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The Next Karate Kid
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Not age appropriate for kids under 9, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 9. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Violent sequel doesn't benefit from gender change.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 9–12
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Next Karate Kid
Parents need to know that kids will see recurring, vengeful beatings and hear a moderate smattering of "hells" and "damns." As throughout this series, fighting and one-upsmanship seem to make everything okay. A Vietnam-era military man is cast as the fascist creep. There's also reckless driving, bungee jumping, overtones of teen sexual harassment, Zen arrow catching -- and that's aside from the Mortal Kombat-style showdowns.
Read our full review by Charles Cassady Jr.
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about sequels. Why is Hollywood so fond of making sequels, even though they are nearly without exception pale imitations of the original? Is it safer (or even less expensive) to rely on characters, situations, and plots that have already proven popular? Are you often disappointed with sequels? Do you still see them, anyway? If so, why? If not, why not?
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