12 Rounds 3: Lockdown

"He's dirty and I got the evidence." After returning to the force after a gunshot wound, officer Shaw (Ambrose) thinks he's in for a easy day back. When he discovers his former partner is involved in illegal activity he wants to do something about it. After the building is locked down It is up to him to stop them and keep the evidence safe. There really isn't too much to say about this one. The first two movies in this series were actually not too bad. A cop forced to go through a series of tests in order to save the ones he loves. The only thing this had in common with the others is the title and a wrestler is the main star. This is pretty much a generic action movie that did everything it could to be Assault on Precinct 16 but fell way short. Overall, a pretty cliché action movie that really is worth watching only if you are a huge fan of Dean Ambrose. This one strayed too far from what made the others interesting to watch. I give this a C.

"12 Rounds 3: Lockdown" takes audiences on an adrenaline-fueled ride through a high-stakes, action-packed plot. While it may not quite live up to the standard set by its predecessor, this film still manages to entertain and engage viewers.

The plot revolves around a dedicated detective, Shaw, who finds himself trapped inside his own police station after discovering evidence of corruption within the department. As he fights to survive and expose the truth, he must navigate a series of deadly challenges in a race against time.

Although the film lacks the charismatic presence of John Cena, who starred in the first installment, it compensates with a gritty and intense performance by Dean Ambrose. Ambrose brings a different energy to the role, showcasing his versatility as an actor. While not as captivating as the original, his portrayal of Shaw is commendable and keeps the audience invested in his plight.

The action sequences in "12 Rounds 3: Lockdown" are well-choreographed and deliver the expected thrills. From intense hand-to-hand combat to heart-pounding chase scenes, the film keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. The suspense is further heightened by the confined setting of the police station, creating a claustrophobic atmosphere that adds to the tension.

However, the film falls short in terms of character development and plot depth. The supporting cast lacks the depth and complexity seen in the first film, making it difficult to fully invest in their stories. Additionally, the plot, while intriguing, feels somewhat formulaic and predictable at times.

Despite these shortcomings, "12 Rounds 3: Lockdown" remains an entertaining watch for fans of the action genre. It delivers on the expected thrills and showcases a solid performance by Dean Ambrose. While it may not surpass its predecessor, it still offers enough excitement to warrant a viewing for those seeking a fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled experience.

I am not sure if this movie ever was in theaters, but it seems like the kind of thing that would be straight to DVD, or perhaps cable TV. I wouldn't say there was a complete lack of effort in making this movie, but for the most part it's predictable and not very good. But the movie does try to take itself seriously, and it's almost laughable at times. For instance, I think the actors probably had trouble keeping a straight face when saying some of their lines - the typical action movie tough guy lines from all those bad 80's movies. I did still manage to finish watching the movie; it wasn't awful and if you just want some mindless action, it's doable. I think where it falls short especially though is in terms of the plot. It appeared to me the plot was mostly just there for convenience to string together the action sequences that make up the core of the movie - not a lot of plot development or much change in setting. Some of the action was pretty satisfying, but it mostly looked staged and unrealistic, like sprays of bullets that constantly miss their target. I noticed when watching this, several of the make actors looked like they had raging hangovers, I imagine they were getting hammered in the evenings and not taking their work too seriously. I think the ratings for this movie will drop over time.

My quick rating - 5,2/10. Another slightly above average action movie starring a WWE superstar, this time Dean Ambrose. I will say that using him for the main was a good call since he isn't the muscle bound type character such as Cena and Orton were in the previous films. For being his first acting role, he did an adequate job and delivered his one- liners pretty well (yet some were not that funny no matter who said them) The action was edited well so the viewers don't lose track with too much jerky camera work (which seems to be more the norm in action films as of late). This story is more a use of "12 rounds" as in shots left in the gun, not 12 rounds as in a cat and mouse game, but that is OK, at least it was different. Overall, a good addition to the WWE library that did not raise the bar at all, but also did not lower it in the slightest either. Funny thing, I went back to my database and I gave the first one a 5.3 and the second one a 5.1 so at least they are being consistent.

I will start by saying that I enjoyed this film as I do most action films, I am not too fussy.

However I gave 12 rounds Lockdown only 5 out of 10, I think mostly due to it being a bit of a let down compared to the previous 2 in the series.

I really enjoyed 12 Rounds With John Cena and the same with Randy Orton in the 2nd one. But the 3rd film lacked everything those two had.

The script in this film was pretty awful at times, I don't think it had anything to do with the actors, they just did the best they could.

The story line seemed like a good one going into it, but soon started loosing its rhythm quickly as the movie progressed, with some holes here and there.

The action and intelligence of many parts of what actually went on was actually pretty good, it's just a shame there wasn't enough of it, I guess I was expecting more because of the previous 2.

All in all it's a decent watch for a rainy day, don't expect too much and you wont be disappointed, I still hope for a 4th one though regardless.