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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Karate Kid Part II, The
Genre: Family

Reviewed In Issue 54 (Nov 2001) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Ralph Macchio, Noriyuki

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
DD Sound Rating: 3.5
DTS Sound Rating: NA
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Critics' Composite Score: 4
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Special Features
Includes a short featurette, measly filmographies and trailers.


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
(Catalog Number): 05991
(MPAA Rating): PG
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(Retail Price): $19.95
(DVD Type): Dual Side, Single Layer (DVD10)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): Yes
(Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
(Running Time In Minutes): 113
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): Yes
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 1986
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 07/10/01
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): John G. Avildsen
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
The Karate Kid Part II introduces a new generation to the second installment of a series of family films that made America fall in love with Ralph Macchio in the early

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD picture is nicely rendered, with images that are sharp, with nicely rendered contrast and shadow delineation. At times, the picture can look somewhat plugged-up and wanting in definition. Colors are rich and well balanced, with accurate fleshtones, and deep blacks. Edge enhancement can be quite distracting at times. The source element is revealing of occasional artifacts and film grain, but otherwise the picture is quite solid, and hides its age well. (Suzanne Hodges)

Soundtrack:
The Dolby