"G.I. Joe: The Rise Of Cobra" is based on the Hasbro toy line, as well as a 1980's animated series and comic book. A convoy carrying a top-secret bioweapon is attacked by a heavily armed and well-organized group...and is just as quickly rescued by the same. The two surviving members of the convoy, Duke and Ripcord, are recruited into a top-secret multi-nation military group led by General Hawk. Along with Scarlett, Heavy Duty, Breaker and Snake Eyes, they must attempt to recover the stolen weapons from the hands of Cobra.
Anyone who remembers G.I. Joe from their childhood will get a kick out of this movie. The action sequences are spectacular, and despite introducing several characters in such a short time span, they not only do so, but give detailed backstories for several. The new backstory between Duke and the Baroness is different...but it does work for the story. There is just enough of a plot and some humor inserted in opportune moments.
Granted, some of the performances are not incredible. I refuse to believe Marlon Wayans was the best person they could find to play Ripcord, and Channing Tatum's Duke was more wooden than Pinocchio. Rachel Nichols was amazing as Scarlett, and Sienna Miller just about stole the movie as the Baroness. Ray Park and Byung-hun Lee were both outstanding as Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow respectively.
All in all, a solid and fun summer action movie. With any luck, this won't be the last time we see these characters on the big screen.
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