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Martin68

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26. I was disappointed by the ending of Karate Kid. I've always thought an ending that was more

Reply to Shermann (Original post)

Sat Jun 3, 2023, 11:35 AM

Jun 2023

in line with the themes of the movie would have the Kid lose his bout but take pride in giving it his best. The movie wasn't supposed to be about winning. It was about hard work, discipline, and trying your best. This was a typical Hollywood ending. If he had lost he could still get the girl, get an appreciative nod from Sensei, and would have earned the respect of his adversary.

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What's your favorite movie ending that's wrapped up in a bow? [View all] Shermann Jun 2023 OP

Frankly,My Dear, I Do Not Give A Damn! True Blue American Jun 2023 #1

That immediately came to mind... hlthe2b Jun 2023 #5

Top Men lapfog_1 Jun 2023 #2

Great movie, very unique ending Shermann Jun 2023 #7

This is my choice too. FalloutShelter Jun 2023 #10

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NOT Bad Seed! samnsara Jun 2023 #4

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The Apartment. (spoiler) mucifer Jun 2023 #8

I think you're safe...it's been out for over 60 years Shermann Jun 2023 #9

When Harry Met Sally TexasBushwhacker Jun 2023 #11

2003 flick with liam Neeson, "Love Actually".. All the The intertwining narrative plots come mitch96 Jun 2023 #12

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. SaveOurDemocracy Jun 2023 #13

Mine too. Shawshank Redemption is a close second with the opposite effect. LoisB Jun 2023 #15

Great movie, but the tragic ending is sort of the opposite of being wrapped in a bow! nt Shermann Jun 2023 #16

Yes, I thought about that...but then there is the idea that 'Chief Bromden' .. SaveOurDemocracy Jun 2023 #27

Good point! nt Shermann Jun 2023 #31

Casablanca nt XanaDUer2 Jun 2023 #14

Some Like It Hot !!!!! Joe E. Brown: Nobody's perfect !!!! Karadeniz Jun 2023 #17

Enemy of the State MIGuy Jun 2023 #18

In a manner of speaking, Schindler's List (nt) Hugh_Lebowski Jun 2023 #19

Yikes! Shermann Jun 2023 #23

Most of the rest of the movie is horrifying beyond words obviously Hugh_Lebowski Jun 2023 #25

Body Heat. Sneederbunk Jun 2023 #20

Ishtar. tblue37 Jun 2023 #21

Dr Strangelove SCantiGOP Jun 2023 #22

NO! Shermann Jun 2023 #24

I was disappointed by the ending of Karate Kid. I've always thought an ending that was more Martin68 Jun 2023 #26

1984 predates "Everybody Gets a Trophy" Shermann Jun 2023 #29

A true dichotomy? I have no idea what that means. The philosophy of martial arts is based on Martin68 Jun 2023 #32

Now Shermann, there are different ways of interpreting "wrapped up in a bow". SaveOurDemocracy Jun 2023 #28

Fair enough Shermann Jun 2023 #30