenŠest měsíců po svém překvapivém vítězství v turnaji karate se Danny La Russo dozvídá, že jeho japonský učitel Mijagi odlétá na Okinawu za umírajícím otcem. Daniel se rozhodne odcestovat s ním. V letadle zjistí, že Mijagi opustil před lety rodný ostrov kvůli svému nejlepšímu příteli Satovi, který se zamiloval do stejné ženy, jako Mijagi. Starý Japonec zjišťuje, že Sato se s Jukio neoženil. Jeho přítel chce celou záležitost ukončit čestným soubojem. Mijagi se zdráhá řešit věci násilím, ale Sato, který prakticky vlastní celou vesnici, mu nedává jinou možnost, když souhlasí s Mijagiho podmínkou, že půda se navrátí do rukou vesničanů bez ohledu na výsledek souboje. Danny se dostává do konfliktu se Satovým agresivním synovcem Čozenem kvůli dívce Kumiko, ale dokáže se ubránit. Před ohlášeným soubojem vypukne hurikán, během něhož Mijagi zachrání Satovi život. Sato uznává svou chybu a vrací půdu vesničanům. Při oslavách se však nenapravitelný Čozen zmocní Kumiko a ohrožuje ji nožem…
Hodnocení a recenze Karate Kid 2
- Manuel Frangis26. března 2025I just watched The Karate Kid Part II and I give it 4 out of 5 stars. It is a really solid sequel that takes everything people loved about the first movie and adds a deeper, more emotional layer. This time, it is not just about tournaments or school bullies—it is about honor, family, and tradition. It feels more grown up, but still keeps that heart and spirit that made the first one so special. Ralph Macchio is back as Daniel LaRusso, and you can tell he has grown a little since the first movie. He is still learning, still trying to figure things out, but he is a lot more respectful and mature this time around. It is nice seeing how much his relationship with Mr. Miyagi has shaped him. Pat Morita as Mr. Miyagi is once again incredible. He brings so much wisdom, calmness, and quiet strength to the role. This movie really lets us learn more about Miyagi as a person, not just as a mentor, and that is one of the best things about it. The story moves from California to Okinawa, which instantly gives the movie a new feel. The setting is beautiful and totally different, and it adds a sense of culture and history to the story that makes it more meaningful. Miyagi returns home to see his dying father and confront his past, and Daniel ends up being pulled into a local conflict that’s way more serious than anything he faced back in the States. The villain this time is Chozen, and he is no joke. He is angry, intense, and way more dangerous than the Cobra Kai guys. The stakes feel higher in this movie because the threats are not just about competition—they feel personal and real. Chozen is not just a bully. He is someone who truly hates Daniel and everything he represents. It adds a level of tension that keeps the movie from ever feeling boring. The fight scenes are more intense this time, and they feel less like sport and more like actual survival. Daniel is not just trying to win a trophy—he is trying to do the right thing and stand up for what he believes in, even when he is out of his element. The final fight scene is one of the most dramatic moments in the series and shows how much Daniel has grown under Miyagi’s guidance. There is a new love interest in this one too, Kumiko, and while the romance is not as strong as in the first movie, it still adds something to Daniel’s journey. It gives him a reason to connect more deeply with Okinawa and care about what is happening around him. The scenes between them are sweet and give the movie some nice quiet moments. I give it 4 out of 5 stars because while it is a great continuation of the story, it does slow down a bit in the middle and has a few moments that feel stretched out. But it still delivers strong character development, beautiful visuals, and a great message about peace, patience, and standing up for what is right. Overall The Karate Kid Part II is a respectful, heartfelt sequel that expands the story and gives Mr. Miyagi the spotlight he truly deserves. I enjoyed it a lot and think it is a must-watch if you are a fan of the original.
- gerr3613. června 2025Still a great movie after not watching for over 25 years. Would totally recommend for all ages.
- Zokkiie5. března 2026The sequel takes a more personal approach, diving into Miyagi’s past and the challenges he faces back in Okinawa. It’s less about tournaments and more about family, honor, and old rivalries, which gives the story a different kind of tension. The setting is beautiful and adds a fresh feel, though the pacing drags at times and some of the drama feels overblown. Still, there are strong emotional moments, and the final showdown delivers enough payoff to make it worthwhile.
- Johann21. prosince 2025I love this one too much due to nostalgia. Probably watched a recorded-from-tv version on VHS 50 times as a kid. Daniel-san cemented as a hero.
