![]() The film, shot and set in Orlando, is a straight genre piece adhering to the formula that made Ralph Macchio a star “” fatherless kid with anger issues takes a beating, trains with his guru and finds acceptance, peace and revenge, even though he dare not call it “revenge” in front of his teacher. Even though it’s as predictable as a pro-wrestling match, what it lacks in originality it makes up for in the nervous energy of youth and testosterone. “Never Back Down” is an ultra-sleek mixed-martial-arts teen drama, an updated “Karate Kid,” a “Fight Club” for the viral-video generation. ![]() ![]() ‘Never Back Down’ doesn’t deserve a beat down – East Bay Times
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