12 Rounds (2009)

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When New Orleans Police Detective Danny Fisher stops a brilliant thief from getting away with a multimillion-dollar heist, the thief's girlfriend is accidentally killed. After escaping from prison, the criminal mastermind enacts his revenge, taunting Danny with 12 rounds of near-impossible puzzles and tasks that he must somehow complete to save the life of the woman he loves.

Overview
"12 Rounds" is a high-action thriller motion picture directed by Renny Harlin and launched in 2009. The film was produced by WWE Studios and features professional wrestler John Cena in the leading function as Danny Fisher-- a New Orleans police officer.

Plot
The movie opens with the effective capture of a global terrorist named Miles Jackson (played by Aidan Gillen) by Officer Fisher. Miles' sweetheart, Erica, gets unintentionally eliminated throughout the apprehension. Enraged by her death, Miles swears revenge against Fisher.

One year later on, Fisher has been promoted to Detective due to his brave act. Life seems to be getting back to regular for Fisher who is now set to celebrate his anniversary with his girlfriend, Molly Porter (played by Ashley Scott). Nevertheless, he gets a telephone call from Miles, who has left from prison and prepares vengeance.

Miles snatches Molly and obstacles Fisher to a lethal video game, described as '12 Rounds'. Each round corresponds to a job or a difficulty that Fisher must complete successfully within the heart of New Orleans to save his girlfriend. The tasks range from thwarting a train, setting off a power interruption, to causing a hotel to take off.

Action Sequences
"12 Rounds" is loaded with high-octane action series that keep the audience on their toes throughout the movie. Each round in the video game set by Miles provides escalating dangers and damage that Fisher needs to browse while likewise trying to conserve his sweetheart. Fisher ingeniously utilizes his quick thinking, strength, and police training to get rid of the tasks.

Conclusion
As the film advances, the rounds grow more fatal and complex, however Fisher persists, managing to complete each one. Lastly, in a climactic face-off, Fisher confronts Miles on a helipad, resulting in a battle to the death. Eventually, Fisher manages to kill Miles, avenging Erica's death, and rescues Molly, thus ending the grueling '12 Rounds'.

In general, "12 Rounds" is a film filled with action, suspense, and remarkable minutes that keep audiences hooked till the end. The movie handles to keep high stress prevalent throughout and provides amazing action moments including convincingly executed stunts by John Cena. Yet at its core, the story has to do with a guy's decision and resourcefulness to rescue the female he likes.

Top Cast

  • John Cena (small)
    John Cena
    Danny Fisher
  • Aidan Gillen (small)
    Aidan Gillen
    Miles Jackson
  • Ashley Scott (small)
    Ashley Scott
    Molly Porter
  • Brian J. White (small)
    Brian J. White
    Hank Carver
  • Taylor Cole (small)
    Taylor Cole
    Erica Kessen
  • Gonzalo Menendez (small)
    Gonzalo Menendez
    Ray Santiago
  • Steve Harris (small)
    Steve Harris
    George Aiken
  • Nick Gomez (small)
    Nick Gomez
    Samuel
  • Billy Slaughter (small)
    Billy Slaughter
    Technician
  • Kyle Clements
    Dave Fisher
  • Peter Navy Tuiasosopo (small)
    Peter Navy Tuiasosopo
    Willie Dumaine