'G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013)' may not be quite as dumb as its predecessor but that comes at a cost, a sense of self-seriousness that isn't matched by the plot's credibility or fluctuating tone. As such, the piece sits in the uncomfortable middle ground of being too straight-forward to be 'turn-your-brain-off', tongue-in-cheek fun that knows what it is and relishes it, but also not being quite silly enough to avoid seeming like a poor attempt at a gritty, realistic realisation of the beloved brand. There are all sorts of issues peppered throughout the brisk but seemingly brief plot. These include a bizarre 'ninja mountain' aside that goes on far far too long without being connected enough to the main narrative, some odd retroactive tweaking that comes across as nothing other as stupid, a sense of disconnection from its predecessor but enough attachment to the franchise that the omissions feel strange while the hold-ons feel daft and some real problematic moments portraying its main female 'Joe', wherein the character is blatantly sexualised usually just after or during scenes in which she talks about feeling like she often comes 'second place' to her male counter-parts, scenes in which those same men tend to assure her that is certainly not the case. Overall, though, it is difficult to care enough about any of the schlock to really get down about it. Admittedly, there's fleeting enjoyment when the filmmakers stop trying to make a story and just focus on their limited spectacle instead. 5/10
... View MoreG.I. Joe: Retaliation is a brutal movie with a very poorly developed plot and a cast that seem to have no interest beyond getting their paycheck. It really had nothing that grabbed me in anyway beyond the charisma of Dwayne Johnson, who steals every scene as a result of being the only performer who seemed passionate about this project. Joining The Rock are the likes of Channing Tatum, Walton Goggins, Adrianne Palicki and Bruce Willis, all delivering some of their worse work. There really is nothing about this movie that worked out practically, the visual effects are completely ineffective, looking lazily rendered and thrown together. As well as that, the action sequences are completely uninspired, without anything unique or unexpected occurring throughout. In terms of plot, it did not have a high standard to follow after Rise of the Cobra, and yet it still managed to pass it out in terms of poor quality writing. Nothing happens in the story throughout that surprised me in any way, each plot point is predictable and the dialogue is simply cringe to listen to on several occasions. Unexceptional from start to finish. Partially saved by Dwayne Johnson's natural screen presence, but he deserved so much better than this, G.I. Joe: Retaliation should be avoided by everyone. An imposter posing as the US President tries to wipe out the GI Joe soldiers. Best Performance: Dwayne Johnson / Worst Performance: Bruce Willis
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... View MoreWhen I received the call to work on this movie I was ecstatic Says Logan one of his favorite characters was always firefly. Gi Joe is an intense ride into the world of Cobra Commander. Every minute you are on the edge of your seat. Logan sewed the super hero costume for Ray Stevenson In the Retaliation movie. Logan Riese was not credited but had a major roll in making the costume for Ray Stevenson AKA Firefly. Bruce Willis Wore Logan Riese shirts. Assistant on the cobra commander Jacket. The costumes were all memorable as was the movie. I would recommend this to any comic book fan as well as adventure seekers. you will not be let down by the fast pace of part two in an amazing series.
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