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The musical mayhem -makers in the Sound of Noise use anything and everything as instruments to wreak havoc on their city – roadways, power lines, unconscious men, bank notes and bulldozers. Their drive-by drumming and beguiling beats are the centerpiece of a story about a hypersensitive police detective engaged in his own battle with music and musicians.  

Boston Police detective Thomas Craven is an average cop and a proud father; his daughter Emma is a MIT graduate who’s recently landed a job with a major defense contractor. The previews don’t try to hide the fact the Emma is murdered early on in this film; from then on, it’s all Mel Gibson’s show. The loss of his only child drives him to the brink of insanity, and his search for the truth behind Emma’s death leads him down a revenge path that would make Quentin Tarantino proud.

Carrying the tough-guy persona that propelled him to WWF greatness, John Cena gives a surprisingly strong performance in the action adventure film 12 Rounds. Directed by veteran filmmaker Renny Harlin, the feature is much stronger than expected as it entertains audiences with an interesting concept and a whole lot of action. And while the story is slightly lacking and the repetitive formula gives cause for doubt, I can honestly say that I left the theater in a state of shock, incidentally enjoying my time in front of the screen.

Though stereotypical for its genre, Street Kings provides an entertaining ride through the corrupt world of the LAPD. Combining an action packed script, some nasty twists and a handful of amazing acting performances, the film does justice in providing audiences with a true R-rated crime drama.

When radio host Erica Bain (Jodie Foster) barely survives a brutal park attack that claims the life of her fiancé, her world is turned upside down, leaving her empty and alone. Unable to forget that tragic night, and with no help from local authorities, Bain decides that it is up her to seek justice on the men that she holds accountable.