Sep 28, 2015. :D A Marine Story: Full Movie (2010) A Marine Story (2010): Full Movie Film is a work of art in the form of a series of live images that are rotated to produce an illusion of moving images that. During the bloody struggle for Saipan in July 1944, U.S. Marine PFC Guy Gabaldon is officially credited with capturing over 1500 Japanese soldiers and civilians - single-handedly, a record that is untouchable in the annals of American military history.

The Marine is a 2006 American action comedy film directed by John Bonito, and starring professional wrestlerJohn Cena in his first film acting role. It was executive produced by Vince McMahon through the film production division of WWE, called WWE Studios, and distributed in the United States by 20th Century Fox. The screenplay was written by Alan B. McElroy and Michelle Gallagher.

Despite negative reviews, it was a financial success and since then, it is considered a cult film. It is the first entry The Marine film series, spawning five sequels, all of which were released direct-to-video.

Plot[edit]

In Iraq, John Triton, a U.S. Marine arrives at an al-Qaeda hideout, where a group of terrorists are preparing to behead several hostages. Disregarding direct orders to wait for reinforcements, Triton attacks the extremists and rescues the hostages. The next morning, his colonel informs Triton that he is being honorably discharged for disobeying direct orders.

Now retired, Triton finds it hard to settle back into normal life. He is fired from his job as a security guard for using excessive force on an employee's ex-boyfriend and his bodyguards. Triton's wife Kate decides the two need a vacation to help Triton adjust to his new life. Meanwhile, criminal Rome robs a jewelry store with his gang: girlfriend Angela, Morgan, Vescera, and Bennett. Rome is in collusion with an anonymous partner, with whom he is planning on sharing the profits from the diamonds. On the run, the gang stops at a gas station where Triton and Kate have stopped. When two policemen arrive to buy gas, Morgan shoots and kills one of the officers, causing Rome to shoot the other officer while Angela kills the gas station attendant. When Triton reacts to Kate being kidnapped, Bennett knocks him out. Triton regains consciousness and gives chase in the policemen's car. The chase leads to a lake, where Triton falls out of the patrol car and into the lake, seemingly to his death.

Rome and his gang walk through a swamp to avoid the police. Kate tries to escape several times. Triton emerges from the lake to find Detective Van Buren, who is pursuing the gang. Van Buren denies Triton permission to pursue the gang, but Triton heads into the swamp anyway. After an altercation between Morgan and Vescera, Rome decides to kill Vescera. Rome gets a call from his anonymous partner, and Rome tells him that he intends to cut the partner out of the deal.

The gang arrives at a lodge and decide to rest there for the time being. Meanwhile, Triton is kidnapped by two fugitives who believe he is a police officer looking for them. He subdues them and tracks the gang to the lodge. He kills Morgan and Bennett then drags the bodies under the lodge, where he again meets Detective Van Buren.

Kate rushes out of the lodge, but Angela attacks and recaptures her. Meanwhile, Triton enters the lodge and finds himself face-to-face with Rome and his gun. Van Buren enters the room but points his gun at Triton, revealing himself to be the anonymous partner. Rome opens fire on Triton, who uses Van Buren as a human shield, killing him. Rome makes his escape and joins up with Angela and Kate before firing at a gasoline tank and blowing up the lodge. Triton makes a narrow escape, having been blown into the swamp.

Rome escapes in Van Buren's car, but abandons it due to a police tracking device. Angela seduces then kills a truck driver for his truck. Triton is arrested by a marine patrol officer, but steals the officer's vessel after handcuffing him. He races to the marina that is Rome's destination, jumping on Rome's truck, throwing Angela into the windshield of an oncoming bus, killing her and spilling the diamonds. Rome scrapes Triton off the truck by driving into the side of a building, careening through a warehouse, then leaps out just before the truck crashes into a lake. Triton then stumbles out, leaving Rome in the fiery warehouse, then rescues Kate, who is drowning in the truck. A badly-burned Rome returns and tries to choke Triton with a chain. Triton kills Rome by breaking his neck with the chain. The final scene depicts Triton and Kate kissing as the police arrive.

