tughan_a
What can you expect from a movie originated from your childhood? This movie is exactly that...full of action, good actors, good progress and character development... I found this movie is very much entertaining and has a solid integrity in its own way and its definitely enjoyable. Just don't get confused by mature comments here, they don't really know what a new generation GI-Joe movie should be about...A must watch...8/10
Taylor Kingston
I enjoy this movie, but I can't watch it over and over. I honestly didn't know that G.I. Joe was a cartoon and a famous character. And when I did find out, I though that G.I. Joe was one person, not a team or an organization.I feel a bit bad for this movie, because it didn't get great ratings and not a lot of people liked it that much. I enjoyed, but I'm pretty sure that's mainly to do with Channing Tatum. I like this movie and would recommend it, but don't get mad at me, if your expectations aren't met. Since I never knew anything about G.I. Joe, I couldn't be disappointed.In this movie, a group of elite combat fighter spy people, called the G.I. Joe's, are called to action, against a ruthless enemy. Also, Channing Tatum is in it, and he looks good.Overall, I give this movie a 7 out of 10.
Jon Patrick (jonrpatrick)
** This MAY contain spoilers** As a fan of GI Joe from the 80's - I collected the comics and loved the cartoon - I was understandably hyped about this movie. And, to be honest, I was frustrated but enjoyed it when it was in theaters, and bought the DVD. Also saw the 2nd, and it's DVD as well. But I just re-watched it and I can't forgive how utterly horrible this is. Imagine the creators sitting around and trying to pick between updating the series, using original characters, making this a "backstory" movie (while having the Joes totally in existence), using near-future weapons, and along the way picking exactly ALL the wrong choices! The Baroness was in love with Duke, but went on to be 'bad'? A nano-weapon that needs a particle accelerator before it can be fired. Yeah, those are handy on the battlefield. You can inject people with this nano technology and make them robots with no fear (worthless soldiers). The good news, they made Cobra not complete pushovers. The first fight scene sets the stage that Cobra is professional, equipped with next-gen weapons, and highly efficient. Of course, Joe is a bit better. But some is just stupid. The sonic-wave guns Cobra has is so obviously used so the producers could have people being blown around like leaves. Those armored suits (which of course are ONLY worn by the 2 newest and rawest members of the Joes... duh) are just dumb and seriously unnecessary. If they're so great, why didn't they wear them in the final battle? And then the Baronness becomes good? And Cobra Commanders mask? What the HECK?? Destro's metal face comes in at the end but it's living metal? And he's a slave to The Commander? NO!!!! Sure, update the cartoon, but where are the fangs, the hiss tanks, the claws? Major Bludd? Dr. Mindbender was a genius and built like a brick house - not some wimpy weenie. Geez.... As I said, pick every BAD option to update and that's what they chose. What you're left with isn't a great action movie, with a boring final battle, bad science, it isn't a great Joe movie, poor character development, relationships that just don't work due to no chemistry. When the funniest part is the Baronness telling a lady in a building "nice shoes" - you know you're in for a bad ride. All is not terrible - thus the rating of 4 by me. Showing some back story as flashbacks is nice, making the Commander a science genius who knew Duke was pretty cool. The Baronness was honestly awesome and the best part of the movie. So very, very disappointed. One of those movies I absolutely believe I could have done better.
