The Marine 4: Moving Target
Tags: violence, murder

Plot synopsis:
Jake Carter (Mike Mizanin), a former U.S Marine, is now working at Hawthorne Global Security, a private security agency led by Robert Daniels (Craig Veroni). He and a few other men are waiting at the airport for the arrival of whistleblower Olivia "Liv" Tanis (Melissa Roxburgh), an IT engineer who used to work for Genesis Defense Corporation, one of the largest defense contractors of the United States. Liv's got intel on traitors inside Genesis and they've been hired by the Department of Justice to protect Liv until she takes official custody.
While they are en route for Liv's custody, their convoy is ambushed by a group of mercenaries hired by the corrupt military on Genesis, led by Simon Vogel (Josh Blacker). The mercenaries manage to kill Daniels and his men except for Jake, who takes Liv and manages to escape and outrun the mercenaries by stealing their car. The duo head to the safe house.
Once there, Liv grabs Jake's gun and says that she needs Jake's keys to go to the police station. Learning that one of the convoy might be a renegade, Jake is mistrusted because she doesn't know him but Jake asserts that if she goes alone, she will be ambushed. Jake convinces her that he is a former marine. Later, Nathan Miller (Roark Critchlow) and Ethan Smith (Matthew MacCaull), members of the Department of Justice, arrive at the safe house. Ethan suddenly shoots Nathan in the head after he tells the information of Simon Vogel and the incident. Ethan turns out to be working with Vogel. He then searches for Liv while putting Jake on gunpoint. Liv escapes the house as the alarm goes off, and Ethan is distracted, causing Jake and Ethan to fight. Whilst fighting, the group of mercenaries arrive at the house. Liv and Jake manage to outrun them using a boat.
After departing from the boat, they walk beside the stream, planning the next move. Liv still mistrusts Jake, so Jake states that the rebels will not stop until they manage to kill Liv. Still not convinced, Liv hits Jake on the head with a rock, knocking Jake out. Liv runs to the highway and hitchhikes a trailer truck to go to the police station. Meanwhile, Jake recovers and follows the trail left by Liv. Jake sees a passing police car, which helps him locate the police station, where Liv is heading to.
At the police station, Liv complains that rebels are trying to kill her and is taken in custody. Shortly, Jake arrives at the police station and demands where she is. The police detective, Det. Paul Redman (Paul McGillion), who's trying to verify Jake's identity turns out to be talking to Ethan, who tells him to keep Jake and Liv, both in custody till he and the rebels arrive. The officers arrest both Jake and Liv. Ethan and the rebels arrive there. He goes inside the police station first, followed by an attack by the rebels, for which he was totally unprepared for. They then proceed to engage in a gunfight with the surviving officers. Jake and Liv obtain keys to the handcuffs from a dead officer. Jake then puts her somewhere safe and joins the gunfight. The four remaining officers including Redman are killed while trying to escape. The two manage to run from them but the rebels see them escape, ensuing a chase. The duo soon lose them, yet again.
Jake and Liv spend all night staying in the woods. The next morning, Jake calls Vogel upon their arriving at the woods. A shootout begins, killing most of the rebels including their sniper Dawes (Summer Rae) thanks to the assist of some traps made by Jake. In the ensuing chaos, Ethan holds Liv captive but the latter breaks free, allowing Jake and Ethan to fight. As Ethan gains the upper hand, Liv shoots him in the head. Suddenly, Vogel shoots Jake in the shoulder, temporarily stunning him. Unbeknownst to Vogel, Liv was able to find enough signal and finishes uploading the information of the corrupt military team to a dozen of news sites. Vogel then hits her. Jake, now recovered, tackles Vogel, snaps his neck, and kills him.
A few days later, Liv states that six members of the Genesis Defense Corporation are being indicted by treason and conspiracy. Liv gives a brand new tuxedo to Jake due to Jake losing his previous one earlier. Liv kisses Jake and boards the plane nearby. Jake watches as the plane flies away.

Review: Audiences should be aware that The Marine 4 is the epitome of B-movie, it has a simple premise and is designed to entertain with least amount of effort.
It offers lots of shooting spree as well as decently choreography melee combat, even though some of its logic are admittedly flawed and the protagonists wear magical plot armors.Jake Carter (Mike Mizanin or The Miz) is starting a new job as a security guard for high value target, a whistle-blower by the name of Olivia Tanis (Melissa Roxburgh).
This is better than most exaggerated roles of action genre, although he does look a bit confused at times.Matthew MacCaull as the antagonist is above the rest.
