The Karate Kid Part II
16 picked · 4 without a winner
Who won the movie
Picked on the showPeter Cetera
Bill says Peter Cetera is who the movie is remembered for, while Kyle gives the actual win to Marita.
Most rewatchable scene
Likely pickthe final fight scene
Both hosts gravitate to the castle final fight as the standout repeat-watch sequence, with the typhoon disaster also praised.
Apex Mountain
Likely pickMacho for the movie’s success
They treat this film as an apex-mountain boost for Macho Man Randy Savage and also note the movie’s broader cast-and-location peak moments.
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What’s the most 1986 thing about this movie
Picked on the showthe earnest, no-cynicism tone
They settle on the movie’s earnest, non-cynical feel as the most 1986 element, while also citing other dated details.
My Floyd Gondolli butter on my ass and lollipops in my mouth award for something I just enjoy
Picked on the showSato chopping the same wood block as a hobby
Bill picks Sato repeatedly chopping wood as the thing he simply enjoys most, and Kyle answers with Sato’s business empire gag.
What stage is the best
Picked on the showthe castle reveal during “The Glory of Love” date scene
They treat the castle reveal on the date as the best stage/location moment, while spending a long stretch praising the song.
Chess Rockwell, Brock Landers award for best character name
Likely pickChosen
Chosen gets the edge because the name is so on-the-nose, though Sato is also mentioned as a strong option.
Kid Cudi, Pursuit of Happiness award for best needle drop
Picked on the show“The Glory of Love”
They clearly agree that Peter Cetera’s “The Glory of Love” is the movie’s best needle drop.
Was there a better title for this movie?
No winnerNo clear winner
They brainstorm subtitle-style alternatives but do not settle on a single replacement title.
What aged the worst
Picked on the showChosen punching Kimiko
They identify Chosen’s full-force punch to Kimiko as the clearest thing that has aged badly, with Kreese’s violence also called out.
How to stake award
Picked on the showTroy Aikman as the reason Ali breaks up with Daniel
Kyle’s casting-what-if centers on Troy Aikman as the off-screen influence behind Ali’s breakup with Daniel.
Best that guy
Picked on the showClarence Gilyard
They land on Clarence Gilyard, citing his many recognizable supporting roles across 80s and 90s action movies.
Cruise or Hanks?
No winnerNo clear winner
They only briefly speculate that Cruise could fit a Japanese-side role like Chosen, without a firm answer on the broader matchup.
Hans Gruber scale villain ranking
Picked on the showChosen
Sato is described as starting near the top before softening, but Chosen is judged the more committed villain through the end.
Pick nits
Picked on the showDaniel’s crane kick being readied then countered
They call out the crane-kick callback getting neutralized and the post-production dubbing as the biggest nitpicks.
Is this movie better or the Wayne Jenkins, Fergie the Florist, Zane Lowe, Robert Evans, Dr. Charles Nickel, Buffalo Bill, or someone else?
No winnerNo clear winner
Bill ultimately argues the movie is remembered more for Peter Cetera and the song than for any character or performance.
Unanswerable questions
No winnerNo clear winner
They leave open how good Daniel really is and who the best non-sensei ally would be in a real fight.
Memorabilia you'd most want or not want from these movies
Likely pickSato’s wood block
Bill says he most wants the actual Sato wood block for backyard chopping, while Daniel’s robe is another desirable item.
Coach Finstock, Mr. Miyagi Award, best worst life lesson
Picked on the showa person with no forgiveness in their heart lives in worse punishment than death
They quote Miyagi’s forgiveness lesson as the official takeaway, though Kyle offers a more comic alternative.
Best double feature choice
Picked on the showKarate Kid 3
They choose Karate Kid 3 as the stronger double-feature partner because it stands alone with the sequels better.