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Never Back Down
Never Back Down is a 2008 American martial arts sports drama film directed by Jeff Wadlow and starring Sean Faris and Cam Gigandet. It tells the story of a frustrated and conflicted teenager who arrives at a new high school and discovers an underground fight club there.
The film was theatrically released on March 14, 2008 by Summit Entertainment. It received generally negative reviews from critics, though it successfully grossed $41.6 million worldwide against a budget of $20 million. It was followed by a titular film series, which included three sequels.
Jake Tyler has recently moved from Iowa to Orlando, Florida with his mother, Margot, and younger brother, Charlie. The move furthers Charlie's budding tennis career.
Jake's father died in a drunk-driving car crash, which classmates have taunted him about. An internet video of Jake fighting with an opponent football player in Iowa, who mocks him, is shared at his new school, giving him a reputation.
Initially, Jake has trouble fitting in. While walking, he sees Max Cooperman seemingly being beaten up by bullies. When he tries to intervene, Max and his friends tell him off, as the "bullying" was actually a consensual mixed martial arts fight.
Later, Jake is invited to a party by classmate Baja Miller (whom he's interested in). There, he is unwillingly pulled into a fight with Ryan McCarthy, the school's MMA champion and also Baja's boyfriend. Initially refusing to fight, Jake snaps when Ryan jokes about his father's death. Ryan easily defeats him, and a video of it circulating in the school humiliates him.
Max befriends Jake, introduces him to MMA, and connects him with instructor Jean Roqua. After passing Roqua's physical tests and impressing him with his willpower, he is accepted as his student. Roqua forewarns Jake that he forbids fighting outside the gym for any reason while under his instruction. If he does, he will be thrown out of his gym. While Jake trains under Roqua, he initially struggles to quell his anger towards Ryan.
Baja apologizes to Jake for coercing him into a fight with Ryan, but he refuses to forgive her. When Ryan shows no remorse for the fight or his sadistic tendencies, Baja breaks up with him, to which he responds by aggressively grabbing her. Jake intervenes to protect her, so Ryan again insults him about his father and leaves.
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Never Back Down
Never Back Down is a 2008 American martial arts sports drama film directed by Jeff Wadlow and starring Sean Faris and Cam Gigandet. It tells the story of a frustrated and conflicted teenager who arrives at a new high school and discovers an underground fight club there.
The film was theatrically released on March 14, 2008 by Summit Entertainment. It received generally negative reviews from critics, though it successfully grossed $41.6 million worldwide against a budget of $20 million. It was followed by a titular film series, which included three sequels.
Jake Tyler has recently moved from Iowa to Orlando, Florida with his mother, Margot, and younger brother, Charlie. The move furthers Charlie's budding tennis career.
Jake's father died in a drunk-driving car crash, which classmates have taunted him about. An internet video of Jake fighting with an opponent football player in Iowa, who mocks him, is shared at his new school, giving him a reputation.
Initially, Jake has trouble fitting in. While walking, he sees Max Cooperman seemingly being beaten up by bullies. When he tries to intervene, Max and his friends tell him off, as the "bullying" was actually a consensual mixed martial arts fight.
Later, Jake is invited to a party by classmate Baja Miller (whom he's interested in). There, he is unwillingly pulled into a fight with Ryan McCarthy, the school's MMA champion and also Baja's boyfriend. Initially refusing to fight, Jake snaps when Ryan jokes about his father's death. Ryan easily defeats him, and a video of it circulating in the school humiliates him.
Max befriends Jake, introduces him to MMA, and connects him with instructor Jean Roqua. After passing Roqua's physical tests and impressing him with his willpower, he is accepted as his student. Roqua forewarns Jake that he forbids fighting outside the gym for any reason while under his instruction. If he does, he will be thrown out of his gym. While Jake trains under Roqua, he initially struggles to quell his anger towards Ryan.
Baja apologizes to Jake for coercing him into a fight with Ryan, but he refuses to forgive her. When Ryan shows no remorse for the fight or his sadistic tendencies, Baja breaks up with him, to which he responds by aggressively grabbing her. Jake intervenes to protect her, so Ryan again insults him about his father and leaves.