John Cena, Aidan Gillen, Ashley Scott

When New Orleans Police Detective Danny Fisher stops a brilliant thief, Miles, from getting away with a multi-million-dollar heist, the thief's girlfriend is accidentally killed. After escaping from p...( read more  read more... )rison, the criminal mastermind enacts his revenge, taunting Danny with a series of near-impossible puzzles and tasks... 12 rounds... that Danny must somehow complete to save the life of his fiancee.

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28% liked it

64 critics

PG-13, 1 hr. 48 min.

Directed by: Renny Harlin

Release Date: March 27, 2009

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DVD Release Date: June 30, 2009

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  • September 28, 2009
    While 12 Rounds is well above average for an action movie, it's important not to get too carried away. This is, after all, a picture in which leading lady Ashley Scott is less appealing than her pet pug.
  • August 21, 2009
    Much better than his previous movie, The Marine. This one was actually decent.
  • August 20, 2009
    Ok I admit - John Cena did a pretty good job in this movie. Though I believe they could have gotten a better girl. Other then that the movie was wonderful
  • August 9, 2009
    Goofy albeit well made, fast paced actioner with 80's sensibilities.
    I somehow got the feeling I was watching an unused script for a Die Hard sequel though.
  • August 4, 2009
    sooo american and so déjà vu, but some action scenes were alright
  • November 16, 2009
    If you love action you'll probably like this movie. It's just that the script has holes in it...especially the end doesn't really make sense. All of a sudden his girlfriend can fly a helicopter? I thought she was just a nurse or something!
    Ashley Scott wasn't the right match for...( read more) John Cena aswell, they should have chosen another actress.
  • November 12, 2009
    seen this film brill
  • November 6, 2009
    john cena is sexy....
  • November 6, 2009
    This film is a definite improvement over the terrible The Marine. John Cena shows us that he can, when required, show a decent amount of acting in terrible situations bound to show the greatest of heroes from the rest, and he does it rather well. The story is the usual kidnap plo...( read more)t mixed with evil nemesis out for revenge, and I usually become tired of these flicks considering the amount released, but I really enjoyed watching this film. John Cena and Aiden Gillen bounced offf each other brilliantly in this movie, making the hatred completly convincing. Now, not everything can be good in a WWE funded/produced movie, and this shows in the last 10 minutes as it become a little ridiculous, as if the writers had struck a block.
    In some areas the action scenes will probably annoy that group of people who wish to disagree that it is unrealistic, but this aside everything about his film was perfect for a summer action flick and I highly recommend this.
  • November 3, 2009
    not the best, not the worse

Critic Reviews


May 29, 2009
Nigel Andrews, The Financial Times

Skip the cop rot - it will damage your brain. full review

March 29, 2009
Pete Hammond, Hollywood.com

Preposterous, but undeniably entertaining, an action flick powered on enough pure adrenaline to forgive the gaping plot holes. Almost. full review

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Comments


  • Muktidaya
    October 26, 2009
    good movie
  • namene1990
    April 30, 2009
    I really like JOhn cena so i can,t wai to see it. "I am very surprised with that you can see me men.
  • graywolf4206670
    April 8, 2009
    i am a big wwe fan and i like john cena stonecold movie he made and kanes movie see no evil but this movie was very good just like his last movie was the marine it had it all action dream and to me it was a five star movie when it comes to dvd i will buy it like i did the orthers but any body that saves his girfriend from a bad guy is a good guy to me people like that in a movies so if you an't seen it yet go and see it from David a fan of john cena and to the wwe p's keep up the good work can't wate to see you next movie cena
  • roboperson
    March 30, 2009
    just saw it today! it was real good!!! all of you other people who are excited to this film will be suprised!!!!
  • louisa19847
    March 17, 2009
    any one knw when its out yet???
  • NuttyShooter
    January 18, 2009
    Based on the trailer ..it looks good .. my only concern is John Cena playing the lead role ..
    I just hope he does good .. I don't wanna see another great idea ruined by bad casting or anything else of that matter
  • JeffHardy54
    July 18, 2008
    I saw clips of this movie and it rocks, i can't wait to see this movie. Its gonna be great.
  • fatmamehmetjtfan
    May 12, 2008
    I can't wait 4 this film 2 come out i loved the marine so i will defietly love 12 rounds 2
  • NativeBurdy
    May 6, 2008
    Cena's acting is bad as he's wrestling.
  • xXxSwantonAngelxXx
    April 18, 2008
    The Marine was amazing...i saw clips from the movie and it seems like it is going to be a hell of a show!!! Besides JOHN CENA IS SEXY!!! he is the sexiest man in the WWE

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