12 Rounds (film)
- John Cena: Detective Danny Fisher
- Ashley Scott: Molly Porter
- Aidan Gillen: Miles Jackson
- Brian J. White: Detective Hank Carver
- Taylor Cole: Erica Kessen
- Steve Harris: Special Agent George Aiken
- Ibrahim Farooq: Ian Johnson
Twelve Rounds ( Original Title 12 Rounds ) is an American action film from the year 2009. Directed by Renny Harlin. Protagonist is a professional wrestler in WWE, John Cena, at his side also play Steve Harris, Ashley Scott, Gonzalo Menendez, Brian J. White and Taylor Cole.
Action
Detective Danny Fisher should experience the worst day of his life, because of the nearly untraceable, internationally wanted terrorist Miles Jackson kidnapped his girlfriend Molly Porter, forcing the detective to " 12 Rounds " of dangerous games, which lead him all over New Orleans. Danny strives to stay focused despite the cruel for him consequences that accompany each one of these " rounds ". But the rounds are doing their best to prevent Fisher fact that he can save his love, before it's too late ...
Production
Twelve rounds was produced by Midnight Sun Pictures, The Mark Gordon Company and Fox Atomic in cooperation with WWE Studios. The filming lasted from February 25 until May 12, 2008, and originated in New Orleans, Louisiana. The budget is estimated at 22 million U.S. dollars. On the opening weekend, the film played in the United States about 5.32 million U.S. dollars. As a distributor for twelve rounds 20th Century Fox is responsible.
Publications
Twelve rounds appeared as First on 19 March 2009 in Australia. On March 27, the film was shown in the American cinema, and from 28 May 2009, the film was listed in the German cinemas. As a Direct-to- DVD film was released in Iceland, Hungary, Sweden, Netherlands, Argentina and Japan. The action film was also released on VHS, DVD, Blu -ray and UMD. The film was also known as double DVD available for purchase in Germany with 96 -hours. In the Pay- TV of the action movie on Sky was broadcast on 24 September 2010. In the German-speaking area of the film 21 August 2011 was the first broadcast on RTL and the following week, on August 29, in the ORF.
Versions
The long version, the only one available for purchase in Germany, received by the FSK a share from 12 The few - mostly non-violent and action -containing - Scenes shorter theatrical version got a share from 16 Unlike the similar case of Jennifer 's Body is the long version of Twelve rounds just longer and does not contain alternative material. In order to show the theatrical version in prime time on free TV, RTL had to cut this therefore even further.
Music
The Film Music of 12 Rounds was composed by Trevor Rabin, who in earlier films like Deep Blue Sea and Exorcist: The Beginning has collaborated with director Renny Harlin. The music was recorded with the Hollywood Studio Symphony at the Eastwood Scoring Stage at Warner Brothers Studios.
Continuation
August 3, 2012 Randy Orton announced that he will be the main actor in the sequel. The film was the beginning of June as 12 Rounds 2: Reloaded released as a direct-to- DVD production. The German title is Twelve rounds 2 - Reloaded.
Criticism
" A routine- action spectacle of category B, that knows how to evoke little interest in his characters and himself entangled in tiring chases. "
"Conclusion: " Twelve Rounds " stretches is exciting and waiting with tightly staged action on, but the breathless plot is poison for such inexperienced actors like wrestling star John Cena. In order to meet his idols Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger worshiped like he's a few decades too late. Its obvious goal to advance by means of sports, music and acting career to the next Hulk Hogan, Cena should better give up early. Because to make a wrestler for the main character in a film, is only worthy of an Oscar if he is played by Mickey Rourke. "