It was great to see Mr. Miyagi again! And we enjoyed meeting Julie! We are very excited for Season 5 of Cobra Kai! If you’re like me and need something to get you through the week of anticipation, I’ll be watching these to get a refresher! kzfaq.info/sun/PLo3Aa90FDIch2YRzC1JQRd4P8Kjd-w9ht

This may be a unpopular opinion but I enjoyed this film, it had a new perspective of the series. Anyway, you and Samantha continue to rock on and spread joy.

Mr. Miyagi's and Julie's relationship I thought was great the villains were over the top but, Julie's martial arts looked better than Daniel's.

Today i just wanna say thank u both Daniel & Sam. Yesterday was feeling real bad, went to the hospital and covid did find me after all this time. This put me in a bad state of mind(anxiety and depression love this moments) but watching your videos always make smile so thank you. ❤

Not in the same league as the OT but this definitely hits some of the right notes.

As a little girl with four older brothers who were obsessed with The Karate Kid, watching this movie for the first time is one of my earliest memories of feeling represented. My dad was so happy that I had my own "karate kid" to look up to. It became one of my family's favorite movies to rewatch as a kid. It was also the beginning of my family's love for Hilary Swank.

I know this is considered the worst by a lot of people, but I still liked it. That quiet sequence of training in the monastery is just bliss

Fun fact: In 4 films, only Chozen landed a shot on Miyagi, and Miyagi purposely took it while protecting Daniel.

you guys are still the best movie reviewers on YT.

I'm with you guys: if Julie showed up in Cobra Kai, I'd be so excited! I could see Julie being a great connection to Miyagi for Daniel, plus she could teach him some Miyagi wisdom that he never learned. thanks for another amazing reaction guys! ❤

My favorite part is the gas station fight, with all the guys barely even trying to pretend they're not deliberately aiming for each other rather than Miyagi.

I've always enjoyed this movie simply cuz I love Miyagi so much.

I just noticed that you started adding chapter marks. Thanks a lot. You guys are two of the best reactors and the chapter marks make it a bit easier to skip around (ex. to find your discussion without accidentally seeing and spoiling the very end of movies). Thanks again.

Fun fact: the hawk in this returns in the Cobra Kai series as the timid nerd boy, who then sheds his feathers to become a merciless ass kicker.

In addition to Million Dollar Baby, I hope you'll watch her in Boys Don't Cry and Freedom Writers. She was 19-20 when this was shot, and the guys were mostly 22-24.

As stated below, Hilary Swank later won two Oscars for "Boys Don't Cry" and "Million Dollar Baby (latter also starring Clint Eastwood). Hilary portrayed a transgender/LGBT person and it is based on a true tragic story. I highly suggest that you submit "Boys Don't Cry" to your patrons (hopefully they will be aware of this 1999 movie).

I honestly enjoy over the top villains in Karate Kid films lol it’s part of what makes them entertaining. But yeah the villains in this one were off, awkward, and really random and too evil. The biggest positives for me in this movie were Julie and Mr Miyagi’s friendship, and the scenes at the monastery with the monks :)

The gang was not just a football team, they were the " Alpha Elite " a JROTC junior cadet style High School fraternity focused on school security. Ironside is Col Dugan so he has a military background. BTW Hilary Swank's actual story mirrors Daniel Laruso's in Karate Kid! As a teen she drove to L.A (to live) with her mom in a Cutlas Supreme.

The showrunners for Cobra Kai confirmed that the events of this film are canon to the storyline, and you already know by this point how much of an impact Mr. Miyagi has had on the show even though he and his actor Pat Morita are no longer around. Furthermore, Hilary Swank has expressed interest in joining the show at some point. So even if we don't see her in season five, we might at least have her mentioned in some form. I know her best from this one biopic called Freedom Writers. You should check it out sometime.

What a pleasant surprise. I keep wanting reactors to do this, after III; but no dice. So thanks for being the only reactors to do this one. I really enjoyed it.

Hillary Swank is now 49 years old. Ralph Macchio (Daniel) is now 62 years old. He was 24 in KARATE KID PART 2. Hillary Swank was 18 in THE NEXT KARATE KID. Actress Tamlyn Tomita (Kumiko) is 58 years old. She was 20 years old in KARATE KID PART 2.