Summer Rae makes an appearance as well, while she has so few lines, she does look the part of fit femme fatale.Plot and action are severely unrealistic.
The fisticuffs are marginally better as the fights are choreographed with good impact.The Marine 4 is, as expected, ninety minutes of mindless shooting and punching, nothing more.
OK, granted I love shoot em up movies for the mindless entertainment on rainy days curled up with popcorn and no expectations for great performances.
The Miz, a better actor than this movie deserves, struggles with the poor plot and Summer, well I am not sure why she is even in this movie other than to mumble a few lines.
I am a WWE fan and have seen what good movie scripts and talented wrestlers can do together.
I hope Miz and Summer ( I am a huge fan of both ) find better movie opportunities despite their contract obligations to appear in such trash..
Mike "The Miz" Mizanin is predictable in another movie with high energy and low talent.
The DVD cover is almost identical to the GI Joe films (even using the tag line "There is no greater force than an all American hero", which is very similar to "A real American Hero") I will not give spoilers, because you will predict how it will go 5 minutes into it.
"Do you trust me now?" Jake Carter (Mizanin) is a marine who is charged with protecting Olilvia Tanis (Roxburgh), a high profile whistle blower who has numerous death threats against her.
When you get to the fourth movie in a series you pretty much can predict how it will go from the beginning.
The script is an embarrassment, particularly compared to the clever plots developed for the "12 Rounds" movies.
Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin is believable evincing the virtues of the Marine Corps while feeling awkward in civilian life and uncertain of how to act without clear orders.
Melissa Roxburgh is not the most gifted thespian to grace a WWE production, but is believable when she stands around looking gorgeous and slightly vulnerable.
As an U.S. NAVY Sailor I shouldn't like Jar-heads (Stupid military tradition) but this movie is definitely an insult to Marines an all military in general.
Hand-to-hand fights seen so fake that no even the drunkest highly trained marine would ever act like that.
Any ex-military with no acting experience would have given this movie a way better "feeling.".
Worth watching it was a lot of fun believe me like another 3 movies expect Miz appeared from Marine 3 homefront to this film sadly i got copy of blu ray from eBay but in Australia sadly has never released or made this movie at all i am disappointed you have to buy it online overseas hard to find as well.
i thought this was bit dumb and over top thing but it was fun, entering, higher body counts this is fun ride for WWE fans Mike Miz kicking more ass in this movie.
and again you don't need to watch 1 to this in order you can just easily pick any of them to marine movies to watch.
story follows Jake Carter (Mike Mizanin), a former U.S Marine s now working at Hawthorne Global Security, a private security agency led by Robert Daniels (Craig Veroni).
Global Security is producting whistleblower Olivia "Liv" Tanis (Melissa Roxburgh), an IT engineer who used to work for Genesis Defense Corporation, one of the largest defense contractors of the United States.
While they are en route for Liv's custody, their convoy is ambushed by a group of mercenaries hired by the corrupt military on Genesis, led by villains Andrew Vogel (Josh Blacker) Danielle Moinet AKA Summer Rae is in this in cover she is villain and yes false advisement she is not part of this movie at all makes an appearance as well, while she has so few lines, she does look the part of fit femme fatale..
This is better than most exaggerated roles of action genre, although he does look a bit confused at times.
People are shooting for half of the movie people don't reload their guns they do but less time mostly it's no reloading.and action is really good, really full on non stop this is worth marine film ever to be watched never to be missed at all, Audiences should be aware that The Marine 4 is the epitome of B-movie, it has a simple premise and is designed to entertain with least amount of effort.
and i know people i know unreal no story, people don't reload yes people it's B-MOVIE just for WWE Fans now i know it's not movie for everyone to watch unless your WWE fan or action fan liking B-Class films.
there are action scenes which seem borrowed from other action movies like The Terminator (attack on the police station by the mercenaries), and First Blood (chase through the woods, with a lot of deadly traps set by the hero).
The Marine 4 is a mediocre movie with implausible scenes and no character development.
that was confusing bit of movie the all movie becsially just jake carter is producting I.T. Olivia from Mercenaries with full on action in it.
their are Real guns in assorted flavors flood the action scenes.
There's just no stopping the body count.Summer Rae plays the role of Rachelle Dawes, the mercenaries' resident sniper and oh boy she's hot on that role.
You won't find it in here reason is because it's a fast paced action sequences if you don't understand i am not writing this in different language if you understand this is a action sequences then that's my answer to you its a WWE film studio not a bigger million dollar budget hit movie.