Cast[edit]

• John Cena as John Triton
• Robert Patrick as Rome
• Kelly Carlson as Kate Triton
• Anthony Ray Parker as Morgan
• Abigail Bianca as Angela
• Damon Gibson as Vescera
• Manu Bennett as Bennett
• Jerome Ehlers as Detective Van Buren
• Drew Powell as Joe
• Frank Carlopio as Frank
• Jeff Chase as Billy
• Jamal Duff as Paul

Production[edit]

The Marine was originally written with Al Pacino in mind for the part of criminal Rome, with Stone Cold Steve Austin as hero Triton. After Austin and WWE parted ways in 2004, Randy Orton was set to be the main character. Orton turned down the role because of his bad conduct discharge from the Marines in the late 1990s, and was replaced by John Cena.^[2]Al Pacino turned down the role of Rome due to the low salary offered. After Pacino turned it down, Ray Liotta was considered for the role of Rome, but Robert Patrick got the part instead.

Principal photography for the film was actually shot and completed in 2004. In order to cover for John Cena's absence from WWE events, a storyline was written after Carlito beat Cena for the WWE United States Championship, saying that he was stabbed by Carlito's bodyguardJesús and was taking time off to recover.

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Filming was done at Movie World Studios in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. The Marine Base was filmed at Bond University. The part in which skyscrapers are shown is the downtown area of Brisbane, Australia. Other footage was shot in bush land surrounding Brisbane. The opening segment of the downtown scenes was filmed in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Cena was approached by Vince McMahon to do the movie which he accepted for outside fame. On making the movie he said 'I enjoyed the business plan, I didn't enjoy the experience'.

Release[edit]

Originally planned for a January or February 2006 release, it was later moved to Spring 2006, then September 8 (which was changed because former professional wrestler The Rock's Gridiron Gang was released September 15). It was released to theaters on October 13, 2006.

Box office[edit]

In its first weekend, the film made approximately $7.1 million at the United States box office.^[3] In its first weekend, it placed #6 domestically. After a total of ten weeks in theaters, the film grossed $18.8 million domestically.^[3]

The Marine was at one time noted as being WWE Studios's most successful film, beating out its predecessor See No Evil, starring Kane, and its successor The Condemned, starring Stone Cold Steve Austin.

It would later be surpassed by The Call, starring Halle Berry and WWE wrestler David Otunga.

Critical response[edit]

The film received mostly negative reviews, holding a 20% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 46 reviews (with an average rating of 4 out of 10), with the site's general consensus stating 'Overblown in every possible way, The Marine is either so bad it's good or just really, really bad.'

Home media[edit]

The film was released on DVD on January 30, 2007. It is available in 'Rated' and 'Unrated' versions. The Blu-ray version was released on February 13, 2007, with a DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 track and a 1080p HD transfer. The Region 2 DVD was released in the UK on May 7, 2007.

The Marine was the number one most rented DVD in its first week of release.^[4] By March 2007, it had made over $24 million in home sales and rental.^[5] Overall, the film made $30 million in rentals in the first twelve weeks.^[3]

Sequels[edit]

The film has spawned five direct-to-video sequels:

• The Marine 2, featuring Ted DiBiase, Jr. in the main role, released on December 29, 2009
• The Marine 3: Homefront, released on March 5, 2013
• The Marine 4: Moving Target, released on April 21, 2015
• The Marine 5: Battleground, released on April 25, 2017
• The Marine 6: Close Quarters, released on November 13, 2018

The last four sequels have starred professional wrestler Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin in the role of Jake Carter.^[6]

References[edit]

1. ^ ^ab'The Marine (2006)'. The Numbers.
2. ^TMZ Staff (2012-04-03). 'WWE Superstar Randy Orton SCRAPPED from 'Marine' Flick Over Military Past'. TMZ.com. Retrieved 2013-03-05.
3. ^ ^abc'The Marine: Box Office Summary'. RottenTomatoes.com. Archived from the original on 2007-06-29. Retrieved 2007-07-04.
4. ^'Top 50 United States DVD Rentals for the week ending 4 February 2007'. Retrieved 2007-03-15.
5. ^'Top 50 United States DVD Rentals'. Retrieved 2007-03-15.
6. ^Hipes, Patrick (May 27, 2016). 'John Ortiz Joins Search For 'God Particle'; WWE Studios & Sony Tag-Team On 'The Marine 5: Battleground''. Deadline.

External links[edit]

• The Marine on IMDb
• The Marine at Box Office Mojo
• The Marine at Rotten Tomatoes

A Marine Story is a 2010 drama film written and directed by Ned Farr about the United States military's 'Don't ask, don't tell' policy on gay, lesbian and bisexual people serving in the armed forces.^[1][2][3][4]

Plot[edit]

Major Alexandra Everett, a decorated Marine officer (Dreya Weber) unexpectedly returns home from the Iraq War and is quickly recruited to help Saffron (Paris P. Pickard), a troubled teen, prepare for boot camp,.^[5] However, when the true reasons for Alexandra's return become known, it threatens the future for both of them.^[6]

Partial cast[edit]

• Dreya Weber as Alexandra Everett
• Paris P. Pickard as Saffron
• Christine Mourad as Holly
• Anthony Michael Jones as Leo
• Jason Williams as Turk
• Brad Light as Stenny
• Ned Mochel as Bill
• John Lee Ames as Dale
• Deacon Conroy as Burner
• Rob Beddall as Charlie (Meth Head)
• Gregg Daniel as Sheriff
• Alice Rievel as Nona
• Troy Rastash as Joe
• Jessica M. Bair as Lesbian Kissing on Dance Floor

Production[edit]

A Marine Story was filmed in Los Angeles, beginning May 30, 2009. Ned Farr, and his real-life wife Dreya Weber,^[7] first developed the story as original programming for the here! network; however the budget was cancelled for economic reasons, and the two continued with the project independently.^[1] The film premiered at the Frameline Film Festival on June 19, 2010.^[8]

Recognition[edit]

Critical response[edit]

Chuck Wilson and Ernest Hardy of LA Weekly praised the film, writing '[f]or their first film since winning the 2006 Outfest Audience Award for The Gymnast, writer-director Ned Farr and his wife, actress Dreya Weber, have made a huge artistic leap forward', and he admired 'the fascinating, subtle beauty of Weber's portrayal of a woman who's been holding herself within for so long that she can barely breathe.'^[7]

David Wiegand of San Francisco Chronicle wrote of the military policy of 'Don't ask, don't tell' being predominant at the Frameline festival in 2010, with 'Marine Story being one of the winners, regardless of what happens with the official U.S. policy toward gays in the military.' He shared that '[t]his film does not go where you might think it will go because it's so credibly written, acted and directed.'^[9]

Dennis Harvey of Variety wrote 'Despite the rather bleak setting and content, A Marine Story has tough-love humor and affection for its characters, who become very likable as things proceed. A violent blast of climactic meth-lab drama works well, as does a poignant, reserved coda. Through it all, Weber (the helmer's spouse and star of his prior feature, The Gymnast) is first-rate, and other cast members are assured; ditto the modest but expert assembly.'^[10]

Gary M. Kramer of Philadelphia Gay News wrote 'One surefire highlight at QFest this year is lesbian centerpiece selection A Marine Story, written and directed by Ned Farr and starring Dreya Weber. (The pair collaborated on The Gymnast a few years back.) This excellent character study has Alexandra (Weber) returning home after an honorable discharge from the Marines. Caught in the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” crossfire, Alexandra is now re-evaluating her life. Her efforts, which include drinking too much and reflecting on her expulsion, also involve exploring a new relationship and training Saffron (Paris Pickard), a troubled girl, for the military. A Marine Story is consistently smart and engrossing, and Weber is again outstanding in the title role.'^[11]

Sophia Hoffman of Velvet Park Media wrote 'There have always been films about soldiers returning from war. Prodigal sons returning to their hometowns as patriotic heroes, usually with darkness inside them, scars from their time in combat lurking beneath the surface. It is rare to encounter a film about female soldier returning from war and rarer still that she is returning not only from Iraq but also from an on-going battle with an archaic and close-minded policy. A Marine’s Story highlights not only the difficulties of a female soldier returning from war but that of a gay soldier, who despite her commitment to and love for her country, is discharged from service because of her sexual orientation.'^[12]

Awards and nominations[edit]

• 2010, Won 'Audience Award for Outstanding Dramatic Feature, Outfest^[13]
• 2010, Won 'Grand Jury Award for Outstanding Dramatic Feature, Outfest^[13]
• 2010, Won 'Outstanding Actress in a Feature' for Dreya Weber, Outfest^[13]
• 2010, Won 'Grand Jury Prize, Colorado Film Festival^[14]
• 2010, Won 'Screenwriting award - Feature', Colorado Film Festival^[14]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

The Marine full movie, online

1. ^ ^abGoldberg, Lesley (June 24, 2010). 'Reporting For Duty: We chat with Dreya Weber of A Marine Story'. Frontiers. Archived from the original on January 23, 2013. Retrieved July 2, 2010.
2. ^'(In Production) - A Marine Story'. Flixsation.com. June 13, 2009. Archived from the original on July 23, 2012. Retrieved December 26, 2009.
3. ^Goldberg, Lesley (June 28, 2009). 'Dreya Weber tells 'A Marine Story''. AfterEllen.com. Archived from the original on July 1, 2010. Retrieved June 29, 2010.
4. ^'The Heartbreak and Frustration of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Told Through 'A Marine Story''. Cherry Grrl. June 28, 2010. Archived from the original on July 1, 2010. Retrieved June 28, 2010.
5. ^'Ask AfterEllen.com: Dreya Weber'. AfterEllen.com. June 17, 2009. Archived from the original on November 6, 2012. Retrieved December 26, 2009.
6. ^Synopsis, from official production blog Archived February 24, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
7. ^ ^abChuck Wilson; Ernest Hardy (July 8, 2010). 'Out at the Movies'. LA Weekly. Archived from the original on September 12, 2010. Retrieved September 7, 2010.
8. ^'Films - A Marine Story'. Frameline Film Festival. Archived from the original on June 16, 2010. Retrieved June 21, 2010.
9. ^Wiegand, David (June 13, 2010). 'Something for everyone at Frameline34 film fest'. San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved September 7, 2010.
10. ^Harvey, Dennis (June 24, 2010). 'A Marine Story Review'. Variety. Archived from the original on July 1, 2010. Retrieved June 25, 2010.
11. ^Kramer, Gary (July 1, 2010). 'Gay film festival'. The Philadelphia Gay News. Archived from the original on February 27, 2012. Retrieved July 2, 2010.
12. ^Hoffman, Sophia (June 29, 2010). 'DADT Drama Meditates on Discrimination, Dignity, and Ass-Kicking'. Velvet Park Media. Archived from the original on July 3, 2010. Retrieved July 1, 2010.
13. ^ ^abcKilday, Gregg (July 18, 2010). ''A Marine Story' tops Outfest awards'. The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on July 23, 2010. Retrieved July 18, 2010.
14. ^ ^ab'Colorado Film Festival - 2010 Winners'. Colorado Film Festival. Archived from the original on October 9, 2010. Retrieved September 7, 2010.

External links[edit]

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• A Marine Story on IMDb