Cena goes 12 Rounds

lizann

The WWE are again dipping their toes into the film world as they’re set to produce the latest action film from the once mighty director Renny Harlin. The film 12 Rounds (catchy) will star WWE wrestler John Cena as a New Orleans police detective whose girlfriend is kidnapped, and the bulkie Marky Mark-lite must track her down before the baddies do something dastardly to her. The film is budgeted at $20 million, relatively low for an action film and nowhere near as astronomical as Harlin’s previous efforts (Cutthroat Island, Cliffhanger). Cena previously starred in the little-seen character piece The Marine, where he eh, played a marine who was trying to track down his kidnapped Mrs - while blowing stuff up in slow motion. A theatrical release is planned, but don’t be surprised if it goes straight to DVD on this side on the pond, ala The Marine.

Sounds like The Marine 2

JohnMc1

lizann wrote: »

Sounds like The Marine 2

I don't see that doing well at all. The premise is exactly the same as the Marine.

Kane-N-Nite

I cant see it doing well either, but heres hoping. I thought the Marine was quite good, but nowhere near the pure excellence of Kane in See No Evil.

EdK

They should have called it The Detective

Or the Sergeant. And everytime someone makes a joke, Sgt. Slaughter's head could slide into the bottom of the screen and say "That was a joke, maggots!".


It'd be the most amusing thing ever related to John Cena.

de5p0i1er

God help us all, his acting's as bad as his wrestling.

Y2J IS GOD

The Marine 2

Cactus Col

With Renny Harlin you never know what you're gonna get. At least this time they've got a known director, and some of his movies (die hard 2, long kiss goodnight, cliff hanger, deep blue sea) were at least a good bit of fun.

Although I would've though a direct to dvd sequel to See No Evil would get wwe a bit of money.

Minto

It could be ok. TBH, Cena can act, so I'm not too worried about this turning out to be ****e.

lizann

Several Hollywood gossip blogs have picked up stories on WWE’s new movie starring John Cena titled 12 Rounds. Rumored cast members include Al Pacino and Method Man.

EdK

I'd say Al Pacino wouldnt be caught dead in a WWE film

JP Liz

Irish actor Aidan Gillen from The Wire is playing the villian

Renny Harlin is a surrpise choice for director for a WWE film

any trailer yet?????????

D.Q

Kane-N-Nite wrote: »

I cant see it doing well either, but heres hoping. I thought the Marine was quite good, but nowhere near the pure excellence of Kane in See No Evil.

you are literally holding meat for the wolves there boss.

CMpunked

Deleted User wrote: »

It'd be the most amusing thing ever related to John Cena.

I always thought 5 Questions with the champ was really good.

I'll always have a soft spot for cena after those. Every time he sucks in the ring i remember hearing "Brooklyn Brawler" and the head appearing.

lizann wrote: »

Several Hollywood gossip blogs have picked up stories on WWE’s new movie starring John Cena titled 12 Rounds. Rumored cast members include Al Pacino and Method Man.

Yes and Arnold Swazzzernager will be the comic relief. :rolleyes:

Kane-N-Nite wrote: »

I thought the Marine was quite good, but nowhere near the pure excellence of Kane in See No Evil.

Uh oh...

PretentiousApe

Wrestlers don't make good actors... Well, except for The Rock... But he's magical.

D.Q

PretentiousApe wrote: »

Wrestlers don't make good actors... Well, except for The Rock... But he's magical.

Hahaha...they are actors...

Bubs101

PretentiousApe wrote: »

Wrestlers don't make good actors... Well, except for The Rock... But he's magical.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wp_K8prLfso

rovert

DieselQueen wrote: »

Hahaha...they are actors...

Nope

D.Q

rovert wrote: »

Nope

you do realise that makes no sense in the context?

some sort of elaboration like...

rovert

DieselQueen wrote: »

you do realise that makes no sense in the context?

some sort of elaboration like...

Wrestlers arent actors they are reactors they project themselves completely
different to actors. Wrestlers play to the cheap seats while actors play to camera.

CMpunked

PretentiousApe wrote: »

Wrestlers don't make good actors... Well, except for The Rock... But he's magical.

Kevin Nash, Austin, Kali?
Kali because it means he is going to be on your tv for a maximum for an hour and a half, and then thats it for a few months

DieselQueen wrote: »

you do realise that makes no sense in the context?

some sort of elaboration like...

Trust me, dont bother trying.

D.Q

rovert wrote: »

Wrestlers arent actors they are reactors they project themselves completely
different to actors. Wrestlers play to the cheap seats while actors play to camera.

so in backstage segments....? they are playing to the cheap seats?

