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The director clearly took a masterclass in CapCut and TikTok editing before making this film.

As a fan of the Cobra Kai franchise and the original Karate Kid films, I’d say this movie is neither great nor bad—just merely okay. While I enjoyed the first hour quite a bit, it montages its way to the end, feeling both rushed and underwritten. Ben Wang and Sadie Stanley work great together, and I enjoyed their scenes the most—including the ones with Joshua Jackson. I also liked Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio bouncing off one another with their two different fighting styles.

However, the fight scenes and cinematography vary wildly. Some moments are shot beautifully, with fluid camera movements and solid choreography; other times, it’s way too up-close and edited into an oblivion. Additionally, with the editing, some sequences play out like a sad compilation TikTok, rushing the character development.

While every actor brings their A-game to what is ultimately an underwritten script, the editing finds new ways to undercut the emotional weight of scenes, PowerPoint transitioning through moments just to speed things along. With a better director at the helm, maybe this film couldn’t flowed better. I could also feel the studio breathing down this film’s neck to pick up the pace, and it shows. We never get to sit with the characters long enough before the film rushes us to the next scene.

The tournament is also very rushed. The film could’ve expanded on its importance to both Li and the other characters, much like the original did. Sadly, Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio are underutilised here. Regardless, Larusso still finds a way to glaze Mr Miyagi.

Given that I’m used to Cobra Kai fleshing out its characters, storylines, and action sequences to give them real weight, it’s no wonder I felt disappointed by a film that tries to achieve the same emotional catharsis in just an hour and thirty minutes.

That being said, I enjoyed the film for what it is: a popcorn flick that’s a fun way to the time. Nothing new, just another copy and paste Karate Kid film, which, in the end, is a decently okay time at the cinema

Oh Michael Cera you silly little goose

I don’t know what I’m angrier about: the fact that I subjected myself to another Disney live-action cash grab, or the fact that I wanted to WWE suplex the kid next to me who danced throughout the entire film while complaining about how bored he was 🫡

The Final Reckoning’s mixed movie reviews ? Don’t buy it — that’s what the entity wants you to think. This shit’s fire 🔥. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The submarine sequence and the biplane finale felt like a shot of adrenaline in IMAX — type of shit that handcuffs you to the edge of your seat. I was floored by not only the action set pieces, but the emotionality of the story and the characters involved. Granted, whilst the first hour has received criticism for its amount of exposition, there’s still plenty of action sequences and moments that kept me invested, and if any thing built up the suspense further. The hand-to-hand combat is also at its peak here, with the best fight scenes the franchise has to offer. While not perfect, it’s without a doubt a thrilling experience that demands your arse to be glued to a cinema chair regardless of the format you see it in (although IMAX is pretty cool I guess).

I nearly died in a car accident last year, so needless to say the marketing for this movie has gotten out of hand 🫡😵

It wasn’t until dawn when I realised I fell asleep in the cinema. My sleepy ass wouldn’t be able to survive one night 😴

Who’d win in a fight, 100 gorillas or one sexy looking Sebastian Stan 😫

Good luck to any film this year that seeks to compete with Sinners. 2nd viewing was just as powerful, watch this as soon as you can 🫡

Girl just turn off your airdrop

Me when I say I want a pair of Jordans for Christmas. 

I urge you to see this film on the biggest format available, don’t wait for streaming. Ryan Coogler has created a masterpiece, Micheal B Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton and many more give amazing performances in this excellently crafted, original film that hollywood needs rn. So many sequences I wish to rewatch. The film is cathartic and phenomenally shot, written in clever and creative ways. Waste no time watching this. The best film of the year so for for sure. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Fuck them unicorns, their blood would’ve healed my eczema as a kid

Such an underrated film that utilises the best time loop scenario. Shits fire and feel good 😫

Idk.. Cinema 🙌