This is how I look back and remember Summer blockbusters from my youth; tons of flash with little substance to get in the way! This movie definitely harkens back to those days. On the level of a "Popcorn Movie", G.I. Joe totally fits the bill. Tons of big explosions, chase scenes, bullets, sword fights, over-the-top characters, and shallow plot lines. As long as you go into this film with the expectations of nothing more than a fireball-filled romp and tons of ludicrous action you'll definitely enjoy yourself. The 80's geek in me winced in pain in more than a few spots. Major liberties were taken with the character's backstories, but I do understand that a lot of that kind of thing has to be done to satisfy a mass audience. I'm glad I didn't go into this movie expecting too much, as I originally feared I would. I think, on the whole, this flick played a teetering balancing act with me, pitting the stuff that wowed me and made me cheer inside against the stuff that made me cringe and caused the kid in me to shout in protest. In the end, I kind of liked this film, even with all the things that i found to grouse about. All in all, not a bad little action flick.
Released August 7th, 2009
The story: An elite Counter-terrorist unit codenamed G.I. Joe attempts to foil the plot of a megalomaniacal arms dealer, who plots to gain supreme world domination by inducing global panic at the destructive force of his advanced Nanotech weaponry. The team of heroes infiltrates the terrorist's stronghold in the hopes of disabling the weapons of mass destruction while saving one of their own who was captured by the enemy.
Stars Christopher Eccleston, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Byung-hun Lee, Sienna Miller, Rachel Nichols, Ray Park, Dennis Quaid, Channing Tatum, Marlon Wayans, Arnold Vosloo
Directed by Stephen Sommers
Rated PG-13
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