The Marine is a 2006 film directed by John Bonito, written by Michelle Gallagher and Alan B. McElroy, produced by Joel Simon, and starring professional wrestler John Cena. The film is being produced by WWE Films and will be released by 20th Century Fox on September 8, 2006. The filming was done in Queensland, Australia. An advanced screening was shown on July 10, 2005. It received many positive reviews. The MPAA has rated this movie PG-13 for intense sequences of violent action, sensuality and language.
The film involves a Marine (John Cena) returning from a battle in the recent Gulf War to find that his girlfriend (Kelly Carlson) is involved in a kidnapping plot of a diamond thief. The Marine must save his girlfriend and stop the diamond thief from pulling off a huge crime.
Cast
* John Cena
* Kelly Carlson
* Jeff Chase: Jeff
* Jon Bennett: Bennett
* Abigail Bianca: Angela
* Troy Brenna: Peter
* Remi Broadway: Marine #1
* Frank Carlopio: Frank
* Nick Dash: Marine
* Firass Dirani: Rebel Leader
* Steve Harman: Marine #2
* Christina Lindley: Chop Shop Girl
* Ashley Lyons: Chris Baxter
* Anthony Ray Parker: Morgan
* Robert Patrick
* Drew Powell: Joe
* Kelly Steves
In order to gauge audience reaction to the film, WWE and 20th Century FOX have begun running industry test screenings of "The Marine." The first such screening of the film, which stars John Cena (WWE RAW) and Kelly Carlson (Nip/Tuck), took place this week.
Reviews for the film were mildly positive, with most calling it a cliched, yet entertaining action film. John Cena's acting skills are hardly put to the test in this particular "popcorn" action flick, although he is praised for having the right combination of looks and charisma to serve as a solid lead actor.
One other note of interest is that there were no references to WWE or pro wrestling in the film. Despite being a very early production for World Wrestling Entertainment Films, the movie is praised for having a very legitimate and big-time feel.
The Marine is a 2006 film directed by John Bonito, written by Michelle Gallagher and Alan B. McElroy, produced by Joel Simon, and starring professional wrestler John Cena. The film is being produced by WWE Films and will be released by 20th Century Fox on September 8, 2006. The filming was done in Queensland, Australia. An advanced screening was shown on July 10, 2005. It received many positive reviews. The MPAA has rated this movie PG-13 for intense sequences of violent action, sensuality and language.