Was "Never Back Down" spawned by UFC haters?

Question

I just saw that dumb movie, knowing it was retarded just to see that it portrays mixed martial arts as some kind of glorified street fight. Anyway it was rediculous, kinda seemed like the boxing association made the movie to make the UFC look like animals too maybe gain back a few boxing fans. What is your take?

Answer 1

I liked the movie alot, Reminded me of karate kid which is one of my favorate movies. I think the trend is to hate things that are becoming popular.

Answer 2

i dont even want to watch it

Answer 3

I don't know about that. I think the movie was made to cash in on the MMA craze...I don't see it as an assault on the UFC. There weren't even really any UFC references. But if you ask me which was the best movie, Never Back Down, or Redbelt, I'd say Redbelt hands down.

Answer 4

Wow!  I'm surprised you guys hated it.  I went to see it (because I go see all martial arts movies) with really low expectations and I came out of it impressed.

I have not seen better ground fighting choreography.  They managed to make grappling look appealing and exciting to the layperson (my buddy that went with me).

I thought the story line was good, but somewhat of a copy of karate kid, but then again, Karate Kid was a great martial arts film.  

I don't think it glorified MMA as streetfighting.  In fact, I think it did the contrary, by having a BJJ Master show the student the right way, and to have the discipline involved.

I also thought the dynamic of the student and his mother's disapproval of MMA and having her change her mind after seeing the positive changes in her son.  

At our TKD school, I have an 18 year old who saw the movie, then signed up with us the next day.  

Overall, I think it was spawned by the current MMA craze and is definately not spawned by UFC haters.

As for the movie Redbelt?  It was interesting, but there were way too many unanswered questions, like, why did the famous actor go through the trouble of setting him up to begin with?  There were several other holes in the story.  It was a nice ending, and a great message of principle over money, but otherwise, kind of ho hum.

James

Answer 5

I'm betting it was written by MMA haters. Check the review at the link below.

Answer 6

The lead character kinda looked like a younger Tom Cruise.

Answer 7

g*y movie. it was just like karate kid but not as good