Movie review: ‘Won’t Back Down’

Inspired by true events, the movie on a mission addresses education reform still manages to tell a crowd-pleasing, if crowded, story.

BY Brandy McDonnell, | Published: September 28, 2012

“Won’t Back Down” is a movie on a mission.

Whatever your politics or views on the hot-button issue of education reform, director Daniel Barnz (“Beastly,” “Penelope in Wonderland”), who co-wrote the film with Brin Hill (“Ball Don’t Lie”), chooses a side and takes a firm stance.

photo - This film image released by 20th Century Fox shows Maggie Gyllenhaal, right, and Viola Davis in a scene from "Won't Back Down." AP Photo/20th Century Fox, Kerry Hayes <strong>Kerry Hayes - AP</strong>

This film image released by 20th Century Fox shows Maggie Gyllenhaal, right, and Viola Davis in a scene from "Won't Back Down." AP Photo/20th Century Fox, Kerry Hayes Kerry Hayes - AP

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