A very enjoyable film

Rating: Null/10 (28 February 2013)

This film is about a rebellious teenager who gets into the world of underground fighting.
"Never Back Down" is no doubt about fighting, but also a journey of personal growth and forgiveness. The plot is well written and the characters are well developed, which is a pleasant surprise. I was particularly impressed by Cam Gigandet's portrayal of his psychopathic character. His piercing gaze and his cunning smiles are spine chilling to say the least. In addition, his ultra fit torso shows that he is well trained to be the champion that he thinks he deserves to be, which adds to the portrayal of his narcissistic and egoistic personality. The camera angles and the action sequences are very impressive. There are shots from a first person angle, as if the viewer is engaged in the actual fight. The fight scenes are intense, and are well portrayed by great camera work. I really enjoyed watching "Never Back Down", and think it is much better than I expected it to be.