G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

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G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

PG-13

Released Aug 7, 2009

1h 58m

Action

Adventure

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Armed with the latest in military and spy technology, the team of elite soldiers known as G.I. Joe travel around the globe to wherever their services are needed. In their latest assignment Gen. Hawk (Dennis Quaid), Duke (Channing Tatum) and the rest of the G.I. Joe team take on Destro (Christopher Eccleston), a corrupt arms dealer, and fight the growing threat of the mysterious Cobra organization.

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Critics Consensus

While fans of the Hasbro toy franchise may revel in a bit of nostalgia, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra is largely a cartoonish, over-the-top action fest propelled by silly writing, inconsistent visual effects, and merely passable performances.

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Cliff Doerksen

Chicago Reader

Loud, shiny, and critic-proof, this franchise launcher is basically Transformers minus the humanity.

Aug 20, 2009

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Michael Phillips

Chicago Tribune

[Director] Sommers did the first two chaotic Mummy remakes; those play like Tender Mercies compared to this one.

Rated: 2/4

Aug 14, 2009

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Nick Schager

Lessons of Darkness

Basically Team America: World Police played straight and minus the political edge.

Rated: C

Aug 12, 2009

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

You’d be better off buying the toys and acting out your own adventures—the result would prove more satisfying.

Rated: 1/4

Sep 4, 2023

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Allison Rose

FlickDirect

Tatum fits the bill as a soldier well, physically and mentally, but his acting skills are rough.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 28, 2021

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Owen Nicholls

NME (New Musical Express)

Appalling blockbuster garbage.

Apr 23, 2021

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Robert B

This mite not be the best movie of the year but if you like action, then there is action. I have it saved to my Fandango and have watched it a few times.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/17/25

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Audience Member

Ridiculous acting, writing, plot lines, plot holes, CGI, and some of the most awful line delivery I have seen in a supposed big budget film. Who is this film for?!! Doesn't matter! You alienated old fans and any potential new fans.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

12/06/24

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Liam H

It had potential and the first 2/3's of the movie are fairly enjoyable but the ending is very chaotic and messy, flipping here and there to the point that you can't actually see what is going on.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

08/24/24

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Georgan G

3.25 stars. Better than expected, and fun to see a great cast have fun with this new franchise. Some laughs, but nothing exciting with special effects.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/17/24

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Derek L

Stephen Sommers' take on the live action G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra, failed to shine with a rather silly and messy script, underwhelming characters to mediocre performances and visuals.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

04/14/24

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Jay F

Great action. Fun characters. Decent storyline. Fun to watch.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/16/24

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Synopsis

Armed with the latest in military and spy technology, the team of elite soldiers known as G.I. Joe travel around the globe to wherever their services are needed. In their latest assignment Gen. Hawk (Dennis Quaid), Duke (Channing Tatum) and the rest of the G.I. Joe team take on Destro (Christopher Eccleston), a corrupt arms dealer, and fight the growing threat of the mysterious Cobra organization.

Director: Stephen Sommers
Producer: Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Brian Goldner, Bob Ducsay
Screenwriter: Stuart Beattie, David Elliot, Paul Lovett
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount Pictures, Hasbro, Di Bonaventura Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Strong Seq. of Action Violence|Mayhem Throughout)
Genre: Action, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 7, 2009, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 11, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $150.2M
Runtime: 1h 58m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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