10.10 i know it sounds silly but it's B-GRADE movie for WWE fans only if your curious give it shot but just to know it's B-CLASS film..
Audiences not hoping like this movie for another sequel.Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin better than other WWE actors.He was a hero but not look like a "First Blood".This is his 2nd but acting decent & well.He has good future.Josh Blacker acting is boring.This movie better than 1st Marine movie.last movie have not enough happy ending.But this is good come back.Story & Dialog are impressive.Music,special effects,location,acting are most happy done.fights are choreographed with perfect.But reloading forget.car chasing are look like childish.Finally enough for video film.We waiting for another sequel from William Kaufman..
It concerns an ex-Marine called Jake Carter (Mike Mizanin) who has become a bodyguard.
Even more predictable is the fact that the mercenaries eliminate everyone other than Jake Carter and the whistleblower he is protecting.
From the first attack the movie becomes a non-stop bullet fest with a lot of shooting and no reloading.
The acting is cringe worthy at times and there are action scenes which seem borrowed from other action movies like The Terminator (attack on the police station by the mercenaries), and First Blood (chase through the woods, with a lot of deadly traps set by the hero).
Overall The Marine 4 is a mediocre movie with implausible scenes and no character development.
Some of the characters are annoying and their actions and behavior makes no sense, like Olivia knocking out Jake even though he saved her life but she still doesn't know whether to trust him or not.
Some of the characters are annoying and their actions and behavior makes no sense, like Olivia knocking out Jake even though he saved her life but she still doesn't know whether to trust him or not.
Another annoying thing is that in a course of one night, the hero manages to set so many traps in the forest where they are making their stand that the film looses any believability, not that it had that much to begin with.
The fact that the villains in the film seem uncertain as to whether they want to capture or eliminate their target is also annoying.
Story/Plot: Shallow Acting: So-so CGI: So-so Action: BOOOOOOOOOMIf you're looking at non-stop action, this movie is for you.
This is a direct sequel from Marine 3 where Mike "The Miz" Mizanin reprises his role as Jake Carter, former marine now working as a private security.
Fast pace action starts from the ambush (while Carter and company are on their way to the safe house) and ends when no more villains breath.
That's an understatement!Real guns in assorted flavors flood the action scenes.
There's just no stopping the body count.Summer Rae plays the role of Rachelle Dawes, the mercenaries' resident sniper and oh boy she's hot on that role.The Marine 4 is for you if you like fast paced action sequences..
"One in the Chamber" director William Kaufman's bullet-riddled actioneer "Marine 4: Moving Target" is an above-average, old-fashioned shoot'em up about an ex-Marine who must protect a Department of Justice witness from the villains.
On his first day on the job with a civilian company of hired guns, Jack Carter (Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin of "Marine 3") has his hands full with a cynical doll, Olivia Tanis (Melissa Roxburgh of "Leprechaun: Origins"), who has the goods on a corrupt defense contractor named Genesis that sold defective bulletproof vests to the Marine Corps.
Predictably, Olivia hates Jack, and they have a lively exchange of dialogue in the SUV before all Hell breaks loose and a trigger-happy shooter, Andrew Vogel (the skull-faced Josh Blacker of "Elysium") and his army of mercenaries take out everybody else except the traitor.
Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin makes a solid, sturdy hero.
As B-movies go, "Marine 4: Moving Target" delivers formulaic, standard-issue violence with a high body count but no nudity.
If you are not looking for much logic or depth then you can surely enjoy this film as a nice action entertainer.
This time the production value and budget was a bit higher than its previous installment which was a good thing.The film had lot of action right from the word go (at times it felt a bit too much) and continues till the end where everybody is just shooting at each other with some nicely choreographed hand to hand combat as well.
Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin returns as Sgt. Jake Carter in the fourth installment of the franchise and becomes the first WWE wrestler to work in two films of the franchise.
I have always enjoyed all the films in The Marine franchise as all of them takes away your boredom for little over an hour.
The story this time shows Jake Carter working in a security agency which is protecting a witness who has proof against a defense corporation's evil agenda, soon Carter finds himself in a bloody war against ex-special forces turned mercenaries who are hell bound to kill the witness.
William Kaufman who had directed films like Sinners and Saints does a pretty good job as the director.
Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin may not be the best wrestler/actor around but he sure is better than few for sure and I loved his character in both the films.
The film also had WWE diva Summer Rae who had almost no duologue's in the film neither a impressive character, all she did was shooting.
But overall like I said at the beginning if you are not looking for some serious stuff then you can definitely enjoy this film..
