- Directors: Jeff Wadlow
- Region: All Regions
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B005W2YAE8
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Like THE KARATE KID with a Mixed Martial Arts kick, NEVER BACK DOWN centres on Jake Tyler, a new kid in town whose skills aren't enough to take on the school bully. So Jake begins to study the techniques of the hard-hitting sport under the tutelage of a gifted fighter (Djimon Hounsou, BLOOD DIAMOND), and soon he is able to hold his own both inside and outside of the ring.
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17 of 20 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A fast flowing mixed martial arts flick with a really energetic and wholesome story
31 Aug 2008
Format:DVD
If you take the martial arts classics of "Karate Kid" and "No Retreat No Surrender" and add some Beverly Hills / Fight Club ingredients - the outcome would be this movie. A fast flowing, punch, block, submit and kick, quick thinking adrenaline rush movie.
In my opinion there aren't enough of these movies. The majority of recent martial arts movies have overpaid Hollywood actors or an abundance of high wire CGI effect ridden pieces, that look good and are excellent films in their own right - but it's so nice to see a movie that looks really good, contains some excellent choreographed fight scenes and has some upcoming stars.
The story sees Jake Tyler (Faris), American football all-star who has anger issues in consequence to the death of his father. He moves house with his family and joins a new school where his past American football exploits are discovered and he's tricked into a martial arts fight contest with Ryan McCarthy (Gigandet). It's a high-flyer world of huge mansions, flashy cars, and gorgeous girls but Tyler seeks refuge and support in a local martial arts club run by Jean Roqua (Hounsou) and begins to train to become the best he can be.
Beyond the adrenaline rush of training, sparring and learning techniques this movie touches on the emotional side of blame and disappointment, pride and friendship and more than anything - determination.
Excellent mixed martial arts movie, that has an awe-inspiring soundtrack and definitely, when it comes to the fighting sequences, this hits the mark.
In my opinion there aren't enough of these movies. The majority of recent martial arts movies have overpaid Hollywood actors or an abundance of high wire CGI effect ridden pieces, that look good and are excellent films in their own right - but it's so nice to see a movie that looks really good, contains some excellent choreographed fight scenes and has some upcoming stars.
The story sees Jake Tyler (Faris), American football all-star who has anger issues in consequence to the death of his father. He moves house with his family and joins a new school where his past American football exploits are discovered and he's tricked into a martial arts fight contest with Ryan McCarthy (Gigandet). It's a high-flyer world of huge mansions, flashy cars, and gorgeous girls but Tyler seeks refuge and support in a local martial arts club run by Jean Roqua (Hounsou) and begins to train to become the best he can be.
Beyond the adrenaline rush of training, sparring and learning techniques this movie touches on the emotional side of blame and disappointment, pride and friendship and more than anything - determination.
Excellent mixed martial arts movie, that has an awe-inspiring soundtrack and definitely, when it comes to the fighting sequences, this hits the mark.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
If you take the martial arts classics of "Karate Kid" and "No Retreat No Surrender" and add some Beverly Hills / Fight Club ingredients - the outcome would be this movie. A fast flowing, punch, block, submit and kick, quick thinking adrenaline rush movie.
In my opinion there aren't enough of these movies. The majority of recent martial arts movies have overpaid Hollywood actors or an abundance of high wire CGI effect ridden pieces, that look good and are excellent films in their own right - but it's so nice to see a movie that looks really good, contains some excellent choreographed fight scenes and has some upcoming stars.
The story sees Jake Tyler (Faris), American football all-star who has anger issues in consequence to the death of his father. He moves house with his family and joins a new school where his past American football exploits are discovered and he's tricked into a martial arts fight contest with Ryan McCarthy (Gigandet). It's a high-flyer world of huge mansions, flashy cars, and gorgeous girls but Tyler seeks refuge and support in a local martial arts club run by Jean Roqua (Hounsou) and begins to train to become the best he can be.
Beyond the adrenaline rush of training, sparring and learning techniques this movie touches on the emotional side of blame and disappointment, pride and friendship and more than anything - determination.
Excellent mixed martial arts movie, that has an awe-inspiring soundtrack and definitely, when it comes to the fighting sequences, this kicks ass.
In my opinion there aren't enough of these movies. The majority of recent martial arts movies have overpaid Hollywood actors or an abundance of high wire CGI effect ridden pieces, that look good and are excellent films in their own right - but it's so nice to see a movie that looks really good, contains some excellent choreographed fight scenes and has some upcoming stars.
The story sees Jake Tyler (Faris), American football all-star who has anger issues in consequence to the death of his father. He moves house with his family and joins a new school where his past American football exploits are discovered and he's tricked into a martial arts fight contest with Ryan McCarthy (Gigandet). It's a high-flyer world of huge mansions, flashy cars, and gorgeous girls but Tyler seeks refuge and support in a local martial arts club run by Jean Roqua (Hounsou) and begins to train to become the best he can be.
Beyond the adrenaline rush of training, sparring and learning techniques this movie touches on the emotional side of blame and disappointment, pride and friendship and more than anything - determination.
Excellent mixed martial arts movie, that has an awe-inspiring soundtrack and definitely, when it comes to the fighting sequences, this kicks ass.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Dvd
This DVD came within a few days of ordering. It was in very good quality and I am very pleased with my purchase!
Published 5 months ago by Pen Name
5.0 out of 5 stars
fantastic film
Absolutely fantastic film love it. Delivery was quick and the DVD was brand new and had no scratches on the DVD. Would certainly recommend it to friends.
Published 7 months ago by jaywatts
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Film !!! Must See !!!
Never back down is one of those films that at the end you can help but say "Wow!". The movie is a lot like "The Fast and Furious : Tokyo Drift" in story line and as with "The Fast... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Scott
4.0 out of 5 stars
nice fight movie - dutch subtitles ?
I enjoyed watching this movie. The movie can be compared to old skool classical martial arts movies like the "karate kid" . Read more
Published 12 months ago by Kevin Delaroso
5.0 out of 5 stars
modern day fight club
good price and film well worth watching
and if you like ufc you will love this
get it now best realistic fight sceens
and if you like ufc you will love this
get it now best realistic fight sceens
Published 18 months ago by jlloyd
1.0 out of 5 stars
Never back down
Very poor acting and fight scenes very disappointing with all the stars from mma they should stick to fighting and leave the acting
To the actors. Read more
To the actors. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Drewboy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
Never had any intention of watching this film as it never appealed to me. A friend recommended it to me so I thought why not. It didn't dissapoint me in the slightest. Read more
Published 23 months ago by J. Newnes
5.0 out of 5 stars
Such a Good Film!
This film is one of my all time favourites. It'l make you want to work hard in the gym if you're a guy and become fitter and stronger haha. It's true... Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2011 by Michael Hudson
3.0 out of 5 stars
A Disappointment!
Purchased this on the balance of the user rating but was totally disappointed with the film itself and the DVD standard of Audio and Video, one if the worst Blu-Ray movies I've... Read more
Published on 16 Jan 2011 by L. Dove
5.0 out of 5 stars
Never Back Down
I love this film, it reminds me of a cross between the film "Walking Tall" original verson staring Don Joe Baker and the film "Awol" Jean Claude Van Dam.
Published on 26 Nov 2010 by Mr. J. J. Morris
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