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John Cena, Robert Patrick, Kelly Carlson, Anthony Ray Carlson, Anthony Ray Parker ... see more see more... , Abigail Bianca , Jerome Ehlers , Manu Bennett , Damon Gibson , Drew Powell , Frank Carlopio , Firass Dirani , Remi Broadway , Steve Harman , Damien Bryson , Robert Coleby , Ashley Lyons , Jeff Chase , Jamal Duff , Lincoln Kennedy , Christina Lindley , Gerry Day , Todd Leigh , Alan B. McElroy , Todd Levi , Christopher Morris IV , Jane Eppell , Lawrence Breuls , Corey Parker Robinson , Peter Lamb , Damien Garvey , Helen Howard , Nicci Hope , Joe Cappelletti , Lynn Evans , Jack Hannibal , Daston Kalili , Joey Nabor , Jentler Phoenix , Jacqueline Piņol , Philece Sampler , Jonathan Bennett , Jon Bennett

WWE Smackdown star and self-proclaimed "Doctor of Thuganomics" John Cena makes his explosive action feature debut as John Triton, an injured U.S. Marine who returns home from duty after violating a co... read more read more...mmander's order, only to have his wife kidnapped by a ruthless criminal. Robert Patrick co-stars as the villainous Rome -- who is more than willing to kill if it means staying one step ahead of the law -- and Nip/Tuck star Kelly Carlson appears as the endangered object of the vengeful veteran's affections. With nothing left to lose and enough training to take down a small army, the hard-fighting Triton sets out to rescue his wife, and ensure that the psychotic Rome receives a painful taste of Semper Fi justice. Commercial veteran John Bonito takes the rein for his feature directorial debut. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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PG-13, 1 hr. 31 min.

Directed by: John Bonito

Release Date: October 13, 2006

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DVD Release Date: January 30, 2007

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  • jmanard52
    May 16, 2007
    jmanard52
    Cena did a great job. i was impressed. It was a good movie for what it was. Patrick really did a good job.
  • fb733768972
    January 13, 2010
    fb733768972
    This was cool! But nothing more, and the action is pretty awesome!
  • SirPant
    September 25, 2009
    SirPant
    Why the hell did I watch this film, why? Its sooooo bad you have to see it to believe it. Robert Patrick what are you doing? I think this is the worst film ever made! I didn?t realise it was a WWF production. Doh!
  • FiLmCrAzY
    April 24, 2009
    FiLmCrAzY
    its a prety good movie and john cena proved to be a pretty good actor but its an entertaining action packed movie though cenas character did remind me of halloweens killer where he is practicular indestructable which makes it unbelievable and annoying
  • dreamfaeries
    September 14, 2008
    dreamfaeries
    Not too bad, pretty decent movie.
  • TheGame90
    September 14, 2008
    TheGame90
    This is just useless action, violence, stupid catchphrases and bad-effect-explotions. Who are they trying to reach out to with this crap? And the car chase is gotta be the most stupid thing I've ever seen. Robert Patrick was good offcourse...but whata fuck?...We all knew that Cen... read morea sucked...but now...he officialy blows. It just looks like a parody of action
  • barrys
    July 19, 2008
    barrys
    Big action with huge explosions is what this movie is all about. Maybe a little unreal and over the edge for my opinion. The cast isn't bad John Cena performance is exactly what he know to do kicking and fighting all the time, Kelly Carlson looking hot and Robert Patrick with av... read moreery unusual villain. My conclusion, watch it if you like big explosions and non-stop action with very little acting.
  • TheMachinist
    June 20, 2008
    TheMachinist
    "Is this what you do all day? I had a GameBoy... they took it"

    What to say about this? That's a problem. If WWE is the company behind this film, be prepared for bad acting and a lousy script. The soundtrack reminded me at times of a 70's porn movie (not that I've seen one..), so... read more no help here either.

    The whole script is an embarrasement. Hey, I'm not a screenwriter but are these guys? Not so sure. Have fun! ...or don't.

    "We should have gone to the beach" That is absolutely true...
  • rezpatriot
    February 8, 2008
    rezpatriot
    General formula of any action fugitive movie with some stars acting. Good for 20 year olds.
  • skactopus
    December 27, 2007
    skactopus
    All I asked out of this film was for an average 2 and a half stars. Unfortunately, the WWE shows me how another one of their films just falls flat.

    The story for this film is as thin as a piece of paper. The first 30 minutes are used totally for character development. In oth

    ... read moreer words, it goes nowhere. Literally. That thin piece of paper, I mentioned earlier, only begins to come into play after this long failure of character development, and from then on out the film takes a turn from going nowhere to going nowhere even faster. The setting is bland and horrible and the dialogue is just ridiculous at times. Corny and full of racial slurs. Not to mention, there are a couple of useless characters in the middle.

    The acting, as expected, is horrible. John Cena should just stick to wrestling. Even with popular names like Kelly Carlson and Robert Patrick the acting is still poor. I do think Robert Patrick is a good actor, but his character in this film is just plain crap. Why even consider doing this movie Robert?

    The only decent thing about this film is the amount of action. These scenes are filled with potential, but what happens? The bad editing just takes that potential and throws it all away. At least you don't have John Cena performing wrestling moves left and right. If you like action in a movie and NOTHING else, then this may float your boat.

    Take it from me, a wrestling fan, and stay away from this film, unless you are a die hard fan of John Cena. Just remember, the 90 minutes you spend watching this film will never come back to you.

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Critic Reviews

Gregory Kirschling
October 18, 2006
Gregory Kirschling, Entertainment Weekly

A delectably bad '80s-style actioner. Full Review

Elizabeth Weitzman
October 16, 2006
Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News

A happy surprise. Full Review

Mark Olsen
October 16, 2006
Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times

It's not a good film by any practical standard, but The Marine is bad in just the right way, a mindless throwaway that's at least smart enough not to take itself too seriously. Full Review

Wesley Morris
October 16, 2006
Wesley Morris, Boston Globe

The Marine proves a poor showcase for the homeboy charisma Cena shows week in and out with the WWE. Full Review

Peter Hartlaub
October 16, 2006
Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle

The genius of the film is in its unapologetically obvious crowd-pleasing moments. Full Review

Susan Walker
October 16, 2006
Susan Walker, Toronto Star

Such bizarre touches remind one of the appeal of WWE televised bouts. Full Review

Joe Leydon
October 16, 2006
Joe Leydon, Variety

The Marine will trigger a strong sense of deja vu for anyone who recalls the slapdash, slam-bang action fare that was standard-issue drive-in fodder during the 1970s. Full Review

Frank Scheck
October 13, 2006
Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter

An unrepentant B-movie, The Marine features the sort of bare-bones plot that would in previous years have served as a vehicle for the likes of Charles Bronson.

John Monaghan
October 13, 2006
John Monaghan, Detroit Free Press

These guys don't much about making movies, but they know how to stage a smack down. Full Review

Urban Cinefile Critics
July 20, 2007
Urban Cinefile Critics, Urban Cinefile

It's a shame that The Marine did not receive a theatrical release in Australia. Not only was much of it shot here, but as an action popcorn adventure, it has reasonable merit. Full Review

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