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G.I. Joe: Retaliation

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29% Tomatometer 181 Reviews 48% Popcornmeter 100,000+ Ratings
In the continuing adventures of the G.I. Joe team, Duke (Channing Tatum), second-in-command Roadblock (Dwayne Johnson), and the rest of the Joes (D.J. Cotrona, Lee Byung-hun) face a two-fold threat. Not only is their mortal enemy COBRA rearing its ugly head again, but there is also a threat from within the U.S. government: There might be an impostor in the White House. Meanwhile, Snake Eyes (Ray Park) is on a search for inner peace but learns that his nemesis, Storm Shadow, is still alive.
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Though arguably superior to its predecessor, G.I. Joe: Retaliation is overwhelmed by its nonstop action and too nonsensical and vapid to leave a lasting impression.

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Wesley Morris Grantland 01/03/2014
Did you think a second G.I. Joe movie was a good idea? Go to Full Review Louis Black Austin Chronicle 04/05/2013
1.5/5
As to be expected, Johnson actually imbues his character with some humanity, but in the cacophony that is this movie, this doesn't really amount to much. Go to Full Review Leonard Maltin leonardmaltin.com 04/02/2013
There's a decent attempt to humanize the characters and make them more than mere fighting machines...but there are also potholes in the logic of the screenplay, by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. Go to Full Review Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson 10/14/2024
2/5
The plot is still a preposterous and contrived mess of implausibility, but, remember, you were supposed to turn your brain off. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 04/27/2023
2/4
The film ricochets between interesting characters and idiotic ones, between clever plot developments and ludicrous ones, between smart dialogue and -- wait, scratch that; there is no smart dialogue, just marble-mouthed monologues and limp quips. Go to Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review 08/30/2022
1/4
If I’m going to be watching a cartoon, I prefer it to be animated. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Eddie Z Feb 5 The fight scenes were pretty decent. The story wasn't great, but it's worth a watch if you like action movies. See more Ben N @Bneffer Dec 30 This movie knows how to set up a villain. Unfortunately, there is no payoff and a sequel (part three) has not been made. Made with major star power, including Dwayne Johnson at his biggest, there was plenty going right with this film, despite how silly the premise is. The key was, the movie knows it is making a silly GI Joe plot and leans into it with Zartan hamming it up. Overall a decent 2nd movie in a franchise that wasn't going to be great, but could have been a cult hit if done right. I guess we never know now. See more Ed R @JustcallmeER Dec 28 Very tough watch and sequel! See more Garrett P @petersongarrett1991 Dec 24 This one's better than the first one but still not a good movie 😞 See more Paul S Dec 15 There were some decisions in the storytelling that didn't make a lot of sense for me, and it made this movie less than what it could've been. Despite its shortcomings, this movie was incredibly fun to watch. The action was awesome, the story was intense, and the visuals were amazing. I definitely recommend it for action, spy-thriller, and combat fans, and for fans of the G.I. Joe franchise! See more TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch Dec 8 G.I. Joe: Retaliation is an action-packed blockbuster that embraces the over-the-top world of elite soldiers. Channing Tatum delivers a strong, charismatic performance, holding his own as a central hero, while Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson adds extra energy and screen presence without overshadowing the cast. The story isn’t perfect—some plot points feel forced and the screenplay leans on spectacle over subtlety—but it effectively drives the film forward and keeps viewers engaged. The action sequences are thrilling, from high-stakes stunts to explosive set pieces, capturing the chaos and scale of the G.I. Joe universe. While critics often dismiss it, the movie succeeds in delivering fun, escapist entertainment, staying true to the characters and gadgets fans love. It’s not flawless, but it’s a wild, energetic ride that’s best enjoyed on its own terms. See more Read all reviews
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Jon M. Chu

Director

Dwayne Johnson

Roadblock

Bruce Willis

Joe Colton

Channing Tatum

Duke

Adrianne Palicki

Lady Jaye

D.J. Cotrona

Flint

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G.I. Joe: Retaliation

G.I. Joe: Retaliation: Official Clip - Rescuing the President G.I. Joe: Retaliation: Official Clip - Rescuing the President 1:31 G.I. Joe: Retaliation: Official Clip - Ninja Team-Up G.I. Joe: Retaliation: Official Clip - Ninja Team-Up 2:13 G.I. Joe: Retaliation: Official Clip - Cliffside Ninja Battle G.I. Joe: Retaliation: Official Clip - Cliffside Ninja Battle 2:13 G.I. Joe: Retaliation: Official Clip - Roadblock vs. Firefly G.I. Joe: Retaliation: Official Clip - Roadblock vs. Firefly 2:12 G.I. Joe: Retaliation: Official Clip - Threat Terminated G.I. Joe: Retaliation: Official Clip - Threat Terminated 2:01 G.I. Joe: Retaliation: Official Clip - Securing the Nuke G.I. Joe: Retaliation: Official Clip - Securing the Nuke 2:06 G.I. Joe: Retaliation: Official Clip - Duke's Death G.I. Joe: Retaliation: Official Clip - Duke's Death 2:11 G.I. Joe: Retaliation: Official Clip - London is Destroyed G.I. Joe: Retaliation: Official Clip - London is Destroyed 1:59 G.I. Joe: Retaliation: Official Clip - You're Out of the Band G.I. Joe: Retaliation: Official Clip - You're Out of the Band 2:13 G.I. Joe: Retaliation: Official Clip - Ninja vs. Ninja G.I. Joe: Retaliation: Official Clip - Ninja vs. Ninja 2:03 View more videos

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G.I. Joe: Retaliation

Adrianne Palicki as Lady Jaye in "G.I. Joe: Retaliation." (L-R) Channing Tatum as Captain Duke Hauser and Dwayne Johnson as Roadblock in "G.I. Joe: Retaliation." (L-R) Channing Tatum as Captain Duke Hauser, D.J. Cotrona as Flint and Dwayne Johnson as Roadblock in "G.I. Joe: Retaliation." (L-R) D.J. Cotrona as Flint, Dwayne Johnson as Roadblock and Adrianne Palicki as Lady Jaye in "G.I. Joe: Retaliation." A scene from "G.I. Joe: Retaliation." Bruce Willis as Joe Colton in "G.I. Joe: Retaliation." (L-R) Snake Eyes and Dwayne Johnson as Roadblock in "G.I. Joe: Retaliation." (L-R) Jonathan Pryce as U.S. President, Cobra Commander and Ray Stevenson as Firefly in "G.I. Joe: Retaliation." Bruce Willis as Joe Colton in "G.I. Joe: Retaliation." Jonathan Pryce in "G.I. Joe: Retaliation." View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis In the continuing adventures of the G.I. Joe team, Duke (Channing Tatum), second-in-command Roadblock (Dwayne Johnson), and the rest of the Joes (D.J. Cotrona, Lee Byung-hun) face a two-fold threat. Not only is their mortal enemy COBRA rearing its ugly head again, but there is also a threat from within the U.S. government: There might be an impostor in the White House. Meanwhile, Snake Eyes (Ray Park) is on a search for inner peace but learns that his nemesis, Storm Shadow, is still alive.
Director
Jon M. Chu
Producer
Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Brian Goldner
Screenwriter
Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Paramount Pictures, Skydance Media, Di Bonaventura Pictures, Hasbro
Rating
PG-13 (Intense Seq of Combat Violence|Brief Sensuality|Language|Martial Arts Action)
Genre
Action, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 28, 2013, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 10, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$122.5M
Runtime
1h 50m
Sound Mix
Dolby Atmos, SDDS, Dolby Digital, Datasat
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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