G.I. Joe: Retaliation

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G.I. Joe: Retaliation

PG-13

2013

1h 50m

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Adventure

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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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Critics Consensus

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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Paul S

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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!

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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.

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Alejandro F

Nov 10

Honestly, I was expecting something more. There are too many loose ends without explanation. Why do they have "mouse" and then nobody knows any about him? Why do they have to kill so fast Duke? The Rock is overreacting at any scane. The movie is sooooo bad!

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Juan P

Sep 26

Apesar de que falla en varios aspectos y que algunas cosas sean sin sentido megusta mucho la escenas de acción especial menté las de snake eyes (el mejor personaje de gi joe)

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Ian C

Sep 24

Easily the best adaptation of GI Joe. There's a lot of Easter eggs and the snake eyes stuff is just fantastic. I can't imagine what the haters want from a GI Joe based flick. It takes a more faithful approach than the first one. Fun movie, great watch.

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Daniel S

@Turtlesweat367 Aug 8

This is the most horrendous movie ever made if I can give it a -27 out of 10 I would but I can’t if Satan made a movie he would make this movie you guys have no idea how passionately I hate this movie, horrendous characters, horrendous, plot, and horrendous script This movie gave me diarrhea, AIDS and chlamydia and Dwayne the wrong Johnson does what he does best ruining movies. I cannot recommend this to anyone but a Satanist. thank you, Jon m ciao for creating the most boring and horrendous movie ever created

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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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