GI Joe Movie ROCKS!
Got a 13-year-old boy? Take him to see the movie G.I. Joe, the Rise of Cobra. This movie rocks! It’s the number one movie in the world for a reason. There’s plenty of action. Tons of gadgets. Curvy women. (And for the ladies – chiseled men.) It’s a true summer blockbuster.
The plot is solid – a special unit of G.I. Joe soldiers (with Dennis Quaid as their kick-ass general!) has to save the world from some evil crazy guy.
The Joes go everywhere – into the desert, under the ocean, out into the snow. And they go in style, with robotic suits and special vehicles that make them run, jump, swim, fly, whatever! – faster and stronger than can be believed.
The film’s creators certainly did their homework. In practically every scene involving high tech gadgetry and weapons, I sat there thinking “this is exactly how I would have play-acted this out with my own G.I. Joes when I was a boy!”
Yeah, the movie was extreme in a pumped up on Kool-Aid and adrenaline sort of way. Perfect for a summer blockbuster.
There were a mix of men in the movie, from skinny martial arts experts, to super smart scientists, to buffed out strong guys. Plenty of diversity (in a summer blockbuster sort of way.) The lead GI Joe has a scar on his cheek, just like the doll. Another has amazing kung fu grip!
As for women in the film, there were really only two: both were super fit and athletic, wearing amazing kevlar suits that protected every curve. The women fought like bad-asses (same as the men.) They were also smart and talented, experts at everything they did. There was one plot point that hinged on a woman’s emotions, which I felt played to stereotypes. And the fact both women were built like Amazons was a little stereotypical, too. (A different stereotype than Tour de France podium girls, I suppose.) All in all, men and women both kicked ass in this movie.
For the record, before taking my son to the movies, I let him choose between G.I. Joe, or 500 Days of Summer.
For a father-son night at the movies, he made a great choice!
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Comment by Susan
| August 14th, 2009
Since my significant other is talking about seeing this I’m thinking he might be a 13 year old boy in disguise! (Aren’t all men 13 year olds in disguise?!) Actually, it sounds like the perfect, no brains required kind of movie. Some days that’s all I want! Thanks for the review.
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Comment by Just Me...
| August 14th, 2009
sssiiiiggghhh… Dennis Quaid..
Count me oh-so-there!!!!! :)
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Comment by MindyMom
| August 14th, 2009
@ Susan – Lol, I think you’re right!
I’m pretty sure we’ll be missing this one. None of my four girls would be even remotely interested.
Glad you had a good time though.
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Comment by T
| August 14th, 2009
I immediately thought of the ex when I heard about this movie. My ex-husband was a huge fan of his GI Joe dolls. I bet he’d like this.
Thanks for the review David!
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Comment by Laura
| August 14th, 2009
YAY! Am glad you liked it – I want to go see it :)
Comment by ZenMom
| August 14th, 2009
Cool! I’ve been wanting to see this one. But I didn’t have high expectations. Sounds like it will be fun, though. Thanks. :)
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Comment by trinity67
| August 14th, 2009
Would you say that this movie is too violent for a mature, 7 1/2 year-old boy?
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Comment by Barry
| August 14th, 2009
Cool David, thanks for the review. Always good to get feedback before dropping the bucks at the theater. (And of course the bucket of pop corn)
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Comment by The Exception
| August 14th, 2009
I thought it looked kind of like a modern day Stripes!! Sounds like you two had a great time. We are headed to see Ponyo this weekend… much more my kid’s style.
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Comment by Trooper Thorn
| August 14th, 2009
Thanks for the info. And as GI Joe himself would say: Knowing is half the battle.
Go Joe!!
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Comment by dadshouse
| August 14th, 2009
Trinity67 – it’s extremely violent. They don’t just shoot at transport vehicles, they annihilate them with huge explosions. There are also people shot at point blank range. That said, 95% of the violence is either science fiction, or over the top, and I don’t recall blood, dangling limbs, or people writhing in agony. It’s more like video game violence.
There is one battle sequence that comes across as realistic modern warfare, which was a little intense. Seven might be young for this movie, but every parent is different. And if you talk to your son about it before and after the show, you’re giving parental guidance. The rating is PG13. IMDB says there is “strong sequences of action violence and mayhem throughout”, which is pretty accurate!
Comment by Sandra
| August 14th, 2009
Good Choice ! Things could’ve been worse. You guys could’ve ended up seeing The Time Traveler’s Wife, like my friend and I did.
We were disappointed………..
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Comment by notasoccermom
| August 15th, 2009
I have not seen it yet. We saw the long line on opening night as we were headed to a chick flick choice.
I actually didnt want to see it but I think you may have changed my mind
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Comment by krn
| August 15th, 2009
Thanks for the review and your follow up comments with more specific content. With an almost nine year old male in the house, it’s likely that this movie might come up as an entertainment option. We’ll skip it for now since the boy has asked to see something tamer already and I generally dislike movies with mucho mayhem.
Hope your weekend is a fun one!
Comment by BigLittleWolf
| August 15th, 2009
You almost make these pumped up hunky heroes sound worth the trip! But, by 16 and 17 my two sons would rather obliterate through video games in the convenience of their own home. Of course, if I mention the curvy women in Kelvar suits… that may stir some interest. But I think I’ll pass; I’m not that big on chick flicks, but this one is probably not my cuppa “Joe.”
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Comment by PoppaBlog
| August 16th, 2009
I’ve heard TERRIBLE things about the movie. That being said, I have a split movie personality. Luckily one of the personalities was a GI Joe OBSESSED kid who loves cheesy action flicks (Crank, Transporter…list goes on). I’m down.
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Comment by Lance
| August 22nd, 2009
DM, I’m sorry, but I have to disagree violently. This movie F*CKING SUCKS. I had to drink heavily just to stand it and I’m a dork when it comes to crappy action flicks. The only redeeming quality are the two hot chicks, Baroness and Scarlet.