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Never Back Down

Action At his new high school, a rebellious teen (Faris) is lured into an underground fight club, where he finds a mentor in a mixed martial arts veteran (Hounsou). Jake Tyler never goes looking for trouble, but it always seems to find him. Since the breakup of his parents' marriage, it's everywhere he turns. Freshly transplanted from a sleepy Iowa town to the heat and flash of new-money Orlando, Florida, Jake seems headed for even more rocky ... [+]
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The Hollywood Reporter
The Hollywood Reporter
"Although the movie set in the hot new arena of mixed martial arts is a bit short on star power, it's energetic and warm-hearted enough to become a word-of-mouth hit." POS
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Chicago Reader
Chicago Reader
"Jeff Wadlow directed this exploitation flick, which seems designed for students on spring break" NEU
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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
"A disposable sports drama" NEU
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SFGATE
SFGATE
"A junior version of 'Fight Club,' only with no movie stars and different moves"  NEU
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Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly
"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.  NEG
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