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The film begins with the story of a guy,Jake Taylor. He always blames himself that he caused the death of his father. He has a fight with his friends when they annoy him about it. When his mother and brother move to a new place, he is dragged into trouble because of attending a party...
It's a little Karate Kid, a smidge of Fight Club...a lot of The O.C. (evil boy Gigandet played an evil boy on that series), and presto: probable hit.
March 14, 2008
Groucho Reviews
A sort of teenage Fight Club, complete with daddy issues, Never Back Down is a slight refinement of the sort of picture that was ascendant in the '80s... [Blu-Ray]
Bloody fight film has heart, but it's no champion.
December 31, 2010
Ebert & Roeper
I laughed so much at the litany of clichés that I finally had to admit I was entertained from start to finish by this cheesy knock-off.
March 17, 2008
The Scorecard Review
Here's what I hoped for: someone to root for, someone to root against, an inspiring coach, some eye candy and, of course, training montages. I got what I wanted.
While the character of Jake isn't an emotionally taxing one, Faris has his moments, especially in a low-key scene in which he attempts to explain why his character is full of rage.
Towering above all is Hounsou, whose performance grants Never Back Down a measure of dignity.
March 14, 2008
San Francisco Chronicle
The fights are parceled out at intervals during the last half, all leading to a climactic battle. But it's hard to build suspense when you know it is coming and you know who will win.
A generic, violent underdog story that pays a lot of lip service to non-violence when its characters aren't busy kicking and punching the tar out of each other.
July 23, 2008
Guardian
A naive and truly obnoxious movie about the world of Mixed Martial Arts.
Movie is dopey. And with its emphasis on stupid violence, xylophone abs, and getting yourself on YouTube, it's yet another product that makes you feel bad about today's youth culture.