G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra Reviews and Ratings


  • Jedo
    November 25, 2009
    Jedo
    If you want to see an action movie - this is it. This is the new mother of action movies. If you want to see a storyline or really passionate acting or anything else, then I don't see why you would be choosing to go see something called "G.I. Joe, Rise of the Cobra" to begin with...( read more).

    The movie is special effects from the start to the end, and they are pretty good too, even if towards the end they can be getting a little annoying - when you see enough weird looking things go through enough weird looking things while chasing other weird looking things, and the faces of the actors are the only thing left un-rendered, it can get a little tiring.

    The makers drop a nano-technology missile into the plot to have the bad and the good guy fight over something and the action does the rest. The formula is simple - take an action character that hasn't been overused in movies yet, take the tricks from other successful action movies, add computer graphics, a couple of known faces and some of the popular existing or expected to exist technology. Mix it all of that together and you got yourself a passable high budget movie.

    Thank the almighty for Jonathan Pryce - he makes the acting worth look at. The dialogue overall is as cheesy as you would expect to hear in a G.I. Joe movie.

    You can feel that the movie is turned and twisted in whatever way needed to accommodate the next thing that the graphic designers thought would look cool. The ending is quite a turn-off, as it is clear that the makers had to end the movie in such a way so it connects to the rest of the G.I. Joe saga.

    It is a little unclear as to who the target audience is. G.I Goe is a violent movie. A few slow stabbing scenes made me wonder what it takes to fall under the PG-13 rating. On the other hand, the narrative is as cheesy as in some Power Rangers movie you would expect an 8-year old to watch.

    All in all, G.I Goe is a mishmash of action to satisfy the boy in the adult male (enter Michael Jackson reference here). It should not be used for anything else but that.
  • epaul10
    November 24, 2009
    epaul10
    this is a funny movie you would love it
  • QueenCityFilms
    November 24, 2009
    QueenCityFilms
    Saw this jumbalaya soup on a plane ride back home from LAX.

    Welppppp, let's see here. Channing Tatum is a fucking horrible actor. Kinda knew that already, this completely confirms it.

    Marlon Wayans in an action movie that doesn't feature David Allen Grier...what?

    Also, the s...( read more)cript was so cookie cutter it was as if this movie was a mathematical equation and not a film. If character A must overcome struggle X, then character B must help character A at the perfect time (Y) to create Z. Over and over again, cliches and predictable story elements were carefully plotted as if the team was checking them off of a checklist prior to making the movie.

