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The Rise of Cobra is not your grandfather's G.I. Joe. It's more like C.G.I. Joe with explosive special-effects action sequences that provide the film with a surplus of "Boom Boom Pow" (to quote the Black Eyed Peas song that drives the end credits). This blast from the summer past is very much like the metal-munching nano-mite missiles a (literally) mad Doctor (Joseph Gordon-Levitt cashing in some of his indie cred) and McCullen, a Scottish weapons dealer (Christopher Eccleston), threaten to unleash upon the world. It never stops. Ever. The original G.I. Joe action figure was an all-American hero. These Joes are--all together now--"the best of the best," an elite multi-national squad. Two soldiers, Duke (a buff Channing Tatum), an "on the ground, in the fight" kind of guy, and Ripcord (Marlon Wayans), his wisecracking best friend, are rescued by the Joes after they are ambushed while transporting the missiles. These are no ordinary Joes. Snake-Eyes (Ray Park) is a silent ninja, Stella (Rachel Nichols) a bodacious brainiac, Heavy Duty (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje) the imposing weapons specialist, and Breaker (Said Taghamaoui) the techie. They are led by gruff Gen. Hawk (Dennis Quaid), who barks out lines like, "When all else fails, we don't," with polish. Duke and Ripcord are recruited to join the classified unit after Duke discovers that Ana (Sienna Miller), his former fiancée, is in cahoots with McCullen and now sports the sinister moniker the Baroness, not to mention killer cleavage-enhancing latex outfits. This being the first in a budding franchise, there is much backstory to cover. Flashbacks date back to 1641! But the order of the day is underground military command centers, underwater evil lairs, gleaming high-tech weaponry, breakneck chases, and cool gadgets, such as a speed-accelerating hydraulic suit. It's enough to make you want to dust off your original Hasbro action figures or, the studio no doubt hopes, buy the new ones. --Donald Liebenson
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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I was intrigued by this film due to the casting of Chris Eccleston, and the Mancunian actor's faintly dodgy Scottish accent notwithstanding, he and the film acquit themselves pretty well overall. Eccleston is the film's bad guy; oily businessman and magnetic industrialist, he also has a skeleton in his closet and a family history that means he is desperate for vengeance. With Hollywood veteran go-to guy Dennis Quaid as a no-nonsense General in charge of the eponymous elite fighting force, Sienna Miller as the femme fatale, and British stage and screen legend Jonathan Pryce playing the US President, there is no shortage of talent, and the action too is abundant and relentless. Whilst by its very nature a mindless action-adventure movie, this one does rise above its peers due to plenty of dry humour (mainly provided by Marlon Wyans' wisecracking squaddie), some nifty gadgets, and a certain joie de vivre, that even the gruesome opening scene can't dampen. Director Stephen Sommers provides a tone similar to that of his hit movies The Mummy [DVD] [1999] and The Mummy Returns [DVD] [2001], and also a host of lesser known but still familiar character actors (Arnold Vosloo and Kevin J O'Connor to name but two); Sommers' skill for great entertainment without emotional depth is still intact, and after the debacle that was the recent Transformers 2, I was cheered to see that this kind of popcorn movie can still be done so well.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
If you are looking for a solid story then this is not the movie for you, many of the movies lately coming out of the movie factories are lacking a good story. If you like action movies and technology then I recommend this.
The gadgets are cool, the babes are nice to look at, the bad guys are mostly easy to spot.
The fighting is from nice to good, I especially like the power suits. I want one too :-)
Imagine what it could have been if a team of good writers would have also given this a consistant and unpredictable scenario...
The gadgets are cool, the babes are nice to look at, the bad guys are mostly easy to spot.
The fighting is from nice to good, I especially like the power suits. I want one too :-)
Imagine what it could have been if a team of good writers would have also given this a consistant and unpredictable scenario...
