Review of Never Back Down (2008) by Daisy N — 16 Sep 2009
I don't why it took me this long to watch this.. but I really didn't know it existed! Caught a trailer on TV one day and been looking for it since. I managed to download the 'unrated' version and I must say I thoroughly enjoyed this.
A bit of a "Fighting" meets "Karate Kid", but it was nice go back to an old school movie like this where the student must overcome his fears, practice hard and face the college bully.
The guys are ripped and the chicks are hot (enter Amber Heard!) and there are some mighty decent fight sequences at the final tournament. Gigandet ("Twilight" & the upcoming "Pandorum") was especially awesome in his role as the antagonist, who seems to have a lot of good things coming his way, as does Faris with his upcoming lead in "The King of Fighters".
Basically, if you liked "Fighting", you'll like this. Good fun and loved the movie.
This review of Never Back Down (2008) was written by Daisy N on 16 Sep 2009.
Never Back Down has generally received mixed reviews.
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