This is a REVIEW of the Extended, Unrated Cut That Was Not Seen in Theaters. NEVER BACK DOWN is a teen-action-martial arts drama that has all the ingredients to entertain a VERY specific audience. The film isn’t going to win awards for its story, but then again, what martial arts film ever had? The film has a very formulaic and routine storyline but what caught my notice are its action sequences. Please note that this is a review of the film’s “Beat Down” … more
Disclaimer: I only saw the middle third of this movie. While my wife was watching American Idol, I was flipping around on another TV and came across this movie. I figure I watched about a third of the movie before switching the channel. Despite the limited view, I was struck by the amount of the plot that was taken from the Karate Kid and updated for the Millennial Generation. First the similarities: New kid in town, picked on by bully Bully … more