23 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
Being a big fan of the toys, cartoon and comics as a kid (it was called Action Force and Action Man in the UK) I was interested in seeing how Stephen Sommers would adapt it into a live-action big screen movie. And although it was 90% CGI for a majority of the film, the plot was paper-thin, the acting wasn't great, the action was completely unbelievable and over the top and it was generally pretty brainless, I found it to be incredibly fun and very entertaining. As long as you don't take this film seriously at all - it is just a movie for big kids at the end of the day - and you enjoy action films then you should like this, especially if like myself you grew up with it all. The CGI was very top-end quality with some of the most visually stunning special effects I have seen, particularly the whole section in Paris. The action was literally non-stop from the opening scene and doesn't slow down for a second. The characters are all great and stay true to their cartoon and comic book forms, but there are plenty not used in this so I can see a whole bunch of sequels on the horizon.
Overall this probably won't be everyone's cup of tea but for me, I enjoyed it for what it was and will definitely be getting it on Blu Ray when it's released later in the year. If you enjoy films like XXX and TRANSFORMERS then you'll most probably like GI JOE too.
Overall this probably won't be everyone's cup of tea but for me, I enjoyed it for what it was and will definitely be getting it on Blu Ray when it's released later in the year. If you enjoy films like XXX and TRANSFORMERS then you'll most probably like GI JOE too.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Stella Stone
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Love my movies, I had this before I moved and didn't think I would find it again, but am happy I have it to be able to watch it over and over again. I have lent it out to friends to watch and they are now thinking of buying it too
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
Excellent movie and plenty of action to make this a great lead up to what is expected in the next episode of G. I. Joe
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Very enjoyable film. Good script and good acting. Saw the film already 5 times.
I am looking forward to G.I Joe Retaliation.
I am looking forward to G.I Joe Retaliation.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
Any one who likes action moves would be mad not to watch this one,and the next one which we can't wait for.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By S. Drury
Format:DVD
This movie was awesome and had everything you want from a big summer blockbuster film. Massive scale action scenes with huge over the top effects sequences and just outright fun story and characters. You couldn't have more fun with a film. If you're a big fan of G.I Joe you won't be let down. If you have never seen the 80's cartoon then don't worry it's just a big awesome action movie. Well worth a watch.
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This is a great movie, and the product itself was in excellent condition - like new and was very cheap too.
Its a good purchase.
Its a good purchase.
Published 8 days ago by James Boon
4.0 out of 5 stars
Action packed.
I enjoyed this film a lot when I saw it at the cinema as it was action packed and violent (what more could you ask for? Read more
Published 10 days ago by Matt Kirby
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not bad, not bad at all!
I had no option other than falling back on one of the more memorable lines in the mid-90-s megahit: "Independence Day", because this film belongs firmly to that genre of... Read more
Published 13 days ago by RIJU GANGULY
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good film
Good film with a good storyline to match it. I would recommend to friends and give as a gift. Enjoyed!!!
Published 29 days ago by Cerys
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Film
looking forward to watching the sequel which i'll be getting when its out, was delivered in good time to thats it
Published 1 month ago by Nick
4.0 out of 5 stars
A.O.K
As expected a nice all round action movie-light and enjoyable and in the comic book style. This is one for all ages.
Published 1 month ago by syd
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DVD
Bought as a present and the recipient was very satisfied with the quality and loved the film very very much
Published 1 month ago by Mary
3.0 out of 5 stars
GI Jo
Purchased as the new GI out in the cinema,I forgot we had watched it before and given to the charity box,but have to admit we must have fallen asleep the first time as we... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Phil
3.0 out of 5 stars
ok
ok for a night in and nothing else to do have seen before but still did noy hold my attention 100% of the time
Published 1 month ago by jellybean
5.0 out of 5 stars
Family entertainment
We ha e watched this film about 4 times since i have purchased it, great family folm and action all the way through. Channing Tatum being in the film was just an added bonus :-)
Published 1 month ago by Donna85
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