Never Back Down is somehow based on The Karate Kid , in which Faris and Heard have reprised the Ralph Macchio and Elisabeth Shue roles ( respectively ) , while Hounsou and Gigandet play the role of Pat Morita and William Zabka respectively .
Released on March 14 , 2008 , the film is a loose recollection of The Karate Kid ... in which Faris and Heard have the Ralph Macchio and Elisabeth Shue roles ( respectively ) , while Hounsou and Gigandet are in Pat Morita 's and ( respectively ) William Zabka 's .
Never Back Down