G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

[skellorock]

I couldnt find a thread about this so I figured I'd start one since its coming out pretty soon.

http://i.enewsi.com/g/albums/Entertainment/GIJoe/000.jpg

[williek311]

Movie looks like absolute shit. Hopefully it fails miserably so they don't bother making a sequal.

[skellorock]

I'm sure i'm not the only one with mixed feelings, if not HUGE doubts about this, not a channing(i think i'm marky mark)tatum fan, and the guy who directed the mummy(whilch i do like) and van helsing(hated) would not have been my choice. But it does look like it has Street Fighter(94) potential, which isnt a bad thing given what its based on, so it might be decent campy popcorn fun, but only time will tell, but all that said, Sienna Miller does look friggin hott as Baroness

[JimmyIymmiJ]

The rumors swirling around this movie have not been good at all. The director supposedly got locked out of the editing room because it turned out so bad, although I don't know if that was true or not. They did some test screenings and supposedly the movie was laughably bad. I loved G.I. Joe as a kid, but I don't think this is going to be very good at all.

[MIKEY_HORROR]

Not gonna waste my time checking this movie out...not a fan of Channing Tatums roles/acting...although in real life he is a cool dude.

[starseed]

I expect it to be a fun ride full of explosions and nothing more. It's not like GI Joe was ever a pinnacle of writing history or anything anyway. It'll be just like Transformers, but with guns and ridiculous vehicles replacing robots in disguise. I was originally really concerned about it but the trailer didn't seem half bad and mostly I've decided I just don't give a fuck.

[SWYA]

Movie looks like absolute shit. Hopefully it fails miserably so they don't bother making a sequal.


I agree. They made the trailer look awful...

[fluke182]

This looks amazingly terrible. Still can't believe they got JGL for Cobra Commander, or rather, that he took that role.

[dignan]

looks like complete shit. wow! just stupid looking.

[eraserhead]

I never would have guessed!

[whoaisame]

Yea looks like garbage

[Gaugzilla]

From the director of Van Helsing? Garbage? Surely you jest!

[chrismileslord]

Cheesy Action Movie. Looks great to me. Sometimes a weak plot with lots of mindless action is entertaining.

[thesafeword]

No thank you.

[dignan]

its a great way to bastardize something that was really cool for a long time. people actually enjjoy these types of movies? i hate when movies are made and look nothing like what they're based on... such as Super Mario Bros... fuck that piece of shit.

[Justin_stacy]

I couldn't believe this was GI Joe when I saw the trailers. Looked just awful.

[symbiote28]

would watch this just for Rachel Nichols.

[RiCCioLi]

uuni-ZOcO-4

[justbrett]

I'm still gonna see this movie, even if there's a great chance it sucks. GI Joe WAS my childhood...i'll be excited just to see live-action versions of some of my favorite characters i.e. Zartan (although no sight of him in the trailers)

[Chemical Love]

Gonna be fucking horrible. The futuristic body suits they have look ridiculous.

[FOBcareemo]

I know it's a bad idea but, I'm excited. Joseph Gordon Levitt could make an adaptation of a fish bowl and I'd probably see it, and Channing Tatum has my respect.

[Cheshire_Buddha]

Heard it was one of the most violent PG-13 action movies to come out. Tons of people just getting their shit fucked up.

Looks like shit, though.

[Indoor Living]

Heard it was one of the most violent PG-13 action movies to come out. Tons of people just getting their shit fucked up.

Looks like shit, though.
You're right. My friend got tickets to an advance screening of it, and I got to go.

It's so, so violent. However, it's actually a solid movie. The story isn't bad, the acting is better than expected, it's well executed overall, and Marlon Wayans surprisingly doesn't suck. So, if you want to trust a complete stranger's opinion, I'd say check it out.

[I am Mick]

I know it's a bad idea but, I'm excited. Joseph Gordon Levitt could make an adaptation of a fish bowl and I'd probably see it, and Channing Tatum has my respect.

I was legitimately upset to see Joseph Gordon Levitt attached to this movie. He's above it.

[Indoor Living]

Do you think it will actually be a hit? It just looks really lame and I can totaally see it bombing at the box office
I think it won't be because of what everyone thinks it's going to be: a piece of shit. When really, it's a solid action movie miles abovethe Transformers series, The Transporter 2 and 3, Max Payne, and the new Street Fighter and Dragonball installments. I personally enjoyed it a lot, and it has potential to be one of the best blockbusters of the summer, if people pay to see it.

