Escapist fun that provides an effective showcase for the blue-collar charisma and bulky good looks of its hyper-athletic lead, four-time World Champion wrestler John Cena (think Matt Damon, only twice the size).Read Full Review »
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ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Clark Collis
You will probably find yourself praying for this duel's knock-out punch to arrive long before it actually does.Read Full Review »
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Boston Globe: Tom Russo
As one of the WWE's marquee pro wrestlers, John Cena is some actor. As a straight actor . . . he's a great wrestler.Read Full Review »
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The New York Times: Nathan Lee
There are, as you may have guessed, 12 rounds of this arbitrary nonsense. Annoying as the conceit may be, it neatly functions as a means to gauge how much is left to endure.Read Full Review »
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ReelViews: James Berardinelli
12 Rounds is the unholy stepchild of "Die Hard with a Vengeance" and "Speed," starring a man whose lack of range makes Steven Seagal seem nuanced by comparison.Read Full Review »