Year: 2009
Runtime: 108 min
Language: Spanish
Director: Renny Harlin
A detective's life spirals out of control when his fiancée is killed during a robbery. A criminal then initiates a series of twelve dangerous challenges, forcing the detective to confront each one to ensure her safety. He must rely on his skills and courage to overcome the escalating perils and stop the thief's deadly game before time expires.
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New Orleans, on the night of May 16, is stirred by a tense operation led by Special Agent George Aiken (Steve Harris) and Ray Santiago (Gonzalo Menendez). They are hot on the trail of international terrorist Miles Jackson (Aidan Gillen). Utilizing facial recognition technology, they finally spot Miles among the crowd and begin discussing his notorious crimes, including the shocking murder of his own brother due to a botched mission. Meanwhile, Officer Danny Fisher (John Cena) enjoys a quieter moment with his girlfriend Molly Porter (Ashley Scott) at their new home, while awaiting a message from Dispatch about assisting the FBI.
As the operation unfolds, the stakes skyrocket when a double-cross occurs. An associate of Miles, Samuel, deceives the FBI’s plans, shooting Miles and whisking him away to safety. The shocking turn of events leaves Aiken reeling; the safehouse intended for Samuel’s captured brother is compromised, leading to chaos and fatalities among the agents. On the surface of the city, Danny and his partner Hank Carver (Brian White) receive an urgent call to aid the FBI; the camaraderie between them reflects a deep friendship, even as Hank comments on Danny’s impending engagement to Molly.
When Miles makes a daring escape from prison, he directly threatens Danny, igniting a dangerous game fueled by vengeance. The night of reckoning begins; Danny’s life takes a tumultuous turn as he races against the clock to save Molly and confront his adversary in a series of high-stakes “rounds.” The game intensifies with each new challenge thrown at him, as he grapples with the emotional weight of past tragedies, including the death of an innocent bystander, Erica Kessen.
Amidst gripping scenes of heart-pounding chases and dramatic encounters, including a deadly showdown at the hospital, it becomes a fight for survival. Each choice Danny makes echoes with grave consequences, cementing his resolve as he races against time. He soon discovers the real stakes of the game: Molly’s life hangs in the balance, further complicating Danny’s mission as he desperately tries to decode the chaotic clues Miles leaves behind.
As the final confrontation unfolds within the chaos of a helicopter fight, Danny’s determination prevails. After an explosive climax, where Danny and Molly narrowly escape a fiery fate, a sense of heavy relief washes over them. Eventually, they emerge into the dawn, battered but resilient. The story concludes with Danny and Molly reflecting on their tumultuous journey as they tread toward a hopeful future, setting the stage for new beginnings amidst past shadows.
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