[BryterJonah]

A film with a Kid Rock song in the trailer? Count me in!

[Sarcasm]

I think it won't be because of what everyone thinks it's going to be: a piece of shit. When really, it's a solid action movie miles abovethe Transformers series, The Transporter 2 and 3, Max Payne, and the new Street Fighter and Dragonball installments. I personally enjoyed it a lot, and it has potential to be one of the best blockbusters of the summer, if people pay to see it.

It's a more solid action movie than a Michael Bay film?

I may see it then. X-)

[Indoor Living]

It's a more solid action movie than a Michael Bay film?

I may see it then. X-)

See below.

That isn't saying a lot becasue those movies are straight garbage but then again that is what usually sells tickets

Yeah, but I couldn't think of many blockbusters off the top of my head. Action-wise, I'd equate it with the first Transporter. Not by how the action is characterized, but strictly by the amount of fight scenes/battles, etc. I know I'm not making it sound good, but I don't really know how to make it sound good, besides saying that it just is. Like I told that other guy earlier, if you want to accept a stranger's opinion, then go to it, because it's way better than you'll be expecting.

[Sarcasm]

Yeah, but I couldn't think of many blockbusters off the top of my head. Action-wise, I'd equate it with the first Transporter. Not by how the action is characterized, but strictly by the amount of fight scenes/battles, etc. I know I'm not making it sound good, but I don't really know how to make it sound good, besides saying that it just is. Like I told that other guy earlier, if you want to accept a stranger's opinion, then go to it, because it's way better than you'll be expecting.

I guess if you're expecting shit, you'll usually come back at least a bit satisfied.

I'll probably see it some day I'm bored or whatnot.

[Indoor Living]

I guess if you're expecting shit, you'll usually come back at least a bit satisfied.

I'll probably see it some day I'm bored or whatnot.
Fuck. Why do I get confused so easily. Are you agreeing with me, or not? Haha.

[Sarcasm]

Fuck. Why do I get confused so easily. Are you agreeing with me, or not? Haha.

Both kinda haha. :-d

Mostly agreeing.

[Indoor Living]

Both kinda haha. :-d

Mostly agreeing.
Haha, ok.

Hopefully I can sway some opinions on this movie, because almost everyone thinks it's going to be shit, and it's really quite the opposite.

[Sarcasm]

Haha, ok.

Hopefully I can sway some opinions on this movie, because almost everyone thinks it's going to be shit, and it's really quite the opposite.

I see, I see.

The trailers make your job hard. ;-)

[FOBcareemo]

I think it won't be because of what everyone thinks it's going to be: a piece of shit. When really, it's a solid action movie miles abovethe Transformers series, The Transporter 2 and 3, Max Payne, and the new Street Fighter and Dragonball installments. I personally enjoyed it a lot, and it has potential to be one of the best blockbusters of the summer, if people pay to see it.



See that's what I was hoping, it seems like with a solid cast that it will be a good, solid action film. Even if it remains faithful (to the cartoon at least) there will be room for cheesiness.

[Indoor Living]

I see, I see.

The trailers make your job hard. ;-)

I know, tell me about it. Haha.

See that's what I was hoping, it seems like with a solid cast that it will be a good, solid action film. Even if it remains faithful (to the cartoon at least) there will be room for cheesiness.

Yeah, you'll like it a lot if you liked the cartoon.

The cast is great, and like I said before, even Marlon Wayans is good. That's saying something.

[FOBcareemo]

I know, tell me about it. Haha.



Yeah, you'll like it a lot if you liked the cartoon.

The cast is great, and like I said before, even Marlon Wayans is good. That's saying something.



I have plenty of faith in Marlon Wayans as an actor

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[Indoor Living]

I have plenty of faith in Marlon Wayans as an actor

http://blogs.allocine.fr/blogsdatas/mdata/6/5/9/Z20050515120326027465956/img/requiem_for_a_dream2.jpg
God, that's such a beautiful and tragic movie. But then he turned to this:

http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/060713/161112__little_l.jpg

That's why I had to say that. Haha.

[FOBcareemo]

God, that's such a beautiful and tragic movie. But then he turned to this:

http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/060713/161112__little_l.jpg

That's why I had to say that. Haha.




