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2/4
G.I. Joe:The Rise of Cobra review
Daniel Corleone - wrote on 08/15/2011
My childhood memories were playing the toys and watching the cartoons of GI Joe. Not sure why they never stay true to the source, much similar incidents with flicks like Transformers and Green Lantern. I am baffled as to why Marlon Wayans became part of an action film. It was delightful to see the history of Destro, Cobra Commander; unfortunately the Joe’s background was not as impressive. The special effects, action sequences, some decent cinematography and soundtrack provided some thrills; unfortunately this alone cannot carry the film’s success. You likewise need a smart screenplay, plot and actors who can play parts with believability. Most of the dialogue was just iffy, some of the scenes unnecessary to the films story’s progress and the characters a bit coy. Thank …
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4/4
Review - G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009)
Delorted - wrote on 12/15/2009
Ladies and gentlemen, THIS is how you adapt a toy line. Bratz? Transformers? Horrible movies alike. G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, however, doesn't just get it right, but rather they excel at something no one thought was possible: a really awesome adaptation of an already established toy franchise. Wow, that's rather specific, but regardless, this is what I'm here to review.
In a top secret military base in a top secret location work several top secret world government officials doing top secret things to defend the world from top secret forces. Their current mission: Stop a new group of terrorists known as Cobra. Our story centers around two soldiers who are unwittingly recruited into the fight after a rather messy weapon retrieval operation by Cobra goes sour.
This is by far one of …
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3.5/4
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra Review
Myviewing - wrote on 12/01/2009
I have a similar story with G.I. Joe as to Transformers, I was a huge fan of the toys as a kid but barely even knew the TV show existed at the time since I didn't watch much TV when I was a kid until I was maybe 13 give or take. Now the movie adaptation has come out, and I got a chance to see it finally. The story as you might figure is based on the "Rise of Cobra" as well as providing an origin story for the main characters. Without giving away too much, that's pretty much the story in a nutshell. You may have seen the ads talking about how it's made by Stephen Sommers the same guy who made The Mummy and The Mummy Returns, and it certainly shows. The story does enough to get it's point of the characters across, but for the most part it's about cool gadgets and over the top stunts and a …
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3/4
The classic popcorn action flick is back!
thebakerboyhimself - wrote on 09/04/2009
copy and paste below for the audio podcast
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“G.I. Joe” rated PG-13 for strong sequences of action, violence, and mayhem throughout
Starring—Dennis Quaid, Channing Tatum, Sienna Miller, Marlon Wayans
Directed by—Stephen Sommers
Welcome to classic popcorn movie with explosive action, mythical weapons, and unbelievable stunts. It’s the olde fashioned story of good guys vs. the bad guys with an exciting and engaging 1st ten minutes of the film which keeps the pace and your attention nearly all the way through. The dialogue and the script, however leaves something to be desired. Some of the transitions and character development were a little cheesy, but I liked that they maintained the same plot all the way through and …
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3/4
Toys for the big boys
BryanFury - wrote on 08/09/2009
I'm just gonna go dead on and say it's actually not as bad as everyone thought it would be. For me it's just good old mindless fun. What is also good is by watching this I could just turn off my brain and just let my male testosterone takeover. Well I wouldn't be mad with what Sommers did, I actually would commend him for handling such a prized memory from my childhood. Well there's also a downside having him helm this one, my one and only complain would be the inconsistency of the CGI effects. Because when it soars you'll just be wowed by it but when it nose dives it's pretty bad. I'm really not sure he is the right guy to handle a film with amazing CGI written all over it. Yes he's been that road 10 or so years ago with The Mummy but I guess technology left him out in the CG …
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2/4
A Real American Hero Needs Some Help
Chris Kavan - wrote on 08/08/2009
With lots of bombast, snarling looks, over-the-top action, flashy future-tech and ninjas you would think you would be entertained. But you also have cookie-cutter, dull characters, lame dialogue, obvious CGI, awful accents and questionable logic. Therefore the bad cancels out the good and leaves a decidedly mediocre result.
Like the Transformer's sequel, G.I. Joe tries to dazzle with a bunch of loud noises and visual treats but leaves plot and character development in the dust. Not even Sienna Miller's Baroness can distract me enough to overlook the poor pacing and worse dialogue. One bright spot - ever annoying Marlon Wayons actually turned in one of the better performances - still mugging for the camera, but at least it wasn't shameless mugging. I wish I could have as much praise …