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Friday, Aug 21, 2009

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I saw G.I. Joe yesterday. Truly, this is a bad movie. I've never been one to say that dialogue in a movie is badly written, but in this movie, it was as plain as day. The dramatic scenes fail because of of that. It's pretty obvious when you look at the relationship of the characters. Duke and Baroness are suppose to once have been in love, but it really doesn't look like it. At a certain point in the movie, she recalls her past with Duke. What does she remember? A makeout scene... Nevermind that they were engaged. That's not her happiest moment... Then, there is the relationship with Ripcord and Scarlett. It's staircase love. In other words, she dislike/teases him while he tries to court her and it just escalates with bad lines. Lastly, there is Storm Shadow and Snake Eyes. Storm Shadow called Snake Eyes his brother, but he never liked him in his life. They had one really one sided battle and that was it and a few skirmishes.

There is just a lot of things that bother me with this movie. If any secret army group had the equipment of G.I. Joe there would be no wars. Why? Because no one could afford it anymore... Most importantly, the action scene were not exiting at all... And I always like a good action scene. THIS IS MY WORST SUMMER MOVIE!!!

I've never paid attention to the cartoon and this movie sure as hell doesn't deserve a sequel. It's barely breaking even on its 170 million budget with 207 million.

Category: Movies
Posted by lancelot200, 4:31pm
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yeah i am not planing on seeing the movie!
Posted Aug 21, 2009 4:49 pm PT
I was going to see it to laugh my butt off with my friend. Kinda like Terminator. It seems like they're wearing moon boots in the trailer, when they're jumping around dodging missiles in the street.
Posted Aug 21, 2009 5:17 pm PT
Well, good thing I got lazy and didnt feel like walking over to the other side of the mall
Posted Aug 21, 2009 5:51 pm PT
G.I. Joe!? That might have been fun 10 years ago. What were you thinking watching this?
Posted Aug 21, 2009 5:56 pm PT
i havent and probably wont see....that, pfft
Posted Aug 21, 2009 6:17 pm PT
I really, really don't want to see this movie
Posted Aug 21, 2009 6:17 pm PT
Yea I figured the movie wouldn't be very good. I'll still probably rent it when it comes out on DVD though.
Posted Aug 21, 2009 6:24 pm PT
@Xzaxs: We were going to see a movie. There weren't many choices left.
Posted Aug 21, 2009 7:11 pm PT
well knowing is half the battle.
Posted Aug 21, 2009 7:37 pm PT
I have never liked the idea, and I don't have any interest in it.
Posted Aug 21, 2009 9:22 pm PT
I think I'm going to enjoy the movie. Having grown up with the cartoon and figures and comic books this batch of characters appeal to me. There are going to be aspects of the film that I'll find disappointing, but I've been waiting for a GIJOE movie that does the franchise at least the slightest justice.
Posted Aug 21, 2009 10:03 pm PT
I hated Transformers 2 and GI Joe only district 9 was good imo.
Posted Aug 22, 2009 1:12 am PT
That's OK.....I don't intend to see it anyway.
Posted Aug 22, 2009 3:33 am PT
The trailer looked OK but in the end this movie was just destined to fail. You could have watched District 9 instead...supposed to be a great movie.
Posted Aug 22, 2009 6:40 am PT
And who is the "star" of this movie? (Lead actor) I don't want to google it.
Posted Aug 22, 2009 7:58 am PT
It wasn't even okay if you add the girls in the tight outfits I assume they have?
Posted Aug 22, 2009 8:03 am PT
Yeah, the commercials for it weren't that great either so I'm not surprised
Posted Aug 22, 2009 12:02 pm PT
im avoiding this movie i dont want to see my childhood memories ruined
Posted Aug 22, 2009 12:21 pm PT
@DoctorBedlam: I hope it does it for you and not the opposite.
@Racer_XLR: Chatum Tatum. He plays Duke.
Posted Aug 22, 2009 12:50 pm PT
Thanks, I was going to see this tonight but I think i'll see District 9 instead.
Posted Aug 22, 2009 1:22 pm PT
One of my classmates already saw the Movie and said that it is not that good
Posted Aug 24, 2009 7:38 am PT
I knew it would be horrible! Thank god I saw District 9 instead of this.
Posted Aug 24, 2009 9:18 am PT
I planned on not seeing it..it looked terrible and you confirmed it for me
Posted Aug 24, 2009 4:39 pm PT
There was a G.I. JOE Cartoon? Didn't know lol. Just by looking at the trailers it looked like a bit movie to me. Hope you watch some better movies in the future
Posted Aug 25, 2009 10:40 am PT
I saw the film, I actually liked it it's no masterpiece I know it's not perfect. The only thing I didn't like about the film was the pairing up of Ripcord and Scarlett I thought they were just mismatched let alone their chemestry medocure, in the comic series it was always Snake Eyes and Scarlett why is it so hard to do. I suggest giving it a try/rental at least, but all I'll say is I do want a sequel I wouldn't mind.
Posted Aug 25, 2009 12:43 pm PT
AWSOME im going to see that next week
Posted Aug 28, 2009 9:58 am PT
@lancelot200

I'll say one thing lancelot, I always love ur opinion on movies & IMO U R a great reviewer & Whenever I watch a movie u recommended, I never got disappointed, Hats-Off ........

As for this movie, I never watched GI Joe cartoon, Was never interested in the products related to it but I think I liked the movie. It wasn't something out of the world but was an OK title IMO 5.5 or may b 6 of 10, It was good & I think can get a sequel.......

BTW I have a good taste ...........
Posted Sep 1, 2009 10:53 am PT
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