- Jeremey10. července 2025“Lesson not just in punch… lesson in purpose.” Daniel-san go to Okinawa. Not for tournament. Not for trophy. He go to learn — about family, love, tradition, self. Fight happen, yes. But real battle not with fist. Real battle is inside — pride, fear, mercy. Old friend become enemy. Enemy become mirror. Sometimes hardest punch is truth. Mr. Miyagi say: “Best block? No be there.” But movie? Always be here. Kumiko? Good heart. Soft voice. Quiet strength. Daniel-san choose well. Maybe too well. Many movies today forget. Big boom, no meaning. Fast cut, no lesson. This one? Still bow, still breathe, still teach. “Time may pass… but true lesson stay forever.” 5 stars. Wax on.
- James Saenz3. června 2025watch out!— bd wong jump scare. this is pretty bad, a massive step down from the original. it’s carried by the goodwill that daniel and mr. miyagi garnered in the first film, as well as pat morita’s weighty performance. it’s also not nearly as fetishistic or appropriative of japanese culture as one would expect from this time period and premise, but i suppose that’s not necessarily praise for the film as much as it’s recognition of how low the bar is. there’s still a lot of stuff that feels implicitly racist or misguided (like the incessant mentioning of honor), but i guess you could say that their hearts were in the right place. they did my girl tamlyn tomita dirty with that fuck ass hairdo!! those baby hairs and bangs were in her face and fucking up the vibes. the acting (aside from pat morita, ralph macchio, and nobu mccarthy) is some of the worst i’ve ever seen; just some absolutely abysmal and stilted line reads. i blame a lot of that on the direction and the premise of the film. like, why so many native okinawans on the actual island would speak english a majority of the time is frustratingly baffling; clearly it’s because the film was made for an english speaking audience, but within the context of the narrative it makes less than zero sense. it also lacks the solid narrative structure of the original, which makes for poor pacing and mostly inert scenes that prevent any possibility of audience investment; daniel and mr. miyagi also feel like very static characters here, which is a massive problem when they’re the protagonists. the final fight, while narratively more brutal than anything we’ve seen up to this point, lacks the visceral pain we saw daniel endure during the karate tournament. it also feels so awkwardly tacked on to have a bombastic ending, one last desperate attempt to retain the audience’s attention while trying to bring some semblance of a character arc to daniel after mr. miyagi had his wrapped up a few scenes prior. the best part of the film is the prolonged tea ceremony scene— that’s honestly great romance storytelling.
Karate Kid 2 Trivia
Karate Kid 2 byl vydán 20. června 1986.
Karate Kid 2 byl režírován John G. Avildsen.
Karate Kid 2 je dlouhý 1 h 53 m.
Karate Kid 2 byl produkován Jerry Weintraub.
Šest měsíců po svém překvapivém vítězství v turnaji karate se Danny La Russo dozvídá, že jeho japonský učitel Mijagi odlétá na Okinawu za umírajícím otcem. Daniel se rozhodne odcestovat s ním. V letadle zjistí, že Mijagi opustil před lety rodný ostrov kvůli svému nejlepšímu příteli Satovi, který se zamiloval do stejné ženy, jako Mijagi. Starý Japonec zjišťuje, že Sato se s Jukio neoženil. Jeho přítel chce celou záležitost ukončit čestným soubojem. Mijagi se zdráhá řešit věci násilím, ale Sato, který prakticky vlastní celou vesnici, mu nedává jinou možnost, když souhlasí s Mijagiho podmínkou, že půda se navrátí do rukou vesničanů bez ohledu na výsledek souboje. Danny se dostává do konfliktu se Satovým agresivním synovcem Čozenem kvůli dívce Kumiko, ale dokáže se ubránit. Před ohlášeným soubojem vypukne hurikán, během něhož Mijagi zachrání Satovi život. Sato uznává svou chybu a vrací půdu vesničanům. Při oslavách se však nenapravitelný Čozen zmocní Kumiko a ohrožuje ji nožem…
Klíčové postavy v Karate Kid 2 jsou Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio), Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita), Sato Toguchi (Danny Kamekona).
Karate Kid 2 je hodnocen U.
Karate Kid 2 je film s žánrem Action, Adventure, Drama.
Karate Kid 2 má hodnocení diváků 5.2 z 10.
Karate Kid 2 měl rozpočet 13 mil. US$.
Karate Kid 2 vydělal v kinech 115,1 mil. US$.