Review of Won't Back Down (2012) by Karla M — 14 Jan 2013

Formulaic and predictable and leaves you feeling warm and fuzzy...just like real life!! errr...

This review of Won't Back Down (2012) was written by Karla M on 14 Jan 2013.

Won't Back Down has generally received mixed reviews.

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Viola Davis and Maggie Gyllenhaal make a great team. Both are terrific actors and they do a very nice job playing off each other…

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By Lansden S (98) on 26 Mar 2014

Very inspirational partly cause I am a dyslexic and also because my daughter has started school this year! A must for parents…

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By Robert B (2,055) on 23 Sep 2013

A great movie. everybody else doesn't have a heart to judge it badly. This is what goes on everyday…

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By Erika G (93) on 07 Jan 2014

Omg! I think the movie Won't Back Down is about my childhood in first grade…

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By Alex M (2,014) on 19 Nov 2014

Such a great film. Teachers that show sincere concern and personal interest for each of their students are truly great and admirable…

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