Factual error: The storyline in Karate Kid 3, based on the happenings and reference points of the first two movies, is supposed to take place roughly about late 1984, or early 1985. However, if you look close at the beginning of the film when Terry Silver drops off John Kreese at the airport, there are several cars that are definitely later 80's models.
The Karate Kid III (1989)
1 factual error
Directed by: John G. Avildsen
Starring: Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Robyn Lively, Thomas Ian Griffith
Other mistake: When Miyagi throws Mike into the light switches, the lights go out but the switches never change position.
Terry Silver: A man can't stand, he can't fight.
Trivia: The bonsai shop building in the film was torn down years ago, but the stairs outside still remain to this day.
Question: I've heard that many people (Ralph Macchio included) do not like this movie. Is there a reason why?
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Answer: Ralph Macchio admitted that he didn't like it as he felt that they were just making the first movie all over again and left out a lot of good stuff.