Thank you for watching this underrated treasure

FYI, this movie get's Miyagi's first name wrong. They call him Kesuke in this but it's actually Nariyoshi as told to us in Cobra Kai and even in Karate Kid 2 (but it's written on a sign in Japanese).

I never even knew this one existed 😆glad you guys are reacting to it though

Anything with bad ass Michael ironside and I'm in bro.

Hillary Swank was amazing in Freedom Writers

I feel like this is on par with part 3. The villains in that were also really ludicrous. And I know it is a well worn trope but those guys looked ridiculously old for highschool.

Fun fact. 2 of the monks from this movie were in karate kid 2 and One of them is the actor who played Mr. Miyagi’s father.

UH YES PART 4 GREAT MOVIE. AT FIRST WHEN I SAW THIS MOVIE I HATED IT BUT I LOVE IT. 🔥🔥🔥👍

I'm soooooo proud of you guys! You'd watched The Karate Kid series the right way. Sam, you'd hit the nail on the head when you'd mentioned Cobra Kai bringing back old characters, that was our point all along. Now you two are ready if any surprises show up in the series 👍

You guys were right on. Chris Conrad as Eric is only 4 years older than Hilary Swank. Michael Cavalieri as Ned Randall is (get this) 24 years older than Hilary. He's now 72. Also Hilary won not one -but TWO Best Actress Academy Awards for Boys Don't Cry (1999) AND Million Dollar Baby (2004). And finally, people think this is the last time Mr. Miyagi appeared alive (1994), but the character actually appeared in a cameo in an Alien Ant Farm music video in 2001. And, of course, his character lives on forever through the great Cobra Kai.

I am writing this to help out tbr Schmitt and Samantha and this video and this channel with the algorithm ✌️❤️😚☺️

Mr.Miyagi was the best part of this movie and seeing him again just makes me kinda sad that we never got to see more Miyagi and Johnny scenes they would’ve been hilarious together

Hey Schmitts! Loved your reaction and so glad you enjoyed the film. I made the similar comment in many of your _Cobra Kai_ reactions: despite it being waaay below the quality, I found the film surprisingly heartwarming in certain scenes, and very much enjoyed the dynamic between Pat Morita and Hilary Swank. I do hope her character shows up eventually and I believe Ralph Macchio said somewhere that Daniel and Julie have met before. Also, TBR, ''buffed up Marty McFly'' is the best description of Eric's character I have ever heard! Looking forward to your reaction on Friday!

" Buff knock off Michael J Fox" best thing I have ever heard in my life hahaha 😆

22:21 Now that was a double-edged sword of a compliment!!!!!

Nice reactions to the Next karate Kid, Daniel & Samantha!!!🎬👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽Yes guys, they do crazy shit like that in Boston. I remember two things about this film, Hilary Swank always looks pissed off in it most of the time and it was filmed here in the Boston area. The school scenes were shot at Brookline High School. It is about 5 minutes away from the VA Hospital in Jamacia Plain. The train scenes are also shot here as they are MBTA (Mass Bay Transit Authority) trains. I've been to Boston Bowl where the monks go bowling. Most of the exterior shots are the Boston area as well.

I feel like Julie would be perfect for Tory. Especially after Tory's mom passes because I believe she will need someone to relate too.

Yo, TBR SCMITT! "He looks like a buff, knockoff version of Michael J. Fox" is gonna have me CLOWNIN' for the rest of the week! (CLOWNIN"=LMMFAO)

1) Mr. Miyagi is the best! 2) the Bad guys were a messed up version of High School ROTC program. 3) This story took place in real time, 1994. Hillary Swank and the character of Julie is 18 (Hillary Swank is 46/47....and about 13-14yrs, younger then Ralph Macchio and about 6-8yrs. younger then Daniel who is around 52-55 in Cobra Kai).

Cool fact: the man speaking at 2:14 was the senator from Hawaii at the time, Daniel Inouye.

I'm so glad you guys watched this one!! Your reactions are awesome, this was a GREAT film, original twist

Million Dollar Baby is a great film, Hilary Swank gives a classic performance and Clint Eastwood is great, but it's such a depressing film that I never want to see it again lol.. it's definitely a must see film though!

Great watch before Cobra Kai Season 5!

This movie's villains are ridiculous, but I loved this movie as a kid and as a girl I just appreciated a story about a girl who learned how to kick ass.

The entire time, just keep remind yourself "this is a staff associate and these are hall monitors" really changes up the perspective.

