The critics gave this movie too harsh of a rating because they just didn't understand that this movie wasn't meant to win an Oscar or be hailed as the movie of the year, it was meant to give us a break from most of the crap movies now and do what movies are supposed to do, entertain us. There is just enough action to keep the fans excited, enough drama to keep them drawn in, good plot development to keep you interested, a good mix of hot girls and for the ladies there are buff dudes, and the sense of morality and character.Being a martial artist for 10 years myself, I was pleased with the fight scenes although they cannot compare to The Protector but since this movie wasn't starring people like Jet Li who dedicate every performance to fighting, the actors did very well and proved themselves.The cheesy storyline and mediocre character development are the only things keeping me from giving this movie a 10 star rating. Is being shown to you, it is easy to see why NBD is such a good movie.

If for some reason this film does not find an audience in the movie theaters, I believe when it's released on DVD, it will become a cult hit. It creates for a relatability that is usually absent from most teen films. Unlike other 'teen' movies, you immediately understand that the writer is not trying to create an idea that the teen life depicted is the norm, but reflective of these specific teens.

Roqua, who has his own demons to battle, learns from his student as he teaches.Aside from the intense and exhilarating fight sequences, amazing camera work and the most perfectly suited soundtrack, what this film has going for it is its sensibility. Whether it's fighting scenes with Cam Gigandet who plays Ryan with simmering rage and menace that you can't help but be afraid for Jake or big brother scenes with Wyatt Smith who plays the youngest Tyler Faris shows the well-roundedness of this character.Another great relationship is between Jake and his trainer Jean Roqua Djimon Hounsou in another outstanding performance. Soon Jake has to make a stand to protect his pride and those he cares about.Faris plays Jake with so convincingly and with great heart.

Suddenly a fish out of water, Jake quickly befriends Max Evan Peterswho plays the best friend/comic relief role perfectly who is trying to get in with the ultimate fighting circle of their school.This brings Jake into the eyesight of Ryan McCarthy, the big man on campus. Tennis player brother, Charlie played winningly by Wyatt Smith.

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