I can't tell you how many movies have made me scream into the screen, "Pick up the damned gun that guy dropped you idiot" and watch the foolish person continue on with a handgun which is probably almost empty.
This time I didn't have to yell that, because our stars were smart enough to grab nearly every gun that fell.Bad guys dropped like flies, as one would expect when fighting against our hero, however it seemed that in the final stages that twice as many men were killed as were even involved in the endeavor.
Sgt. Carter (Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin) is now a civilian working for Hawthorne Global Security.
His job is to protect (along with a bunch of co-workers) Olivia Tanis (Melissa Roxburgh) a smart talking 24 year old who has information to take down Genesis, who manufactured substandard military hardware.
There is some attempt at "First Blood" type of scenes that could have been better developed to make the film more interesting.
For some reason, late in the film, she does take off her vest so we can see her in a tank top.Good mindless action film for those who can't get enough of Steve Austin type acting.Guide: No f-bombs, sex, or nudity.
At least insert some wooden plates for let the vest stops repeating fatty actors bodies.Oh, and the bad guys always want to shoot good guys both dead, but as long as bad guys ambush and meet them from behind - asking to drop the gun (of course fist fight begins, of course bad guys losing).The movie is so predictable and foreseeable that you won't expect that absolutely blunt and abrupt ending of the movie.Oh, you just watched the whole movie in my review..
'The Marine 4: Moving Target' is a surprisingly well made film where action scenes are concerned..
I can't believe it's been almost ten years since the first 'The Marine' movie.
They put him in the lead role of a movie called 'The Marine', which he indeed played the Marine.
The sequel starred WWE superstar Ted Dibase, and the third film starred former Real World star and current WWE superstar Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin.Since The Miz did such a good job on Part 3, they brought him back for the fourth film in the WWE franchise, which has seen some moderate home video success.
Make no mistake about it though, 'The Marine 4' isn't going to change the action genre in any way, shape, or form, but there is enough quality talent here to make the film look bigger and greater than it actually is.
That being said, the fight choreography with fists and feet, as well as the mass amounts of gun play looks insanely good.
So if you're a fan of mindless action with great gun fights, you'll be satisfied with this fourth installment from the WWE universe.The Miz comes back as former Marine Jake Carter who is tasked to look after and escort a young woman named Olivia Tanis (Melissa Roxburgh), who is the whistleblower for a major company that was responsible for some shoddy military uniforms.
Olivia arrives back in the USA in order to testify against the company, but as soon as she steps foot on the soil and is enlisted in the care of The Miz, a ton of bad guys attack them with what seems like all the guns in the world.
It seems like there is never a shortage of bad guys or guns here, as The Miz and Olivia have to escape each obstacle in their path.The film never slows down, which is unfortunate for our pair of protagonists here, because it seems like they are always in peril with dodging bullets, fists, or knives.
But hey, that's a good thing for us, because it keeps us interested in seeing the next fun death sequence or the next cheesy line of dialogue, which is all through this fourth installment.
In fact, one of my favorite lines in a movie this year is from 'The Marine 4', which happens at the start of the film and goes from taking the SAT's to 9-11 in only a matter of seconds.
Just pay attention to how well the fight scenes and gun play is staged here.
It was good to see WWE Diva Summer Rae is in the film too as a sniper, but for some reason, they left most of her scenes on the cutting room floor and is barely in the film.
The Miz is easily likable and believable as the badass he portrays in this movie, whereas Tanis does a good job of of mixing her harmless and strong side into one cohesive character.'The Marine 4: Moving Target' is a surprisingly well made film where action scenes are concerned.
I can't say the same about the dialogue, but hey, what do you expect from a fourth installment of a WWE franchise?.
To start off with, the plot of the movie is extremely familiar, concerning itself with the old story of a dedicated protector on the run with a female witness, and the two don't like each other at first...
I know, I know - the plot doesn't really matter with movies like this.
Other elements, like the actors and the action are what matter.
Well, while I wouldn't call Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin a bad actor, his reading of lines comes across as really bland and mediocre for the most part, as if he wasn't very enthusiastic to be in this production.
As for the action, I will admit that the hand-to-hand combat sequences are pretty well done, expertly choreographed and energetically directed and edited.
Most of the action consists of one endless shooting sequence after another, which becomes boring and monotonous really fast thanks to their uninspired direction and editing.
Apart from the hand-to-hand combat sequences, the only other decent thing about the movie is its look - it's fairly well photographed on picturesque locations in British Columbia.