I laughed before I even watched the video. All I could think was “Oh no… More victims!” Lol You guys are awesome and I always look forward to your reactions!

🙏😢sad to hear Queen Elizabeth II died😢🙏 🙏😢such a wonderful dignified woman,may her soul rest in peace🙏😢

A few suggestions for Hilary Swank's Oscar winning performances in boys don't cry and million dollar baby. A wonderful actress that had the power to act with just the emotion in her face and eyes while not saying a word. De Niro is obviously a more prominent example of this rare talent. Boys don't cry is very hard to watch in some parts, based on a tragic true story, some say loosely based but worth watching.

Yay! Something to watch before hitting the hay! I liked this one.

Hello TBR & Sam!!!!!! This was Hillary Swank's first film. She later won Oscars and Golden Globes for best actress for both " Boys Don't Cry" and "Million Dollar Baby". Both absolutely amazing and suggested reactions for sure! I believe Swank will be in Season 6 I think incorporating a possible female Sensei would add a lot! There is a connection in that Julie's mon was staying at Miyagi's so it is likely Daniel would have met her and learned of her daughter. The Cobra Kai writers have mentioned Julie as a candidate for inclusion in the series. BTW this film takes place in my hometown of Boston!

*(Before watching it)* well its about time! Some of us been dying waiting for it this whole time 😭 *(After end of the vid)* Splendid reaction, glad you both enjoyed the story

19:26 i just realized that monk is the same monk from Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls

Michael Ironside is the best! He's one of my favorite character actors, and it would be so cool if Cobra Kai wheeled him out as the "final villain" when they eventually end the series. Also, isn't it strange that Ned (the sociopath guy) took the bird to an animal shelter? You'd think he'd just kill it, but he actually did what should have been done with it in the first place! I know his popularity has diminished some, but the Nostalgia Critic did a review of this movie - it was one of his older reviews - and his riffing on the bad guys is pure enjoyment. He had the same issues you guys did, trying to figure out if they were school security or something, and whether or not the docks were supposed to be a "lover's lane" or just a place to fight to the death. It's a very funny video worth checking out.

Quickest I've ever gotten to one of their vids. Was literally looking for something to watch.

@TBR Schmitt I believe Hilary Swank is supposed to make an appearance in Cobra Kai season 5 along with Mike Barnes!!!!! Can’t wait to see you guys reaction to that as well!!!!!!!

The main villain is played by Michael Ironside. He did some voice acting for the DCAU. He hid the voice of Darkseid in the Justice League animated series and Superman animated series.

"SEE YOU AT THE PARTY RICHTER"---Mr. Miyagi

You should react to million dollar baby.

I forgot how beautiful a young Hillary Swank was. She was awesome in this

Glad to stop by and see 'yall finally reviewed it. I'd like to offically welcome you BOTH to the Miyagi-Do family! Balance has officially been restored. Hope you liked the current season of CK! Can't wait for the next season myself!

also in cobra kai daniel does reference julie. when he is teaching sam and robbie the circle technique he says its been a long time since the dojo had more than one student

Hillary Swank went on to become the "Million $ Baby" - another great movie by Clint Eastwood!!

The "evil group" is actually a pre-military training group, similar to an ROTC. It readies kids for careers in the military. Because of this one of the things they are doing is running school security, so yes, they are hall monitors. The group, while being based in nobility and good intentions, went off the rails when Dugan took over. He was definitely not a good teacher or influence for those kids.

16:32 -- For Pete's sake, they're just stupid bugs! Bugs Bunny: Hey, doc! Who'ya calling stupid?

Cobra Kai!!! 1 day to go. 🥋👊🏼🐍

The school was my old high school in Brookiline Massachusetts. I remember when the camera crew was there.

I actually saw this as a kid before I saw any of the other Karate Kid movies.

They were football karate gang monitors.😆

"She got moves". "No man she got HOPS,...yeah".

now I have to watch this, thank u tbr fam

I’ve watched this movie like 10 times probably and still have no idea what those guys were.. Extremist Hall Monitors?

First! This was the first karate kid movie I saw. I think it's because my sisters are 10 and 8 years older than me haha

The only good thing about it is Pat playing Mr. Miyagi one last time but everything else is over the top and dumb.

