Awesome | 12 Rounds (Rated + Unrated) | John Cena, Aidan Gillen

What a ride! | 12 Rounds (Rated + Unrated) | John Cena, Aidan Gillen

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	• 12 Rounds (Rated + Unrated) John Cena, Aidan Gillen Twentieth Century Fox, 2009 average customer review:based on 47 reviews view larger image
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more of John Cena racing around madly . . .

In his film debut, The Marine (2005), John Cena played a character trying to save his abducted wife from danger. A similar theme is the driving force in his second film, 12 Rounds (2009), where Cena is a cop trying to keep his girlfriend alive, by completing a series of harrowing tasks. Set in New Orleans, and directed by noted action specialist Renny Harlin (Cliffhanger, Die Hard 2), the film features some solidly executed action sequences, tied together fairly well, by an elaborate storyline.

At a routine traffic stop, officer Danny Fisher (Cena) and his partner Hank Carver (Brian J. White) cross paths with Miles Jackson (Aidan Gillen), a big time jewel thief, and murderer, and his girlfriend Erica (Taylor Cole). Fisher runs down Jackson, and makes an arrest, but in the process, Erica is hit by a truck and killed.

Approaching the one year anniversary of Erica's death, Jackson abducts Fisher's girlfriend Molly (Ashley Scott), and blows up the house she shares with Fisher. In order to save her life, Danny must complete twelve rounds of challenging tasks. Taking place within a single day, the tasks build up in intensity. In one round, Fisher drives a fire engine through heavy traffic, crushing anything in the way. But Fisher does not always succeed, as in another round, a man falls to his death, before Fisher can pull him off the top of an elevator car. Also actively involved in the pursuit of Jackson, are FBI special agents George Aiken (Steve Harris) and Ray Santiago (Gonzalo Menendez), who have been tracking him for some time.

The game appears to be nearing a tragic conclusion, when a lead that Carver was following, causes Fisher to reexamine the day's events. Like a magician, Jackson has been using misdirection, while setting in place the pieces of a grand scheme, where Molly's skills as a pilot, will play a key part. These events unfold very quickly, and feel somewhat rushed. The final action sequence involving a helicopter, features Cena's only real fight scene, and with a dizzying number of quick cuts, it does not play that well. After being a prisoner for most of the movie, when given a chance to shine, Molly doesn't exactly impress with her flying skills. The ending lacks realism, and puts a goofy topping on what was a film with a generally serious tone.

Although there are certainly weak points, the storyline has some clever aspects, that with a little more polish, and better pacing, could have resulted in a much stronger film. Rushing things at the end, and not giving the audience a chance to appreciate what Miles Jackson was trying to do, seems like a wasted opportunity.

Some may feel that John Cena should stick with wrestling, but the man definitely has a future in films. His screen presence stronger, and his acting is much improved, and working with Renny Harlin, was a big step up. If Cena can land a role with more variety, it might be interesting to see what he can do. A commentary track by Harlin, and a second with writer Daniel Kunka and Cena, provide an abundance of information about the production of the film, and such things as Cena's favorite beer, and fear of heights. Both the theatrical PG13, and unrated versions of the film are included.

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Awesome

this is a pretty good movie. i enjoyed it very much. i recommend it to everyone

What a ride!

This was an exciting, gripping movie. The action and FX were gripping. Which, to me, is what it's all abount!

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About our house...

12 rounds is a full rounded movie. It has kinetic flair, unstoppable action and tons of adrenaline. When a cop -Danny Fisher- sends to prison an Irish terrorist -Miles Jackson- he will bend on revenge with a list of 12 rounds, a set of hazardous tasks. If he gets to surmount these goals, he will be able to recover his fiancée.

A tour de force movie with chases, crashed cars, out of control tramway. A well made thriller directed by the talented Renny Harlin (Die hard and Cliffhanger).

Watch for the amazing beauty of Taylor Cole as Erika (Jackson's girlfriend).

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**Widescreen Feature Film-Theatrical Version
**Widescreen Feature Film-Unrated Version

**Forced Trailers: Wolverine, Jennifer's Body, Marine 2 Teaser, Prison Break SSN 4 with DTV tag

*2 Alternate Endings
*Crash Course: John Cena Stunts
*Never Before "Cena" Gag Reel
*Audio Commentaries with Director, Writer and John Cena