    Which is why I have to give it 2 1/2 stars. It's not a terrible movie, it just screams average in every way, shape, and butt fuckin form.
  • normajim85
    November 24, 2009
    normajim85
    excelentes efectos!!!!!
  • jojoautet
    November 24, 2009
    jojoautet
    Not that great of a movie
  • lenin603
    November 24, 2009
    lenin603
    esta poquisima madre
  • realflex11
    November 24, 2009
    realflex11
    One of d Best movies .... Wicked!!!
  • num1pimp89
    November 24, 2009
    num1pimp89
    this waz a great movie
  • drmohamed750
    November 24, 2009
    drmohamed750
    good, surprising movie
  • AJS504
    November 24, 2009
    AJS504
    1/2 a star is really the truth. This was painful to watch.
  • avplatano
    November 24, 2009
    avplatano
    Good special effects but nothing more. No story and kind of corny.
  • JJWNJ1
    November 24, 2009
    JJWNJ1
    As a big fan of the 80's toys and cartoons I liked this movie. Nice action scenes. It did not need the Duke, Baroness, "The Dr." back story.
  • barbary1
    November 24, 2009
    barbary1
    Action packed scenes for some visual stimulation i
  • lemols
    November 24, 2009
    lemols
    entertaining but sertainly not a masterpiece
  • carniceloriefe
    November 24, 2009
    carniceloriefe
    It was awesome and was exciting... The actors and actresses were good.
  • harrypotter4u2luv1
    November 23, 2009
    harrypotter4u2luv1
    really nice but the storyline sucks
  • ezelbobmar
    November 23, 2009
    ezelbobmar
    i love action and thriller
  • lpedison
    November 23, 2009
    lpedison
    i ever seen this movie before
    i don't how it is?
  • armatoh
    November 23, 2009
    armatoh
    It was great, even though they should allow Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow to have a larger fight?
  • Jen6466
    November 23, 2009
    Jen6466
    Really Really good movie!
  • vaguila2
    November 23, 2009
    vaguila2
    love the action and effects
  • triby00
    November 23, 2009
    triby00
    hello eric presona deaf nueva viaita pero puede compartante siempre movie muchos gracias
  • cdj201
    November 23, 2009
    cdj201
    300x better than Transformers 2!
  • sebastian771
    November 23, 2009
    sebastian771
    horrible movie on some many different levels. i have no idea why many enjoy this flicks unless they are brain dead in some way
  • javijavi15
    November 23, 2009
    javijavi15
    muy buena peli. entretenida!!!
  • diveintooblivion
    November 23, 2009
    diveintooblivion
    i was excited to see this movie, i was a teeny bit disappointed about the acting but i did love the action scenes and the effects.
  • jaelaudio1
    November 23, 2009
    jaelaudio1
    It was not what I expected
  • Xakleja
    November 23, 2009
    Xakleja
    Really good:D Chaning Tatum really hot!!
  • lpmsakura
    November 23, 2009
    lpmsakura
    better than transformer 2
  • jmnvillanueva
    November 23, 2009
    jmnvillanueva
    This film is good. I find it better than several James Bond films, with better thrills and a great story.
  • nprabesh
    November 23, 2009
    nprabesh
    well,,, they don't ever stop with the imagination ...we don't ever DIS_like what they come up with!!!! enjoyed
  • calvinash
    November 22, 2009
    calvinash
    it doesnt try to be anything else than what it already is.a fun no brainer.
  • viperlb
    November 22, 2009
    viperlb
    I EXPECTED MORE - BUT OVERALL A GOOD MOVIE
  • joshy83
    November 22, 2009
    joshy83
    good movie i was suprised
  • coalafeliz
    November 22, 2009
    coalafeliz
    esta buena pero no se si se apega a la historia original
  • VEM12
    November 22, 2009
    VEM12
    G.I. Joe: The rise of Cobra will please additional fans of the hasbro series but rarely it is cartoonish, over packed action with too much CGI with passable performances but it seems to bring me in with the content from the franchise, Yo Joe. A: Outstanding.
  • dakotablueyes
    November 22, 2009
    dakotablueyes
    awesome action movie
  • bunnywing
    November 22, 2009
    bunnywing
    It is what it is....an action movie. Another example of me not understanding the bashing some action movies take. If you want a deep, thought provoking drama then don't go to an action movie based off a cartoon based off a toy! Effects were great, action was awesome, and the a...( read more)ctors/actresses were hot! What else do you need in an action movie? The only point I had a hard time suspending my disbelief about was the factthat nobody knew who Cobra was (I won't say more due to spoiling it for others).
  • bon21jovi
    November 22, 2009
    bon21jovi
    Stephen Sommers' film captures the silly energy that made the series such a childhood favorite:a delightfully light, fun and action-packed kick in the ass!!!
  • 0001hrs
    November 22, 2009
    0001hrs
    Thanks to the movie I no longer regret throwing away my G.I Joe toys. Imagine the depreciation of value after this pile of nonsense. Outrageous.
  • jcb707
    November 22, 2009
    jcb707
    Super Action packed. Duke is hot!
  • ikcolasis
    November 22, 2009
    ikcolasis
    a film dat redefined sci-fi
  • agentsnash
    November 22, 2009
    agentsnash
    Highly entertaining! Not a good movie by any means though.
  • angeleyes8428
    November 21, 2009
    angeleyes8428
    really a good movie!
  • mvk61
    November 21, 2009
    mvk61
    Action wise plenty, but I felt that something is wrong with this movie
  • oscarin9303
    November 21, 2009
    oscarin9303
    Wooow it was so freaking cool ! !
  • Gogo1015876
    November 21, 2009
    Gogo1015876
    Really Good! Not what I was suspecting!
  • texturev3x
    November 21, 2009
    texturev3x
    this movie is best for upstanding men

Summary

G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra Summary