This saved your post. If it had not been for that last line I would not be typing this:
I slightly agree with you. I am not a big John Cena fan, but not because "Cena sucks/can't work/ect.". I find some of the stuff he does entertaining and I have a ton of respect for the guy for his drive and his passion for the wrestling business. Personally, I feel that his act is a little stale, but he is amazing at what he does and I will NOT take anything away from him for that. As an entertainer I enjoy him and as a wrestler I can enjoy his matches and workrate (yes, Cena's workrate - as in his ability to work a match and make it something exciting). Like I said though, it's the way he is booked that turns me off to him.
That being said, I will give the guy a fair chance in the movies - I did say that I find him entertaining. After watching The Marine, however, I was turned off to him as an actor. I understand that it was his first motion picture, but I felt as if he forced way too many parts and the movie itself was poorly written and directed. While it was probably fun for the average fan who likes to watch John Cena play "hero", the movie left a sour taste in my mouth. A lot of overacting and awkward moments seemed to linger throughout the entire film.
This is why I am not looking forward to 12 Rounds. Couple the nearly recycled storyline together with my opinion (note, my opinion - not right nor wrong) of The Marine, I am not interested in the movie. I agree that it lacks creativity beyond the normal Hollywood fashion. Give me a better script, acting, and plot and I will try again.
In theaters, yes... on DVD it's made almost $25 million.
And it was an awesome movie that deserved that $25 million.