Hahahahahahah yeah, I can understand that.

Did you catch a sneak preview or what? I love those, got to see Transformers a week early and on the Paramount lot.

[Indoor Living]

Hahahahahahah yeah, I can understand that.

Did you catch a sneak preview or what? I love those, got to see Transformers a week early and on the Paramount lot.
Yeah, there's a theater right by my house that always does first come first serve free advance screenings. It must be nationally acclaimed, because they always have people from the cast there to do a Q & A after the movie. Like I got to meet Jonah Hill and Jay Baruchel after my screening of Knocked Up, Michael Cera and Kat Dennings after Nick and Norah, and Brendan Fraser and Sienna Miller were there last weekend. Pretty crazy.

[FOBcareemo]

Yeah, there's a theater right by my house that always does first come first serve free advance screenings. It must be nationally acclaimed, because they always have people from the cast there to do a Q & A after the movie. Like I got to meet Jonah Hill and Jay Baruchel after my screening of Knocked Up, Michael Cera and Kat Dennings after Nick and Norah, and Brendan Fraser and Sienna Miller were there last weekend. Pretty crazy.


That's really cool, I get hooked up by a couple lists I'm on that mail me for free movies.

[Indoor Living]

That's really cool, I get hooked up by a couple lists I'm on that mail me for free movies.
Yeah, it's pretty sweet having an "in." I always feel like important when the screenings roll around. Haha.

[FOBcareemo]

Yeah, it's pretty sweet having an "in." I always feel like important when the screenings roll around. Haha.



Hahahaha exactly, when I saw Funny People we got to talk to Judd "God" Apatow.

[ZeitGeist]

I was definitely on the fence about this, but there have a bunch of really positive reviews no:
http://chud.com/articles/articles/20306/1/REVIEW-GI-JOE---THE-RISE-OF-COBRA/Page1.html

I'm going to go now.

[reinvaldez]

Everyone, we could not conclude anything until the movie came out. Ok. Just relax and let us see the whole movie 1st. :)
Good luck everyone.

[FOBcareemo]

I thought it was awesome.

[chasingsafety]

just finished this, ummm lets just say im glad i didnt pay for it

"GET EM JOOOEESS"

[gilatron5000]

IT was a fun popcorn flick. Surprisingly solid script.

although it was funny and sad that Darth Maul fought himself!(Snake Eyes, played by Ray Park, fighting a guy who joins two swords together at the hilt.

[ghostyouare]

I was legitimately upset to see Joseph Gordon Levitt attached to this movie. He's above it.
I hate when people say things like this.

[I am Mick]

I hate when people say things like this.

first off, you have an incredible amount of posts. That doesn't really mean anything, I was just shocked. Congrats.

But seriously, seeing Brick, The Lookout and Manic makes you realize this dude should never be in a mindless action movie. Especially in ridiculous scar makeup and/or face mask.

[gilatron5000]

first off, you have an incredible amount of posts. That doesn't really mean anything, I was just shocked. Congrats.

But seriously, seeing Brick, The Lookout and Manic makes you realize this dude should never be in a mindless action movie. Especially in ridiculous scar makeup and/or face mask.So...because he has talent and an impressive resume, he can't have fun making a silly action flick?

You really don't see how dumb and elitist that is?

[Gaugzilla]

first off, you have an incredible amount of posts. That doesn't really mean anything, I was just shocked. Congrats.

But seriously, seeing Brick, The Lookout and Manic makes you realize this dude should never be in a mindless action movie. Especially in ridiculous scar makeup and/or face mask.
http://www.teachwithmovies.org/guides/angels-in-the-outfield-DVDcover.jpg

[WakingTheMisery]

Estimated 56.2 million. Surprising.

[billyboatkid]

I actually want to see this. Looks like just a fun movie.

[irinski]

The fact that no critics were allowed to see this movie before it was released should pretty much tell you all you need to know about the quality of said film.

[brentywat]

i went into this movie halfway excited about seeing it and by the time it was finished, i was much more excited. it was stupid and cheesy, but so much fun to watch. solid action through the whole movie. better than transformers 2 at least.

[WakingTheMisery]

The fact that no critics were allowed to see this movie before it was released should pretty much tell you all you need to know about the quality of said film.

It got better reviews than most thought.

[KevInept]

i personally loved this movie, it was just a fun movie that reminded me of some good times.

