User reviews

I get it, they wanted to show the horror of human trafficking and added in fighting to be able to use the never back down name for recognition, but this movie is so slow and boring it's impossible to stay interested.

Conceptually the movie had a chance, but bad acting, a marginal script, and poor fight sequences hurt this movie in a big way. I was a fan of the franchise until this.

The production was at least average compared to Never Back Down 1,2 and 3 with very little action too. The scenario had many blanks and doesn't help you understand many things such us Anya's brother had too much screen time for not doing anything at all. Overall very bad production, the movie's name should not contain 'Never Back Down' as it has nothing to do with the previous movies, action was pathetic. Very disappointed!

Cheap tacky rubbish, so so bad! Even the fight scenes are horrendous. Michael Bisbing could be a decent bit part but this film is not the right place.

Where to start? Awful acting, low budget feel, really fake looking fight scenes. Bisping is like a cheap Vinnie jones, even worse storyline. From somebody that likes most fighting movies, and should be an easy sell, this was just cringe.

A solid (if somewhat unbelievable) story, good action that will keep you entertained, showing girl power is alive and well. OK it never gonna win any awards but take it for what it is.

Michael B I love the fact you're out there expanding your brand. I'm a huge fan but even you have to know this was pretty sour... The script was just not good mate... I think when the right movie comes along for you things will work out much better than this turd. Not the best movie but props for getting out there and expanding your future!

This got to be one of the best direct to video sequels I've seen in a long time but not one of the best of 2021. Great Concept, keeps us interested, and never lets up.

I was surprised at how much I liked Never Back Down: Revolt. I did not have high hopes as it has no returning characters from the other films and it also does not focus on conventional MMA tournaments. I was a big fan of the other movies (especially 2 and 3) and was surprised at how entertained I was during this film. I very quickly was rooting for the main characters; the cinematography and direction was unexpectedly good and the plot was very dark and interesting. The sinister main antagonist of the film, Mariah, was played very treacherously by Brooke Johnston and her enforcer, Janek, was played by real life MMA legend Michael Bisping, who looks like he is having the time of his life playing a bad guy. I can understand why viewers would be disappointed with the direction the film took, but I do not understand why so many people seem to hate the film. There isn't much fighting in the middle of the film, however in my opinion the finale more than makes up for that. And I thought the character development was so well done that I did not notice that there wasn't as much fighting as the other films in the series. This film focuses more on the story than the fighting, and that is a welcome change of pace in my opinion. If you expect to get a film full of comedy and fight scenes like the other films in the series, you will certainly be disappointed. However, if you want to see a taut, dark, intense film that deals with complex issues and shows how characters can overcome adversity with the human spirit, you will enjoy Never Back Down: Revolt.

I'll have to say I like to never back down original movie but this sucked it was like hostile meets back down it was not a good movie didn't have a good cast completely sucked.

Terrible script. Terrible cinematography. Unbelievable and horrible acting. Now, for the bad things...more of the above. The okay on the political crime dejure is both sad and just poorly contrived. Ridiculous in premise and the filming is high school quality. The thought that a whole cast of clearly unremarkable actors is anything close to remarkable fighters is ridiculous. Not only is the acting terrible as stated many times, but the fight choreography is equally poor. As an example, the rear-naked choke that was supposed to have killed the first captive was just ludacris. Simply too stupid.

It's fun and engaging movie. Nitu Chandra's role is really good and her stunt scenes were excellent. Overall, a great movie to witness girl power rocks!

Overall a good movie with grasping story line. Loved Nitu Chandra's acting. It's entertaining but at the same time hits on some dark realities of the society that are usually ignored by other movies. Vulnerable girls are exploited and the world turns a blind eye.

You will feel involved from beginning to end of the story. Excellent script with highly talented actors. All the characters have really acted good especially JAYA.

Excellent film with some great stunt work going on here! Kudos to the great cast and crew for making this action thriller come to life. Hopefully there will be a sequel.

Never Back Down: Revolt arrives as the latest entry in a franchise that has struggled to maintain momentum since its original installment, and unfortunately this chapter confirms that the series has wandered far from what once made it exciting. While the first film was never a masterpiece, it at least delivered an entertaining blend of teen drama and MMA-driven energy. This sequel, however, feels like a drastic step backward, missing the spark, the structure, and the style needed to justify its existence. What could have been a gritty, empowering action story instead collapses almost immediately under the weight of poor execution.

From the outset, the direction signals trouble. The film lacks any sense of narrative consistency, as though each scene were created in isolation without regard for the larger story. Every time the movie begins to build momentum, it abruptly nosedives into incoherence, never finding its footing again. Instead of delivering intensity or emotional investment, the direction leaves the audience watching a series of loosely connected moments that stumble from one sequence to the next with no clear purpose.

The screenplay only amplifies these problems. It's unfocused, shallow, and surprisingly empty considering the film's themes of empowerment and survival. Characters feel underdeveloped, motivations are unclear, and the emotional stakes never materialize. Even the protagonist-who should be the emotional anchor-comes across as oddly disconnected. The writing never gives her the depth or strength needed to make the audience care, resulting in a hero who feels more like a placeholder than a compelling lead.

Supporting characters fare no better. Instead of enhancing the narrative or adding tension, they blend into the background, offering little beyond the bare minimum required to move scenes forward. There are moments when the film hints at potential-glimpses of what the story could have been-but these sparks are never allowed to ignite. The performances suffer as a result, as the cast is given little direction, little dialogue worth delivering, and little emotional grounding.

Visually, the film is equally disappointing. The fights, which should be the heart of any Never Back Down installment, are awkwardly choreographed and lack any real impact. The editing is messy, the cinematography uninspired, and the action scenes fail to create excitement or tension. Instead of adrenaline or grit, the film offers clunky brawls that look more like rehearsals than actual combat sequences.

In the end, Never Back Down: Revolt is a deeply forgettable entry that adds nothing meaningful to the franchise. It lacks the entertainment value of the original and fails to justify its own place in a series that should have ended long before this point. For longtime fans, it will feel like a frustrating letdown. For newcomers, it will likely confirm that this franchise has lost any sense of direction. This is not a film I recommend; it's destined to be lost in time.