Review of G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009) by Jacob B — 16 Aug 2018
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra is over-the-top with characters who don't have that much of a personality despite the writers' desperation to give them some. Marlon Wayans is a toned-down Marlon Wayans in this movie and the villains are more compelling than the actual heroes.
Yet I find this movie fun in its own weird way The effects are decent at best, the action is fun and it's miles better than the other Paramount-Hasbro movie released in the same year. You know which one.
I didn't really watch the cartoon or read any comic books so I can only judge the movie by its own merits. Yes, The Rise of Cobra has action movie cliches and corny one-liners but The Rise of Cobra isn't unwatchable.
At least, it hasn't overstayed its welcome unlike those giant alien robots that live next door to the Joes.
This review of G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009) was written by Jacob B on 16 August 2018.
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra has generally received mixed reviews.
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