[ghostyouare]

first off, you have an incredible amount of posts. That doesn't really mean anything, I was just shocked. Congrats.

But seriously, seeing Brick, The Lookout and Manic makes you realize this dude should never be in a mindless action movie. Especially in ridiculous scar makeup and/or face mask.
Ive saw brick recently and it was one of the better movies ive seen in a while. Hes a great actor, but talent does pay the bills.

[FOBcareemo]

It got better reviews than most thought.

Fanboys FTW

[WakingTheMisery]

Chyeaaaa.

[FOBcareemo]

Chyeaaaa.



Just another reason to love Ray Park, and the lovely miss Bell.

[Adrian Villagomez]

Ray Park must feel awesome to be playing Snake Eyes. Dude doesn't even need an accelerator suit to perform mindblowing acrobatics.

[stayillogical]

So...because he has talent and an impressive resume, he can't have fun making a silly action flick?

You really don't see how dumb and elitist that is?

I don't see what's so bad about being disappointed in an actor that usually picks good scripts. He's one of my favorites and I'll watch something just because he's in it, now this kind of ruins that. The movie looks far too cheesy for his acting chops to be put to good use.

[gilatron5000]

I don't see what's so bad about being disappointed in an actor that usually picks good scripts. He's one of my favorites and I'll watch something just because he's in it, now this kind of ruins that. The movie looks far too cheesy for his acting chops to be put to good use.That's just it. I'm a fan, but let's be real. Since 3rd Rock ended, he's always in these super serious movies with these really complicated parts. Sometimes you just want to have fun. and it was clear he was having fun. I don't see why anyone should fault him for doing that. And I don't see why his fans should pigeon hole him into one type of role.

[JimmyIymmiJ]

I was expecting it to be terrible, and while it definitely had some really stupid parts I enjoyed it overall. It's probably a combination of having really low expectations and liking G.I. Joe as a kid, though.

[avengedtbs]

I really didn't enjoy it at all. The plot was sooo predictable, the acting was terrible, and my friends and I laughed several times at a lot of the lines that were said. I really only went to watch the action and special effects, but a lot of the times one could tell that they were completely fake.

[stayillogical]

That's just it. I'm a fan, but let's be real. Since 3rd Rock ended, he's always in these super serious movies with these really complicated parts. Sometimes you just want to have fun. and it was clear he was having fun. I don't see why anyone should fault him for doing that. And I don't see why his fans should pigeon hole him into one type of role.

(500) Days Of Summer was great, and that was very different. I think all his roles have been vastly different, but what they have in common is a good movie. It's like Edward Norton. He does the same thing. And I don't fault him for being the Hulk because that was a good movie. But I only hear bad things about G.I. Joe.

[Adrian Villagomez]

(500) Days Of Summer was great, and that was very different. I think all his roles have been vastly different, but what they have in common is a good movie. It's like Edward Norton. He does the same thing. And I don't fault him for being the Hulk because that was a good movie. But I only hear bad things about G.I. Joe.G.I. Joe was surprisingly strong. Quite a rewarding viewing. The new transformers movies are utter messes, but this one was decent and kept my attention throughout. People actually get killed, and Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow are bad ass. Nice to see all the Mummy people involved too. Overall, much better than the previews made it out to be.There's your good thing.

[achassi]

This movie is way better than Transformers 2. Thats for damn sure.

[SD_John]

not gonna participate in this convo going on

I saw it and thought it was pretty good. I was expecting it to be lame, but i saw it and it was exciting. I might see it again soon.

[JimmyIymmiJ]

This movie is way better than Transformers 2. Thats for damn sure.

I agree. It wasn't great by any means, but it was fun for what it is and much better than Transformers 2 (which I thought was terrible).

[nhoium]

I never would have thought that this movie would have gotten better reviews than Transformers when I saw the trailers before Star Trek. I still have no desire to pay to see it when there are a lot of better movies out.

[Adrian Villagomez]

I never would have thought that this movie would have gotten better reviews than Transformers when I saw the trailers before Star Trek. I still have no desire to pay to see it when there are a lot of better movies out.The story to Transformers 2 is abysmal.

[nhoium]

The story to Transformers 2 is abysmal.
Yeah I know that now but back when all I had were trailers to go by, I never would have predicted it. I definitely didn't think Transformers was going to be as bad as it was.

