The Karate Kid Part II
23 winners · 5 left open
Who Won the Movie?
No consensusNo clear winner
The panel splits among the theme song, Mr. Miyagi, and Sato.
Most Rewatchable Scene
DeclaredFinal castle fight
The castle setting and fight atmosphere make the climax the preferred rewatch.
What's Aged the Best
Apparent consensusThe Glory of Love
Peter Cetera’s song has become the movie’s most durable cultural calling card.
Apex Mountain
Apparent consensusMachio
The sequel is presented as a major career peak for Machio, though the first film remains a contender.
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Most 1986 Thing
Apparent consensusPanasonic TV store and Fame
The wall of Panasonic televisions and Fame viewing feel especially locked to 1986.
Floyd Gondolli Butter on My Ass and Lollipops in My Mouth Award
Apparent consensusSato casually chopping the same wood
Sato treating repeated wood-chopping as a relaxing hobby is the favorite bit.
Great Shot, Gordo
DeclaredCastle reveal timed to “my castle”
The castle reveal lands exactly on the lyric and earns the visual honors.
Den of Thieves: Benny Hanna Award for Best Scene-Stealing Location
DeclaredClimactic castle
The castle’s design makes it an ideal setting for a memorable final battle.
Chest Rockwell, Brock Landers Award for Best Character Name
Apparent consensusChosen
Chosen is amusingly literal for the character destined to follow Sato.
Kid Cudi Pursued Happiness Award for Best Needle Drop
DeclaredThe Glory of Love — Peter Cetera
The instantly recognizable power ballad is the obvious musical choice.
Was There a Better Title?
No consensusNo clear winner
They agree a subtitle could help, but do not settle on one.
Todd Parker Award for Best Character Entrance
DeclaredSato’s warehouse entrance
Sato emerges like Darth Vader in a strikingly composed warehouse reveal.
Butch’s Girlfriend Award for Weak Link of the Film
Apparent consensusLack of karate for the first hour
The movie delays meaningful karate action for nearly an hour.
What’s Aged the Worst
DeclaredChozen punching Kumiko
Chozen’s full-force punch to Kumiko is singled out as brutally dated.
Ralph Macchio and Robin L. Parcher’s Overacting Award
No consensusNo clear winner
Both Sato and Chosen receive enthusiastic support for their heightened performances.
CR Thanks Luke Wilson Should Have Been Harrison Ford Award for Hottest Take
Apparent consensusKarate Kid II and III should have swapped places
The proposed trilogy reorder receives a clear endorsement as a stronger franchise path.
Casting What-Ifs
Apparent consensusElizabeth Shue returns for a breakup scene
The group most directly imagines restoring Ali through a new breakup scene.
Best That Guy
DeclaredClarence Gilyard
Clarence Gilyard’s recognizable run across Top Gun, Die Hard, and television wins out.
Dion Waiters Award
DeclaredKreese
Kreese dominates his brief appearance.
Recasting Couch
DeclaredElizabeth Shue gets a scene in the movie
The preferred recasting move is simply bringing Ali back for a scene.
Half-Assed Internet Research
No consensusNo clear winner
Several researched production and continuity facts are shared without a declared favorite.
Rose from Titanic Award for Character Who Sneaky Sucks
Apparent consensusDaniel-san
Daniel is nominated despite the acknowledgment that his shortcomings are not especially hidden.
Sequel/Prequel/Prestige TV
DeclaredKarate Kid 3
The next planned franchise installment is Karate Kid 3.
Picking Nits
Apparent consensusDubbed nose-honk
The visibly dubbed nose honk is the most technically conspicuous nitpick.
Unanswerable Questions
No consensusNo clear winner
The category produces several speculative questions without one final answer.
Memorabilia You’d Most Want or Not Want
Apparent consensusSato’s wood-chopping block
The iconic wood block is the coveted backyard centerpiece.
Coach Finstock, Mr. Miyagi Award for Best/Worst Life Lesson
DeclaredA heart without forgiveness suffers worse punishment than death
Miyagi’s forgiveness lesson is accepted as a decent, if severe, takeaway.
Best Double Feature Choice
DeclaredKarate Kid 3
Karate Kid 3 is selected as the preferred companion, despite the outrageous documentary detour.