We've gone from the rudimentary Rocky dramatics of the original to the Okinawan feuds and face-saving of Part II to the sort of cartoon villainy that should be sanctioned by the World Wrestling Federation.

Provides woefully few surprises.

Having seen it, I don't want to see IV either.

Ponderously directed, with every plot punch signaled well in advance and scanty in humor, The Karate Kid Part III represents the summer sequel rip-off at its most uninspired.