D.Q

Comic-Book-Guy wrote: »

Kevin Nash, Austin, Kali?
Kali because it means he is going to be on your tv for a maximum for an hour and a half, and then thats it for a few months



Trust me, dont bother trying.

hahaha im stubborn like that.

rovert

DieselQueen wrote: »

so in backstage segments....? they are playing to the cheap seats?

Are they as good or believable as professional, even amateur actors in those segments?

D.Q

DieselQueen wrote: »

Hahaha...they are actors...

rovert wrote: »

Are they as good or believable as professional, even amateur actors in those segments?

I said they were actors...

I didnt mention good, believable as professional, even amateur actors.

rovert

DieselQueen wrote: »

I said they were actors...

I didnt mention good, believable as professional, even amateur actors.

Not they arent actors. Acting is a totally seperate discipline, the Rock had to be retaught how to project himself as a result of his time in Wrestling.

D.Q

rovert wrote: »

Not they arent actors. Acting is a totally seperate discipline, the Rock had to be retaught how to project himself as a result of his time in Wrestling.

No, I disagree..

Its just a different type of acting within the acting discipline.

Theatre performers are considered actors.. They would have to be taught to project themselves differently as well.

rovert

DieselQueen wrote: »

Its just a different type of acting within the acting discipline.

And this type of acting is called?

What wrestlers need to do is the opposite of acting.

D.Q

wrestling

rovert

DieselQueen wrote: »

wrestling

What acting school teaches that now? Sylvia Young?

CMpunked

Does having F-P-J mean nothing?
:P

JP Liz

Source: PWinsider.com

The Renny Harlin (Die Hard 2) action flick 12 Rounds, starring John Cena (The Marine), is scheduled to be released Friday March 13, 2009.

Spike_irl

Isn't Ted DiBiase not currently film for the sequel to The Marine (The Marine 2)

Machismo Fan

I was sitting in school today finishing a Geography exam when I looked at the wall and saw a what looked like 2nd yearish review of 'The Marine' and naturally I abandon my exam to read it. The person said the 'Marine' had brilliant acting, a great plot, good visual effects and that John Cena was a great actor. I nearly threw up on my Geography exam (just had to get that off my chest).

Onto 12 Rounds, Die Hard 2 is a brilliant film so we'll see.

EdK

The vomit might have been a better effort at the exam haha

Red Sleeping Beauty

Renny Harlin's not been very good with his last few films. Exorcist the Begining anyone ?

Machismo Fan

EdK wrote: »

The vomit might have been a better effort at the exam haha

So, so true.:(

CMpunked

So we have a plot, we have a film, but now we have a poster!!

http://sfluxe.com/2009/01/06/renny-harlin%E2%80%99s-12-rounds-gets-a-poster/





Is anyone bothered with this one?


He is a detective, who's girlfriend gets kidnapped and he has to do twelve challanges to get her back?

To me it sounds like someone was watching die hard 2 and the crystal maze while taking speed!

rizzla

I don't mind mindless action flicks. Haven't seen The Marine though, or any WWE movie for that matter. As long as it doesn't take itself too seriously, I don't mind.

Rjd2

aiden Gillen our very finest TV actor is in this:(

Bubs101

Comic-Book-Guy wrote: »

He is a detective, who's girlfriend gets kidnapped and he has to do twelve challanges to get her back?

To me it sounds like someone was watching die hard 2 and the crystal maze while taking speed!

It's the Herculean tasks updated almost certainly. If it is, I'd definitely see it

gimmick

Sounds like a cross between The Marine and Se7en.

JP Liz

http://sfluxe.com/2009/01/06/renny-h...gets-a-poster/



Cena looks hot!

orestes

Threads merged

EdK

JP Liz wrote: »

http://sfluxe.com/2009/01/06/renny-h...gets-a-poster/



Cena looks hot!

Is that not Mark Wahlberg ?

JP Liz

Trailer

http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=LQRsJaL1R1I

JP Liz

$5.3 million weekend opening in US not good

Bounty Hunter

ddont WWE films only really make their money after DVD releases and sales? lot of people will prob by 12 rounds as a gift for a wrestling fan etc

Kane-N-Nite

This is scheduled to be released here on May 29.

michael.etc...

Bounty Hunter wrote: »

ddont WWE films only really make their money after DVD releases and sales? lot of people will prob by 12 rounds as a gift for a wrestling fan etc

That's very true... however for distribution, and marketing reasons they could really do with starting to make money in the theatres.

If they made a decent film it would help...

rossie1977

Bounty Hunter wrote: »

ddont WWE films only really make their money after DVD releases and sales? lot of people will prob by 12 rounds as a gift for a wrestling fan etc

yeah marine made $19 million at the US box office but nearly $35m on DVD

the only WWE movie that so far has lost money is the condemned