The Reunion (2011)
The Reunion (2011), directed by Michael Pavone, starring John Cena and Ethan Embry.
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Synopsis
The Cleary brothers, Sam, Leo and Douglas took dysfunctional families to a new level: Sam and Leo have grown up hating each other and neither likes their juvenile delinquent kid brother, Douglas, to whom they've only recently been introduced. The sons share the same father, a womanizing drunk, but all have different mothers. Their father died a rich man and when they're brought together by their sister Nina to learn which of them will inherit the old man's fortune, they are handed an unpleasant surprise.
- Kenneth ZunderCinematography
- Michael PavoneDirector, Writer
- Marc PollonEditing
- David CallowayProducer
About the film
The Reunion is a 2011 American action film directed by Michael Pavone and starring John Cena, Ethan Embry, Michael Rispoli, Boyd Holbrook, and Amy Smart. The film was released on October 21, 2011. It received negative reviews.
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The Reunion is a 2011 American action film directed by Michael Pavone and starring John Cena, Ethan Embry, Michael Rispoli, Boyd Holbrook, and Amy Smart. The film was released on October 21, 2011. It received negative reviews.
Plot
After the death of her father, Nina (Amy Smart) is charged with fulfilling his last wish – to bring her three brothers back together... Sam (John Cena), a hardened cop currently on suspension; Leo (Ethan Embry), a loudmouthed overbearing bail bondsman; and Douglas (Boyd Holbrook), a handsome 20-year-old thief fresh out of jail. When Leo discovers the con he pledged a lot of money for is suspected of kidnapping one of the wealthiest men in the country, he convinces his two brothers to join him on what will become a dangerous, yet exhilarating adventure.
Cast
John Cena as Sam Cleary
Ethan Embry as Leo Cleary
Boyd Holbrook as Douglas Cleary
Amy Smart as Nina Cleary
Michael Rispoli as Marcus Canton
Gregg Henry as Kyle Wills
Lela Loren as Theresa Trujillo
Jack Conley as Jack Nealon
Carmen Serano as Angelina the stripper
Production
WWE Studios produced the film alongside Samuel Goldwyn Films. Filming took place in Albuquerque, New Mexico in October 2010.
Home media
The film was released on Blu-ray and DVD on November 8, 2011.
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 8% of 12 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 3.3/10. Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 26 out of 100, based on 11 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable" reviews.
References
External links
Official website
The Reunion at IMDb
The Reunion at Metacritic
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Trivia
- The production budget was US$ 6.0 million.
- It premiered on October 21, 2011, a Friday.
- It runs 1h36 — a typical feature length.
- This film's quiz has 13 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- StudiosWWE Studios
- CountriesUnited States
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
- BudgetUS$ 6,000,000
- StatusReleased
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Cast
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John Cena
Sam Cleary -
Ethan Embry
Leo Cleary -
Amy Smart
Nina Cleary -
Boyd Holbrook
Douglas Cleary -
Michael Rispoli
Canton -
Gregg Henry
Wills -
Lela Loren
Theresa Trujillo -
Jack Conley
Nealon -
J.D. Garfield
Verdugo -
Josh Berry
Steve Bermutti -
Dylan Kenin
Bertram - River Shields Janson
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Marya Beauvais
Susan -
Rio Alexander
Edgar Rodriguez -
Tait Fletcher
Body Guard #2 -
Morse Bicknell
Uniformed Officer -
Jeremiah Bitsui
Mexican Capitan - Kevin Christopher Brown FBI Agent
- Colin Jones Inmate #1
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Deborah Chavez
Señora Rodriguez
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Tags
Crew
- Kenneth Zunder Cinematography
- Michael Pavone Director
- Marc Pollon Editing
- David Calloway Producer
- Nancy Hirami Producer
- Michael Pavone Writer
Questions about this film
What is The Reunion about?
The Reunion: The Cleary brothers, Sam, Leo and Douglas took dysfunctional families to a new level: Sam and Leo have grown up hating each other and neither likes their juvenile delinquent kid brother, Douglas, to whom they've only recently been introduced. The sons share the same father, a womanizing drunk, but all have different m…
Who directed The Reunion?
The Reunion was directed by Michael Pavone in 2011.
Who stars in The Reunion?
The cast of The Reunion includes John Cena, Ethan Embry, Amy Smart, Boyd Holbrook and Michael Rispoli.
How long is The Reunion?
The Reunion runs for 96 minutes, or 1h36.
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