Yes, this movie is real, and yes it looks both terrible and awesome at the same time. They really need some kind of cool double-speak word that allows for both, but if they didn't formulate one back in the 80's to cover all those terrawesomeible movies from Van Damme, Seagal, and Lundgren, then I don't think one will be invented any time soon.
Oh, and don't think that "Never Surrender" has anything to do with "Never Back Down" or "Never Submit". They're completely unrelated films and the only thing they have in common is creatively devoid movie titles.
Who the fuck is the last guy? All these great MMA fighters and then Hector Echavarra or some shit like that. This movie does look fucking awful though. Hopefully this just convinced all these guys in one swoop that none of them will have acting careers so stick to fighting.
Maybe all terrible/awesome action movies should just be described as Van Damme and measured in how Van Damme they are. This movie looks like it could have a Lionheart level of Van Damme. Definitely nowhere near a Bloodsport level of Van Damme.
Just did some more research. Hector is the writer, director, and producer of the movie. Check out this movie description:
Never Surrender is an erotically charged, controversial action-thriller set in the world of underground street fighting where an MMA fighter who has been drawn into the world by an erotic and sexy promoter, quickly realizes that there is no way out, other than death. Written by Hector Echavarria
Sounds pretty erotic. Also noticed that Anderson Silva's character's name is Fighter. Sounds like he has a pretty big role.
Echavarria is a former kickboxer. He was a WKA & USKA champion. Though, keep in mind that both of those organizations are of the old school kickboxing variety and ban most Muay Thai techniques (no kicking below the waist, no elbows/knees, no clinching, etc.).
Wow... this clip is all I want to see of this movie... I wouldnt even watch this if you brought it to my house with a case of beer... I would drink the beer and flush the film....
Garbage!!!!!!!!