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Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown (2011) 5.5
Four fighters with different backgrounds come together to train under an ex-MMA rising star and then ultimately have to fight each other. Director:Michael Jai WhiteWriter:Chris Hauty |
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Case Walker
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Mike Stokes
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Zack Gomes
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Tim Newhouse
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Justin Epstein
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Frankie
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Zack's Friend
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Vale Newhouse
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Ex-boxer Zack (Alex Meraz), talented MMA fighter Tim (Todd Duffee), bullied record store clerk Justin (Scott Epstein), and wrestler Mike (Dean Geyer) come from various backgrounds, but they all share one thing in common: a passion for the "savage science" and quickly become loyal to their unorthodox trainer, Case (Michael Jai White), a brilliant ex-UFC Champion down on his own luck. Teaching them about much more than fighting, Case prepares the young men for a competition called the Beatdown, run by local college kid and fight impresario Max (Evan Peters). When their mentor gets set-up by some bad cops, the young men band together to root out a traitor in their midst. Written by Anonymous
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Rated R for brutal violence, pervasive language, some sexual content and nudity | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
8 April 2011 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Anypohoriti dynami 2: Knock Out See more »Filming Locations:
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USABox Office
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$3,000,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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Stage 6 Films, Mandalay Pictures, Baumgarten Management and Productions (BMP) See more »
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Written by Joseph E. Jackson (as Joseph Jackson) and Terry Bryant (aka Skratch)
Performed by Joseph E. Jackson (as Joseph Jackson) and Terry Bryant (aka Skratch)
Courtesy of VereVerse Music Publishing
Master by Cutting Edge Music Holdings Ltd.
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At eleven minutes, Zack is knocked out. As he lands, his arms are over his head. When the shot shifts to a different camera, his arms are at his sides. See more »Quotes
Max Cooperman: Dudes, chill. Okay, I can't just put any Tom's hairy dick in the cage.See more »
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"Super Star"Written by Joseph E. Jackson (as Joseph Jackson) and Terry Bryant (aka Skratch)
Performed by Joseph E. Jackson (as Joseph Jackson) and Terry Bryant (aka Skratch)
Courtesy of VereVerse Music Publishing
Master by Cutting Edge Music Holdings Ltd.
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I was a huge fan of the original "Never Back Down", therefore was looking forward to seeing this follow-up.
In terms of the plot, it is painfully similar to the original, however this is not necessarily a bad thing, as, surprisingly, the same, predictable story line is still entertaining second-time-round. In addition to this, the characters are very similar to those in the first film in many respects, just with a few fresh ideas being introduced.
The action itself is strong; combat is well-acted and every fight scene is relatively convincing, therefore the film succeeds in, arguably, its key area.
In addition to this, Jai White is brilliant and after being impressed by his performance in "Blood and Bone", I was pleasantly surprised to see that his ability has not halted. Furthermore, despite being unsure about his ability as a director, I was equally impressed.
Overall, fans of the original who desire a similar dose of mixed martial arts action, or those who want an enjoyable, solid, MMA-based drama and are not concerned about a lack of depth or originality, should probably give this movie a try, however I'd advise watching the original first, as it is undoubtedly superior.