12 Rounds

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12 Rounds

PG-13,

2009,

1h 48m,

Action/

Mystery & Thriller

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When New Orleans cop Danny Fisher (John Cena) prevents a brilliant thief from successfully carrying out his latest heist, the thief's girlfriend is accidentally killed. Hungry for revenge, the criminal mastermind breaks out of prison and kidnaps Danny's fiancée. To save her, Danny must successfully navigate his way through an elaborate series of tasks and puzzles, or else watch the love of his life die.

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Critics Consensus

Energetic but empty, 12 Rounds' preposterous plot hurtles along at a rapid pace, but can't disguise the derivative script.

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Rob Nelson

Variety

Sep 1, 2009

Heavy on stunts but light on plausibility, humor, surprise, visual ingenuity or psychological depth.

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Derek Malcolm

London Evening Standard

Jun 2, 2009

2/5

Apart from the palpably improbable storyline, Harlan shows a massive disregard for characterisation, and so much bang-bang editing that you scarcely know where you are.

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Genevieve Harrison

Empire Magazine

May 29, 2009

3/5

This is a welcome throwback for audiences raised on '90s action flicks - what they used to call "a pulse-pounding roller-coaster thrill-ride of a movie".

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Dec 2, 2023

1.5/4

While the movie offers plenty of coherent movie violence, it lacks innovation or a charismatic lead.

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Carson Timar

ClapperCast

Mar 22, 2022

12 Rounds has a real sense of urgency even if it gets boring by the end

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Kevin Carr

7M Pictures

Sep 21, 2010

3/5

as a fast-food action director, Renny Harlin still delivers a fun movie

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Finn P

Dec 6, 2018

This movie's has something for everyone, from boxing to self growth. Thank you for this opportunity to make this correction. I believe the review is totally inaccurate, the movie was most inspiring. If you look at where the main character came from and how he evolved both physically and emotionally, you will agree. If the audience listens carefully, they will walk away with several jewels of knowledge, which has resulted in a great deal of personal growth for many in real life. I would hope that anyone who has had some of the more difficult life struggles would see this movie and be inspired to the seek the same changes in their life. The emotional growth is not fiction, but factual true life experiences by many, which has made this movie most unique. After watching this movie one has the possibility of coming away with opportunities they never thought possible. The words of knowledge are many, it will speak volumes to the aidience. This is not just a film about a fighter, although it was well done, very engaging and entertaining. Twelve Round Gun is a unique screenplay whose time has come. This is an action packed film physically with delivery by a almost incredible actor Sam Upton, who should be considered for an Academy Award not just for his amazing acting, but for this engaging screenplay which has resulted in a super movie. This is one film that should not be missed. Dianne C.

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George S

Jul 3, 2018

Renny Harlin keeps the action moving but the plot is unbelievable and full of implausibilities.

Ron L

Jun 3, 2018

Nothing too special but I enjoyed it, despite my low expectations. I would compare it to Speed with a wrestler out performing Keanu Reeves.

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Kylo P

Dec 23, 2017

Only saw the last of it, but enjoyed it enough.

Albus W

Dec 22, 2017

Mostly unoriginal and overblown through all aspects being a mix of some action, cat-and-mouse films such as "Shoot to Kill" and "Speed", but John Cena's take on "Die Hard with a Vengeance" managed to deliver a thrilling, fast-paced, though overwhelming - as in being tediously nasty - ride with decent satisfaction. (B-) (Full review TBD)

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Albus R

Feb 3, 2017

It's good movie to watch

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Synopsis

When New Orleans cop Danny Fisher (John Cena) prevents a brilliant thief from successfully carrying out his latest heist, the thief's girlfriend is accidentally killed. Hungry for revenge, the criminal mastermind breaks out of prison and kidnaps Danny's fiancée. To save her, Danny must successfully navigate his way through an elaborate series of tasks and puzzles, or else watch the love of his life die.

Director: Renny Harlin
Producer: Mark Gordon, Josh McLaughlin
Screenwriter: Daniel Kunka
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Buena Vista Television, Mark Gordon Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Intense Sequences of Violence|Intense Sequences of Action)
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 27, 2009, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $12.2M
Runtime: 1h 48m

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