In this gritty urban drama, Max Finister hoped to escape the crime-ridden streets of the Bronx with a career in the military. But when he comes home after his hitch is done, he discovers his girlfriend, Lanette, and her sister, Binita, have fallen under the sway of a the vicious leader of a gang of drug dealers. Fearing for their safety, Max takes Lanette and Binita with him to a small town in upstate New York. However, the angry dope kingpin is not happy to have lost control over the two women and he sets out to get violent revenge against Max and bring Binita and Lanette back with him. Throw Down stars John Hollis, Wendy Fajardo, Maribel Velez, and Patrick Ryan.
~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide