A blog post for typically highlights its high-stakes "Die Hard in a precinct" premise and the film debut of WWE superstar Dean Ambrose (now known as Jon Moxley). While it is technically the third installment in the 12 Rounds trilogy, reviewers often note it is a sequel in name only, shifting from the "12 elaborate traps" formula of previous films to a more grounded story where the hero simply has 12 bullets left in his gun. 12 Rounds 3: Lockdown – Review & Summary