Never Back Down vs The Message
The Message has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.8/10 for Never Back Down). Never Back Down is the shorter watch at 1h 55m compared with 3h 26m. The Message is the older of the two (1976 against 2008). Both are action, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Never Back Down
The Message| Never Back Down | The Message | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.8/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 2008 | 1976 |
| Length | 1h 55m | 3h 26m |
| Genres | Action, Drama | Action, Adventure, Drama, History |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Jeff Wadlow | Moustapha Akkad |
| Main cast | Neil Brown Jr., Evan Peters, Djimon Hounsou, Leslie Hope, Cam Gigandet | Damien Thomas, Martin Benson, Abdallah Ghaith, Ali Ahmed Salem, Mohamed El Arabi |
Synopsis
Never Back Down
Jake, full of anger after his father's death, is just starting to find a place for himself at his new Orlando high school - until Ryan, head of an underground MMA fight club, picks Jake out as a prime opponent. After being trounced by Ryan in front of the entire school, Jake begins training under the firm, moral guidance of a MMA master, where he learns how to fight... and how to avoid a fight. But it becomes obvious that a rematch will be…
The Message
In sixth-century Mecca, Prophet Muhammad receives his first revelation from God as a messenger. Three years later, he's not alone in his quest and publicly declares his prophecy. Muhammad is fought by Abu Sufian and his wife Hind, rulers of Mecca. Muhammad's followers are hunted and tortured but he continues his calling.
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