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WWE heavyweight John Cena (THE MARINE) muscles his way back onto the screen with this action film. Renny Harlin, best known for his work on CLIFFHANGER and DIE HARD 2: DIE HARDER), directs.

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ProducerMichael Lake, Josh Mclaughlin, Mark Gordon

EAN5039036042109

eBay Product ID (ePID)72551636

Product Key Features

ActorJohn Cena, Aidan Gillen, Steve Harris, Ashley Scott, Brian White

Film/TV Title12 Rounds

DirectorRenny Harlin

Release Year2009

FormatBlu-ray

LanguageEnglish

GenreGeneral, Action & Adventure

Run Time108 Mins

Additional Product Features

Certificate15

Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America

Number of Discs1

ComposerTrevor Rabin

Additional InformationFinnish director Renny Harlin (CLIFFHANGER, DIE HARD 2) brings first-time screenwriter Daniel KunkaÆs story to life in this fast-paced action film. When New Orleans police officer Danny Fisher (WWE wrestler John Cena) apprehends Miles Jackson (Aidan Gillen, THE WIRE), a villainous Irishman being pursued by the FBI, JacksonÆs girlfriend is accidentally killed. One year later, Jackson is out of prison and seeking revenge, kidnapping Fisher's girlfriend, Molly (Ashley Scott), and setting up an elaborate game of cat and mouse that traverses the city. Now a detective, Fisher, with the help of the FBI and his fellow officers, has to survive 12 rounds of JacksonÆs game--each more mentally and physically challenging than the last--if he wants to see Molly alive again. Meanwhile, the roguish Jackson may be seeking more than just retribution. <BR><BR><br> 12 ROUNDS is a fun thrill ride. JacksonÆs plan and FisherÆs ensuing pursuit leave an unimaginable trail of destruction throughout the city, managing to encompass fire engines, buses, a streetcar, and a helicopter, along with fires, explosions, and blackouts, among other things. There isnÆt a dull moment as Fisher and the FBI agents, played by Steve Harris and Gonzalo Menendez, try to outwit the seemingly omnipotent villain. Cena, resembling a super-sized Mark Wahlberg, fits the bill for an action hero. Gillen is a solid nemesis: heartless, stone-faced, and completely out for himself. Brian White plays Hank, FisherÆs partner and best friend, and Scott is appealing as FisherÆs feisty girlfriend.

ReviewsThe Los Angeles Times - '12 Rounds' is escapist fun that provides an effective showcase for the [à] charisma and bulky good looks of its hyper-athletic lead, four-time World Champion wrestler John Cena (think Matt Damon, only twice the size)., The Hollywood Reporter - Daniel Kunka's script delivers plot twists galore [à]Director Renny Harlin[à] knows how to wrangle screaming fire engines, cop cars and helicopters, Los Angeles Times - Director Renny Harlin keeps the wall-to-wall action hurtling along at such breakneck speed..., Empire - The erstwhile wrestler does prove surprisingly competent [à] a welcome throwback for audiences raised on '90s action flicks ù what they used to call 'a pulse-pounding roller-coaster thrill-ride of a movie'.

ScreenwriterDaniel Kunka

Sound sourceDolby Digital

Movie/TV Title12 Rounds

Director of PhotographyDavid Boyd

Consumer AdviceContains moderate action violence and moderate language