There are few shows I binge watch faster than Cobra Kai. The nostalgia is incredible and has, more than once, led me to rewatch one of the old films. The first one, which Pat Morita won an oscar for! Ebert loved this film, and his write-up is lovely, opening with the line, “I didn’t want to see this film.” Even while missing Mr. Miyagi’s ethnicity.
One part of the movie that is crucial. And subtle. Is that you are unsure if you trust Elizabeth Shue early on. She’s playing the role of the wealthy girl who may or may not be a snob. Cheerleader, etc. She isn’t kind to Johnnie, but when Daniel gets annihilated on the beach, she doesn’t push through and help Daniel either.
It isn’t until she gives Daniel her number that we start to come around.
Jotter in Film 