G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

Name: G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Released: August 7, 2009
Duration: 118 min
Rating: 32
Cast: Channing Tatum, Dennis Quaid, Marlon Wayans

2009

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Paramount Pictures | Release Date: August 7, 2009 | PG-13

Starring: Channing Tatum, Dennis Quaid, Marlon Wayans

Summary: Paramount Pictures and Hasbro, whose previous collaboration was the worldwide blockbuster Transformers, join forces with Spyglass Entertainment for another extraordinary action-adventure "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra." From the Egyptian desert to deep below the polar ice caps, the elite G.I. JOE team uses the latest in next-generation spyParamount Pictures and Hasbro, whose previous collaboration was the worldwide blockbuster Transformers, join forces with Spyglass Entertainment for another extraordinary action-adventure "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra." From the Egyptian desert to deep below the polar ice caps, the elite G.I. JOE team uses the latest in next-generation spy and military equipment to fight the corrupt arms dealer Destro and the growing threat of the mysterious Cobra organization to prevent them from plunging the world into chaos. "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra." is directed by Stephen Sommers ("The Mummy," "The Mummy Returns").… Expand

Director: Stephen Sommers

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 118 min

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Tasha Robinson

The Rise Of Cobra holds to a thrill-ride sensibility that’s unchallenging and more than a little goofy, but exciting and consistently well-managed. Read full review

David Hiltbrand

A brazen, earsplitting, eye-popping, oddly satisfying action extravaganza, though it veers wildly off-target in its second hour. Read full review

Betsy Sharkey

The action is mostly brisk and bracing and the battleground, particularly Cobra's headquarters -- a vast network of tunnels under the polar ice cap -- are wonderfully imagined, as are the futuristic machines at the Joes' disposal. Basically, the Joes are not bad, it's just that they could have been much better with a little less conversation, a little more action. Read full review

Empire Dan Jolin

Bond without the style and Team America without the bellylaughs. The moronic script and nonsensical plot are good for a snicker, though. Read full review

Richard Corliss

The only collateral damage is in the audience, where, as you sit through the movie, you can feel your IQ drop minute by minute. Read full review

Cliff Doerksen

Loud, shiny, and critic-proof, this franchise launcher is basically Transformers minus the humanity. Dennis Quaid provides some ballast as grizzled patriarch to the troop of sexy young lock-and-loaders. Read full review

Manohla Dargis

This pricey, juiceless pulp could never have been killed by critics, simply because it was already dead. Read full review

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Supernintendoh

Aug 29, 2009

A 10, just because. People that give movies Zero' and for th Stupidest Reason. Horrible Acting, Worst Movie ever. Like if any of you can act any better. LOL, Oh and those who talk about being the worst movie ever. You guys and gals are idiots. I bet you say that to every movie. Sure A 10, just because. People that give movies Zero' and for th Stupidest Reason. Horrible Acting, Worst Movie ever. Like if any of you can act any better. LOL, Oh and those who talk about being the worst movie ever. You guys and gals are idiots. I bet you say that to every movie. Sure why not. I find Movies entertaining and Fun. I like to watch moveis not to see every picture prefect and in-perfect movie. I have seen bad and this does not come close to bad {BLOOD RAYNE ANYONE) Maybe i should call Uwe a 10 for every movie he makes. LOL. GI JOE, your OK.… Expand

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Voodoo123

Aug 23, 2017

Guilty please of mine so do excuse me....
+It is every saturday morning cartoon you watched in the 90's turned live action
+Every actor seems to be aware of this and milks their character beautifully
-The sequel douses the 'flame' after this gem of a film

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Thegodfatherson

Feb 17, 2013

I really think the Critics are blind- gi joe rise of the cobra was the ultimate thrill ride..... Every single actor nailed it! I mean the story is good it's fast paced! Not every movie has to be critically acclaimed... I give this movie 8/10, must watch... Set aside the review, which totally suck.

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JonathanH

Aug 7, 2009

I went into this movie expecting to hate it, and I was very surprised. While the first twenty minutes feel lame (e.g. ninjas, hot women fighting in leather, and seemingly cheesey flashbacks), once it is all explained it makes sense and becomes surprising deep (considering it's based I went into this movie expecting to hate it, and I was very surprised. While the first twenty minutes feel lame (e.g. ninjas, hot women fighting in leather, and seemingly cheesey flashbacks), once it is all explained it makes sense and becomes surprising deep (considering it's based off of an action figure toy line). Basically, this is not the smartest movie, but it is better than many of its competitors (*cough* Transformers *cough*). I give it a 6 for making something that should be lame into something pretty decent.… Expand

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AndyL

Aug 10, 2009

A largely aquatic movie accented by a lot of broken glass.

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TheWalrus2000

Mar 29, 2013

G.I. Joe:Rise of Cobra lacks the vision of a fun action-packed Hasbro adaptation. It provides sloppy scenes and visuals, and has no fun to its tone. Its messy direction provided terrible performances and annoying cast. Rise of Cobra fails on all levels.

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DavidM

Aug 7, 2009

That video game was awesome! Wait... What? Not a video game? That was the movie? Were they trying to do what Roger Rabbit did with the real people in cartoon land? No, well ok then. This movie sure did love its weak sauce. Weak story, weak character development, and very weak CGI. Save That video game was awesome! Wait... What? Not a video game? That was the movie? Were they trying to do what Roger Rabbit did with the real people in cartoon land? No, well ok then. This movie sure did love its weak sauce. Weak story, weak character development, and very weak CGI. Save yourself some money and go buy Surf Ninjas from the 99 cent bin. You'll feel about the same afterward.… Expand

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