Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown
Directed by Michael Jai White
Produced by Stage 6 Films
A high-energy martial arts action film centered on training montages and cage-fighting competition, with moderate emotional stakes around camaraderie and betrayal.
Four fighters from different backgrounds come together to train under an ex MMA rising star and then ultimately have to fight each other and the traitor in their midst.
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Is Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.
Is Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.
Does Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
