After Ryan publicly beats him up, he starts studying under Jean, although the two clash and Jake's lack of discipline and respect for himself and others constantly threatens to undermine his efforts.

SEAN FARIS plays a troubled teen who used to take out his anger and guilt over his father's death (allowing him to drive drunk in the past) on the football field via hard hits, but now finds himself without such an outlet at his new school.

WHY THE MPAA RATED IT: PG-13 For mature thematic material involving intense sequences of fighting/violence, some sexuality, partying and language - all involving teens. WILL KIDS WANT TO SEE IT? The high school and mixed martial arts elements might be enticing to some, while fans of anyone in the cast might also be interested. Its trainer, Jean Roqua (DJIMON HOUNSOU), is a no-nonsense instructor who lives in the gym and tells his students that they must work hard, and that any fighting outside of class will result in immediate expulsion.Īs Jean and Jake clash while also working through their various past familial issues - both having family members separately die because of their actions and inactions - they end up bonding, all of which helps Jake prepare for a rematch with Ryan. He's successful and Jake is mad at Baja for setting him up, but Max convinces the new student that he should attend a mixed martial arts class with him. Having seen his moves on the Internet - as well as his attempts to protect Max Cooperman (EVAN PETERS) from what he thinks is a beating but really is a mutually agreed upon fight - Ryan McCarthy (CAM GIGANDET) knows he must beat up Jake in public to prove he's still the big man on campus. She ends up inviting him to a big party, but his presence there is nothing more than a set-up. No longer possessing the desire to play football, Jake somewhat mopes around his new school, although an educated answer in class does draw the attention of the attractive Baja Miller (AMBER HEARD).

Yet, since his younger brother, Charlie (WYATT HENRY SMITH), is a budding tennis prodigy, they and their widowed mother, Margot (LESLIE HOPE) move from Iowa to Orlando where the younger Tyler boy will receive additional training. PLOT: Jake Tyler (SEAN FARIS) is the star player on his high school football team where he's a legend for his hard-hitting tackles. QUICK TAKE: Drama: A high school student must contend with his past while dealing with a popular bully who wants to fight him.

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