G.I. Joe - The Rise Of Cobra

G.I. Joe - The Rise Of Cobra

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Released
07/12/2009
Film and TV Genre
Action, Adventure, General, Drama
Video Format
PAL
DVD Region
2 (will only play on Region 2 and Multi-Region DVD players)

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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
Director
Stephen Sommers
Audio Format
English Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitle Language
  • English,
  • English Audio Commentary,
  • English for the Hearing Impaired
Label / Studio
PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Year of release
2009
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
  • Anamorphic
Aspect Ratio
  • 1.85:1
  • 16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
  • 2.40:1
Film Format
Anamorphic
Media Format
DVD-Video
Film Rating (Australia)
M
Number of Discs
1
Film Rating (UK)
12
Run Time (minutes)
113
Tags
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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PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009)
 
4.1

(based on 16 reviews)

94%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Entertaining (15)
  • Engaging characters (8)
  • Great cinematography (8)
  • High production value (7)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • At home (13)
    • Travel (4)
    • Perfect gift (3)
    • Younger viewers (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Avid moviegoer (7), Movie buff (7)

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    5.0

    amazing effects

    By foxy63

    from new zealand

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    Pros

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

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • At Home
      • Family movie
      • In The Car
      • Perfect Gift
      • Travel

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

      great movie. lots of action and amazing stunt work.

       
      4.0

      non-stop action

      By Ming the merciless

      from Auckland

      About Me Avid Moviegoer

      Pros

      • Entertaining
      • High Production Value

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • At Home

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

        Fun action flick, that provide a great evening's entertainment, without straining the brain. If your one proviso for a movie, is that it should "blow stuff up", then this is the flick for you. there is enough of a plot to link all the action sequences together. Lots of lots of stuff gets blown up. And it's all good fun. It doesn't hurt either, that most of the characters happen to be extremely good looking ...

         
        4.0

        Great effects

        By emmst

        from Dublin

        About Me Movie Buff

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        Pros

        • Channing Tatum
        • Entertaining

        Cons

        • Naff story line

        Best Uses

        • Surround sound

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

        Definately a must see for any movie buff and lover of Channing Tatum. True the story line isn't that great but the effects more than make up for it. Hot guys (and girl), stuff being blown up and those amazing suits. Must be watched on a big screen with surround sound and can be watched endless amounts of times

         
        3.0

        Not bad...

        By Kimchock

        from Perth

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        Pros

        • Entertaining

        Cons

        • Not What I Expected

        Best Uses

        • At Home

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

        I had heard some really bad reviews of this movie so wasn't expecting much. Found it quite entertaining with a good storyline & characters. Not sure what it has to do with the G.I. Joe toys though.

         
        4.0

        Great Action!

        By KESJ

        from Randers

        Verified Reviewer

        Pros

        • Engaging Characters
        • Entertaining
        • Great Cinematography

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • At Home
          • Travel

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

          Great action - entertaining!

           
          4.0

          Good action!

          By KESJ

          from Randers

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          Pros

          • Entertaining
          • Great Cinematography
          • High Production Value

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • At Home
            • Travel

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

            Good action and entertaining!

            Service and delivery comments:

            I received the film within a week

             
            5.0

            Really enjoyable action film!

            By Kiama

            from Kent

            About Me Avid Moviegoer

            Pros

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

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • At Home
              • Perfect Gift
              • Younger Viewers

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

              I have to admit I brought this film mainly for Channing Tatum but I was shocked that I loved it so much. Brilliant cinematography and you really feel drawn into the movie. For a girl who's not really into action films this is one I could watch over and over so for anyone who likes action it'll be a real treat. Also for Tatum fans :)

              Service and delivery comments:

              Delivery great, service great, item arrived in excellent condition 5*!!

               
              3.0

              Great action-filled movie

              By Tiny2tkv

              from Denmark

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              Pros

              • Entertaining

              Cons

              • Unoriginal

              Best Uses

              • At Home

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

              The movie has to be seen in af home movie center, with proper surround etc. It is overall great intertainment but not a movie I would watch over and over again. The plot is too unoriginal. Evil man trying to ovetake the world, good guys with a lot of cool merchandise fight to stop him and ofcourse succeds. And some of the special effects/stunts are too much. As a viewer you would like to be wowed but there are scenes where it is too exaggerated. And in true action-movie-build-around-a-comic-style it is made clear that we can expect a sequel.

              Service and delivery comments:

              always reliable shipment and delivery

               
              4.0

              A good old fashioned action romp!

              By Des Film Fanatic

              from Spalding, Lincs

              About Me Movie Buff

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              Pros

              • Engaging Characters
              • Entertaining

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • At Home

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

                Watched at home on our Home Cinema system with surround sound and for this movie you will get the best from it with a big screen and full 5.1 to maximise your enjoyment.
                Some great characters but you do not need to know anything about the franchise to enjoy this - we didn't!
                You will also be surprised to see some well known actors in some strange roles - see Dr Who (Ecclestone) struggling with an accent he is just not comfortable with - however, it does not distract (I just found it funny at times!).
                All in all you get what you expect. Brain food....no; a good old fashioned action romp....YES!!!!

                 
                5.0

                Absolute Thrill Ride

                By Dlemah

                from Invercargill, New Zealand

                About Me Casual Viewer, Movie Buff

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                Pros

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

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • At Home

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

                  This movie made our television look out of date as it was packed full of action and excitement! The product was a TOTAL 'Thrill Ride' of action and it drew you in as if you were part of the adventure. This movie deserves a 5-Star Rating as it was the absolute BOMB! Totally recommend to ALL action packed adventurers.

                  Service and delivery comments:

                  The Service and Delivery was prompt and product was in excellent condition. No tears in the packaging, the products casing was intact and unbroken, the disc itself was not cracked or scratched making this service and delivery well worth the short wait.

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