Review of Never Back Down (2008) by Emily S — 19 Jul 2012

Good story plus very good fighting scenes too...

This review of Never Back Down (2008) was written by Emily S on 19 Jul 2012.

Never Back Down has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Heather M (2,904) on 07 Sep 2013

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By Dipanshu S (1) on 09 Jul 2013

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By S2G047 (6) on 07 Dec 2013

Though the story is straightforward and simple that you can guess how it will finish but still movie is thrilling and enjoyable…

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By Chad C (222) on 27 Jun 2014

Cheesy? Yes. Dialogue? Non exisistant. Never the less I was entertained. The fight scenes were good. It is rewatchable…

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By Philip Z (137) on 29 Sep 2013

I enjoyed seeing this mixed martial arts movie. The only problem I had with it was the short shrift that Djimon Hounsou's character gets…

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By Kenny D (55) on 11 Nov 2014

Loved it a lot... And she can make me tap out…

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