Synopsis: In 12 Rounds, a Detective must solve a series of puzzles in order to save his fiancee from an escaped convict he formerly arrested.
Release Date: March 27, 2009 MPAA Rating: PG-13
Genre(s): Action
Film Review
Production
With an exceptionally heavy back story and to large of an attempt at psychological games that do not succeed, 12 Rounds is a lackluster action movie. The ’12 Rounds’ are far from original but do manage to pass the time easily. As a viewer, you may not be bored but being overly engaged is highly unlikely also as the surprises and twists you so desire are never realized.
Acting
As the action hero, John Cena (Detective Fisher), does a fine job and is incredibly likable. He portrays the everyday man vibe comfortably and does not try to overdo emotions or appear more knowledgeable than is believable. Simply put, his character does not try to be something he is not, and Cena grasps that completely; in turn giving a performance that is worthy of 12 Rounds.
Action Sequences
12 Rounds delivers plenty of action sequences but nothing that truly puts you on the edge of your seat. They are all commonplace for a film in this genre and the stunts employed are short of awe inducing. It is just an action movie in its simplest form.
Cast and Crew
Director(s): Renny Harlin
Screenwriter: Daniel Kunka
Cast: John Cena (Detective Danny Fisher), Aidan Gillen (Miles Jackson), Ashley Scott (Molly Porter), Steve Harris (Special Agent George Aiken)
Country Of Origin: USA