I absolutely love your feedback on this movie, u feel it would of made more sense if the villain was of branch off cobra kai, and the enemy in this movie is so far fetched but the character development between Julie and Mr miagi is so deep and spiritual it bonds with Daniel but in a deeper way. I agree it would be awesome if they worked her into the series but only if they did in a meaningful way and not a comical way

Ralph Macchio will be 60yo this November Hilary Swank was 48yo 2 months ago (July)

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The first Karate Kid is obviously the best, however I'm not a fan at all of the sequels but THIS one was great. The concept was definitely HIGHLY original, and all greatly casted. Ironside, Swank, the monks, yeah just good casting. Best part was Mr. Myagi handling the problem of a girl situation, so very VERY original. Sounds like you guys are just ok with it but I was glad to see your reactions to our hero MISTER Myagi!

Many are negative on this karaite kid but it has another approach with a different training and with monks . Waiting to see how they incorporate it in cobra ksi.. helping with anger .. catching arrows.. the kick and pretty much you can go ways.. also miyagi taught her grandfather and the relation in the war.. so looking forward for all to come together. One thing we know is cobra kai taking from previous and tieing them besurufully..

considering Ralph Macchio is 60 and Hilary Swank is 48 the age difference is probably about the same for their characters in the movies

I can't unsee buff Michael J Fox

24:15 - this was a sweet moment! haha

7:47 lol

It's actually my favorite from childhood, I really like Julie and would love for her to return on Cobra Kai!!!

I used to confuse Hilary Swank with Amy Jo Johnson, the pink Power Ranger

I just realized the creators of Cobra Kai took some elements from this movie... like those thugs torching the car = Johnny's car getting torched in season 1

And you said, Million Dollar Baby might have been spoiled, naaa. If it was or wasn't you will get very emotional, tissues guaranteed.

I never recovered from my crush on Hillary Swank as a kid.

So glad you watched this, it might not be the best but there's still fun and more Mr Miyagi to be had here. I've watched all Season 5 of Cobra Kai and it was great, can't wait to see your reactions to it.

For me this definitely didn't live up to the original three, but it was fun and the relationship between Julie and Mr. Miyagi was really nice. I also loved the introduction of the monks! It's been a while since I've watched this so I was surprised to see Walton Goggins in it. If you are interested in another show with him, check out Justified. Great reaction!

Omg if she makes a cameo and finally meets Daniel to share their stories I will wet myself!! I agree the bad guys in this should of been cobra kai and they were way over the top and rape'y, but her character development is so well

Like you both, I wouldn't have an issue seeing Julie Pierce back as a character, just as long as the ridiculous story surrounding the Alpha Elite and Dugan are left behind (even though I do like Michael Ironside as an actor); I just see nothing outside of Julie's relationship with Mr. Miyagi that would benefit Cobra Kai. Also, regarding the age of the main bully character, he was a 44 year old man playing a high schooler

My headcannon is that the hawk character in cobra kai is a reference to this. Certain symbols or concepts are very recurring in the series. Plus it's a heck of an Easter egg. 🐣

I havent seen this movie in so long I dont really remember anything about it. So im watching it anew with you now.

Michael Ironside plays the evil coach in this one. He was also Jester in Top Gun. In the gaming world, his most known role is the voice of NSA super spy Sam Fisher in the (Tom Clancy's; an author of "boy's literarure", no, not porn - spy thrillers) Splinter Cell franchise. I always enjoy seeing, and in particular, hearing him. He's got such a manly, rough voice, it really makes me jealous.

Excuse me for asking but where does your theme song derive from? I've watched your reaction channel for about 14 months, but I never knew. But I like it.

I read somewhere that "officially" in the Cobra Kai backstory Daniel and Julie would have met at Mr. Miyagi's funeral. So the setup is there for Julie to show up on Cobra Kai.

This is 1994. Hillary turned 20, the boyfriend was 24, Walton Goggins was 23. I have no idea on the main jerk guy as imdb doesn't list a birthday. It was his debut. The oldest thing with a listed age was 25. Legendary voice actor (in the voice actor communuty at least) Frank Welker voice the hawk. I didn't see that credit coming.

Yes awesome Mr. Miyagi the best character ever

You could see how Suggan would’ve been one of the original cobra Kai students that a young Kreese and Silver trained. Also, Julie and Daniel would’ve known and trained with each other. She could be Auntie Julie to Daniel’s kids. It would all fit.