G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009)

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009)

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Released
07/12/2009
DVD Region
2 (UK, Western Europe, Japan)
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Film and TV Genre
Drama, Action, Adventure, General
Video Format
PAL

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Description

More than twenty years after the first G.I. Joe action figure battled in the blistering desert of the backyard sandbox, Hasbro and Paramount pictures have teamed up to produce a live-action movie that weaves all the summertime battles you conducted as a kid into a coherent origin story.

Directed by Stephen Sommers, best known for directing The Mummy and Van Helsing, G.I. Joe: The Rise of the Cobra promises to be an action-packed adventure that everybody can enjoy. Though written so newcomers to the franchise can easily understand the story, the film also has scenes for longtime fans of the extensive storyline, such as portraying the characters Snake-Eyes and Storm Shadow in training, as well as the induction of Duke and Ripcord into the G.I. Joe team.

The film recounts the story of the rise of the threatening Cobra Organization. As if this weren't enough for the elite team to deal with, they must also take on Destro, the corrupt arms dealer. The G.I. Joe team takes advantage of high-tech military and spy equipment and travels across the world, facing familiar foes such as the Cobra Commander and the Baroness Anastasia DeCobray in their attempt to save the world from spiraling into chaos.

Plot Synopsis

In an age when the threat of global terrorism looms large, the world needs a hero--or a whole team of heroes. And who better suited to the job than the Global Integrated Joint Operating Entity (otherwise known as G.I. JOE), an elite military unit set up to counter those groups or individuals who pose a threat to peace, and who seek to destabilise the world through terrorist means. One such organisation is Cobra, a shadowy international crime syndicate bent on world domination. Not only must G.I. JOE contend with this persistent threat, but it must also thwart the plans of a corrupt arms trader named Destro, known for his cutthroat dealings. Sophisticated and determined though its enemies may be, G.I. JOE is always one step ahead of the game with the very latest in next-generation spy technology and military equipment at its disposal. And it will stop at nothing to hunt down its enemies; whether they're hiding in the mountains of Central Asia, the deserts of Egypt, the crowded streets of Paris, or beneath the ice caps of the North Pole.

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Product Details

Actors
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
Channing Tatum
Sienna Miller
Byung-Hun Lee
Jonathan Pryce
Karolina Kurkova
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Director
Stephen Sommers
Run Time (minutes)
113
Aspect Ratio
1.85:1
16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Number of Discs
1
Film Rating (UK)
12
Subtitle Language
English
Tags
Action
Adventure
Cobra
English
G
General
I
Joe
Rise
Disc Features
Interactive Menus
Scene Selection
Commentary by director Stephen Sommers and producer Bob Ducsay
Next-Gen Action: The Amazing Visual FX and Design of G.I. JOE
The Big Bang Theory: The Making of G.I. JOE
Label / Studio
PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Year of release
2009
Language
English
CD WOW! Sales Rank
#281
Media Format
DVD-Video
Subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing
English
Cast & Crew
Alan Silvestri (Composer)
C. Mitchell Amundsen (Director of Photography)
Brian Goldner (Executive Producer)
David Womark (Executive Producer)
Gary Barber (Executive Producer)
Stephen Sommers (Executive Producer)
Bob Ducsay (Producer)
Lorenzo Di Bonaventura (Producer)
Stuart Beattie (Screenwriter)

Additional Information

  • Contains moderate violence

Customer Reviews

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4.2

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  • Engaging characters (3)

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    3.0

    Good action but poor acting

    By beastienose

    from Townsville, Australia

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    Pros

    • Action
    • Entertaining

    Cons

    • Poor acting

    Best Uses

    • Younger Viewers

    Comments about PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009):

    Another of the movies from childhood cartoons.
    It has great action sequences for all the boys-at-heart, a reasonable storyline that, as always, leaves it open for a sequel but is let down by the poor acting.
    Most of the actors and actresses do well to put humour interspersed the movie, but fail when it comes to the serious parts of the film. Luckily the fighting, gadgets, technology and explosions hide most of the seemingly forced acting. As long as you don't expect to think too much and just enjoy the movie just as it is, then you won't be disappointed. One for a rainy day.

     
    4.0

    G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009)

    By Jjaem

    from Australia

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    Pros

    • Engaging Characters
    • Entertaining
    • Informative

    Cons

    • Poor Plot Development

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    • At Home
    • Travel

    Comments about PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009):

    The special effects weren't the best.

     
    5.0

    Brilliant movie, loved every minute

    By Buzz

    from Wellington

    Comments about PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009):

    It's a great movie that can be watched many times. Action packed and worth the money. I would recommend to anyone.

     
    5.0

    GREAT ACTION MOVIE

    By S-MAN-93

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    • Engaging Characters
    • Entertaining
    • Great Cinematography
    • High Production Value

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      Comments about PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009):

      GREAT FILM THAT IS ENTERTAINING ALL THROUGHOUT THE FILM

       
      4.0

      Great Action !!!

      By Nello

      from Milan, Italy

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      • Engaging Characters
      • Entertaining
      • Great Cinematography

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        Comments about PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009):

        Great Action movie, great action scenes, screenplay not so original.

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