There's no way to take this movie seriously, and that's exactly what makes it so much fun.
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08/07/09
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009)
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Reviews Counted:23
Fresh:6
Rotten:17
Average Rating:3.9/10
Consensus: While fans of the Hasbro toy franchise may revel in a bit of nostalgia, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra is largely a cartoonish, over-the-top action fest propelled by silly writing, inconsistent visual effects, and merely passable performances.
Australian Theatrical Release:
Aug 6, 2009 Wide
US Box Office: $150,167,630
Synopsis: Paramount Pictures and Hasbro, whose previous collaboration was the worldwide blockbuster “TRANSFORMERS,” join forces with Spyglass Entertainment for another extraordinary action-adventure “G.I.... [More]
Starring: Dennis Quaid, Channing Tatum, Sienna Miller, Marlon Wayans
Director: Stephen Sommers
Reviews for G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
1 - 17 (sorted by date; Australian critics are listed first)
Top CriticThis ultra-violent, incoherent and utterly underwhelming action flick cost more than $200 million to produce.
08/07/09
Top CriticAs a cheesy, mindless kid blockbuster it's perfectly mediocre, those already labeling it a highlight of the Summer need to get their heads examined
08/06/09
Top CriticAnother deliriously overloaded, effects-driven, bubble-headed extravaganza designed to leave your eyes spinning from one too many camera-shaking explosions.
08/05/09
Top CriticIt is so bad it makes even the worst of George Lucas' second round of Star Wars movies look good.
08/05/09
Top CriticYou wouldn’t expect anything of depth and substance. Having said that, the film has its fun moments, it moves along at a cracking pace, and some members of the cast show themselves worthy of better things.
08/05/09
Top CriticYoungsters (anyone up to about 24) will whisper 'cool' with jaws dropped every 85 seconds or so, as the gizmos, gadgets, weapons and other toys of the future flash before their eyes
08/04/09
Top CriticPure escapist fun.
07/31/09
Top CriticThis pricey, juiceless pulp could never have been killed by critics, simply because it was already dead.
08/11/09
Top CriticIt is sure to be enjoyed by those whose movie appreciation is defined by the ability to discern that moving pictures and sound are being employed to depict violence.
08/09/09
Top CriticBasically, the Joes are not bad, it's just that they could have been much better with a little less conversation, a little more action.
08/07/09
Top CriticG.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra is as polished and entertaining as war-mongering toy commercials get.
08/07/09
Top CriticThe tongue-in-cheek action film they've inspired aims for 'so bad it's good' cheesiness, but just ends up being -- well, bad.
08/07/09
Top CriticThe pile-up of effects is like watching someone else playing videogames; neat moves, but where's the fun?
08/06/09
Top CriticThe opening sequence says a lot about the fundamental problem with the movie, ie that it’s deeply stupid and heavily armed.
08/06/09
Top CriticPlaying more like a highlights reel from an established franchise than a movie intended to launch it, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra interrupts its barrage of CGI action for only the barest minimum of anything resembling character development.
08/06/09
Top CriticBond without the style and Team America without the bellylaughs. The moronic script and nonsensical plot are good for a snicker, though.
08/05/09
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