[FOBcareemo]

Filmdrunk says sequel is in development. Sweeet.

[brentkid]

When I saw the trailers I thought this movie was going to be utter shit.

I'm surprised by how much I actually enjoyed this movie.

[zZebra]

I hated it.

[stayillogical]

There's your good thing.

I watched it. At first, I laughed pretty often at how incredibly cheesy or ridiculous something was (even more than Transformers) but then I realized just how much of a kid's movie this was made to be. It was more enjoyable then. During the movie, I made a Spy Kids comparison then my sister couldn't stop laughing. It kind of felt just like that. Anyways, I didn't hate it, but I will agree with everyone that it was better than Transformers 2. I guess when I first heard about a G.I. Joe movie, I expected something way cooler and serious, which it could have been and it's disappointing that they didn't go in that direction. But, looking at it as just a kid's flick, I was never bored and I kind of enjoyed it.

[Adrian Villagomez]

I watched it. At first, I laughed pretty often at how incredibly cheesy or ridiculous something was (even more than Transformers) but then I realized just how much of a kid's movie this was made to be. It was more enjoyable then. During the movie, I made a Spy Kids comparison then my sister couldn't stop laughing. It kind of felt just like that. Anyways, I didn't hate it, but I will agree with everyone that it was better than Transformers 2. I guess when I first heard about a G.I. Joe movie, I expected something way cooler and serious, which it could have been and it's disappointing that they didn't go in that direction. But, looking at it as just a kid's flick, I was never bored and I kind of enjoyed it.I'm not sure why you would expect a G.I. Joe movie to be serious, but that would be interesting to see.

[stayillogical]

I'm not sure why you would expect a G.I. Joe movie to be serious, but that would be interesting to see.

There's a lot of good back story and depth to the characters, it could have been something great with a good script. I don't mean serious as in The Dark Knight, just something more along the lines of what Star Trek did.

[Adrian Villagomez]

There's a lot of good back story and depth to the characters, it could have been something great with a good script. I don't mean serious as in The Dark Knight, just something more along the lines of what Star Trek did.Okay, I see what you mean. I'm looking forward to the love triangle between Snake Eyes, Ripcord, and the redhead in the sequel.

[Paulb-182]

Saw this movie the other night.

Thought it was cheesy as fuck but actually reasonably enjoyable. The japanese guy has some right one liners

[B-Bones]

Movie was awesome. I love the one elitist girl in the thread saying Joe Levitt is "above this." Made for a good read. A good laugh. 20 year old elitist girls turn me on though, don't worry 20 year old elitist girl.

[starseed]

SPOILERS WITHIN

I really enjoyed this movie and I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. I liked that they didn't try to do everything right off the bat and left the revelation of Cobra Commander till close to the end and how this was more of a movie about how the status quo came about. It was an origin story more than anything and it worked well. I'm not sure I liked that Scarlett hooked up with Ripcord but I realize pulling off the Scarlett-Snake Eyes romance believably is really difficult in the wrong hands, and I'm glad they chose to not make the attempt rather than butchering it.

I'm also glad that really, more or less, the villains won. Yo Joe!

I hope the next film gives Zartan more of a presence (which I'm sure it will considering) and I hope that we see more Destro vs. Cobra Commander action seeing as how Destro's now his unwilling slave. It'd also be interesting if they make Snake Eyes-Scarlett-Ripcord a triangle, but I don't want them to put too much focus on it, especially if it'll come off damaged. I'd rather they just focus on what they can do well rather than try to shoehorn half-assed sideplots.

[stayillogical]

Movie was awesome. I love the one elitist girl in the thread saying Joe Levitt is "above this." Made for a good read. A good laugh. 20 year old elitist girls turn me on though, don't worry 20 year old elitist girl.

:-|

Oh yeah, you have me totally figured out.

P.S. I didn't start start the discussion. 19 year old elitist male said he was "above it."

[TachyonEvan]

Watched about a half-hour of this today, couldn't stand it, walked out, saw Inglorious Basterds instead.

[RiCCioLi]

Finally saw this. Def should have waited for the dvd release, but oh well. I enjoyed it a little more than transformers 2, but not even close to district 9. the movie got better towards the end.

[Thomas Balkcom]

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/gi-joe-the-rise-of-cobra.html

DVD is coming Nov. 3rd for those who care