G.I. Joe: Retaliation

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  • 2013


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$ 375 Million
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Average Rating 2.3/5
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2.5
At times, G.I. Joe: Retaliation has a sense of its own ridiculousnessPryce seems to be having a good time, anywaybut not enough to soften the mass dea .. Av Club
1.0
The original is not a good movie by empirical estimations, but it is an enjoyable one in ways that most cinematic confectioners arent. We Got This Covered
4.5
Thankfully, Retaliation doesnt leave personality behind completely, and Johnson does a fantastic job of carrying his half of the storyline. Collider
2.5
The new film has less of that toys being knocked around quality.This time, the action has more heft, more dare I say it realism. Vulture
1.9
The issue is not whether the movie is ever so faithful to the comic strip or whether it will satisfy the hardcore fans. Rogerebert
3.5
Its like an elaborate, expensive cosplay with big explosions and set pieces and enough of a winking sense of humor to let you know everyone is there t .. IGN
2.0
This new G.I. Joe film may be even worse than the old one, and yet it is so utterly at peace with its own awfulness that it is somehow slightly easier .. Telegraph
3.0
The film knows exactly what it is: a piece of pulpy fun thats meant to be watched and then immediately forgotten about. Cinema Blend
2.0
There are secondary characters running to and fro (a guy with electronic bugs named Firefly, Storm Shadows cousin Jinx and the shape shifting baddie Z .. Ny Daily News
3.0
So yeah its probably best not to think too much about RETALIATION after watching it. JoBlo
4.0
What it is however is exactly what the first movie should have been, an exciting and explosive action flick. JoBlo
2.0
The cast alone makes it a better viewing experience than the first installment, but a paper thin narrative and lackluster action sequences ultimately .. Screen Rant
1.9
And then another blast, and another, in a series of concussive jolts that shred any conventional sense of story as thoroughly as anything since the la .. The Globe And Mail
2.2
This is utterly silly stuff, played without the saving grace of humor. One Guys Opinion
2.5
It may be the most dazzling bit of business of its kind from the age of digital stunts.The rest of the movie Rogers Movie Nation
1.8
Team G.I. Joe is not only fighting for their lives they are fighting for their very existence. Blu Ray
1.9
The climax of G.I. Joe: Retaliation is either an inspired satirical take on the absurdity of mutually assured destruction or just the absurd end of a .. Mark Reviews Movies
2.8
This whole scheme is silly in the extreme.It is simply an elaborate excuse for a lot more action scenes, in which the president is rescued and the wor .. Lariat
2.5
But Id be hard pressed to call any of it exciting; mostly the film just chugs along, steadily going from one plot point to the next, neither engaging .. Eric Ds Nider
2.0
An indigestible stew of cheesy one liners, perfunctory military battles and bland martial arts, this lumbering sequel starts off on a dud note and sim .. Radio Times
3.0
But at 94 minutes, its pretty darn lean and certainly never boring. Screen It
1.0
Based on the toy (our Action Man), it displays a level of intelligence that will not tax a 12 year old boy. Independent
2.5
Bruce Willis, The Rock, explosions, comedy and action help this popcorn sequel rise above its more Sci Fi predecessor, but even fans caught up in the .. Pop Matters
2.0
The Nature of Imitation is the sound of Dorian Concept systematically deconstructing various genres, stripping them back to the bones underneath and t .. Pop Matters
1.5
Roller coasters dont just speed downhill for the entire ride; there are climbs and flat parts so that you can scream again all the louder when you tak .. The Wrap
1.0
Thats a shame, since the franchise promised some B grade summer fun. News Day
3.0
Entertaining but mindless, the film should open strong, then fade against competition. Film Journal
2.5
Not every funny thing about the movie is.Dumb fun can be, well, fun. Az Central
1.5
At least an ensuing high altitude zipline chase is fresh enough to nudge us back from the ledge. Boston
1.5
Retaliation continues the plot of its predecessor while cashiering most of its cast. Npr
3.0
This hi tech movie based on a war toy franchise stars Jonathan Pryce (who already has form as a Bond movie villain) in a dual role. Guardian
3.2
I dont want to make G.I. Joe: Retaliation sound good, exactly its well executed technocratic action fluff.But it did leave me buzzed rather than drain .. Ew
3.0
The twenty six year old me in 2009 really enjoyed the goofy fun that was the first film, but the ten year old me loved every single moment of the cine .. Cinema Crazed
3.0
Chus film may still be absurd but it has a knowing sense of its own limitations and a firmer grasp of its target audience. Flim List
2.0
This takes all its silly ingredients and smushes them down flat.Fast Five was a good example of how applying The Rock to a tired series could bring it .. Empire
2.0
Positioned as a sequel to Rise of the Cobra (2009), its got a new director, Jon. Susang Ranger
3.0
This much can be said: The story moves well and offers up the occasional surprise, and the film never takes itself too seriously. Common Sense Media
2.5
When children simulate the brutality of war with G.I. Joe action figures and one of those dolls meets his molded plastic maker, there is no blood.The .. Movies
2.5
Instead of long takes, which are lovingly utilized in Step Up 3D, Jon M. Chu opts for increasing volatility in the editing room. Slant Magazine
1.9
People may flock to G.I. Joe: Retaliation despite its inert illogic. But dont say you werent warned. As a wise man once said, knowing is half the batt .. Washington Post
2.0
Johnson is charismatic and personable but deserves better than this lame and unexciting picture. Express
1.9
A little more of this ripe and knowing humor might have gone a long way in breaking the monotony of an inert action film that barely ever kicks into h .. The Movie Boy
2.5
Do we really want our action movies to deliver action that does not stop.Ever Chicago Tribune
2.8
There are plenty of holes in the story, but it moves at such a breathless and economical pace theres not much time to ponder them. Reeling Reviews
1.5
Im making G.I. Joe: Retaliation sound like a helluva lot more fun than it is.Its nowhere near this coherent, either. Flickfilosopher
1.0
H Bigger, louder and, like, way more stupider than its predecessor, this unintentionally hilarious sequel to GI Joe: The Rise of the Cobra is the sort .. The Irish Times
5.0
In the end, however, I suspect director Jon M. Chu knows that what this movies target audience wants is action and lots of it; thats what he delivers. Blogs Indie Wire
3.0
Retaliation is no masterpiece, but its a movie whose fun doesnt feel like a four letter word popcorn entertainment that not only rivals what you see d .. Blogs Indie Wire
2.0
The sequel to 2009s G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra features an almost entirely new cast, anchored by Dwayne Johnson and Adrianne Palicki as new Joes Road .. Las Vegas Weekly
1.9
Everything in G.I. Joe: Retaliation is perfunctory technically proficient but soulless. Its not exciting. Its boring. ReelViews
2.5
Perhaps the bean counters know best as to whether this was worth the effort, but aesthetically the effect is negligible and sometimes, especially when .. Hollywood Reporter
4.3
For all the fuss about the nine month release date delay whether from the conversion to 3D or giving Tatum a larger role, all that matters is if the f .. Lyles Movie Files
2.0
But if this does equally well, it would be a considerable surprise. Standard
2.5
Compiled with more than 40 hours of interviews with Coach Wooden, learn about the man behind the coach. Tony Medley
2.0
The action sequences are so extensive that you can barely blink between explosions, which should satisfy any fanboy cravings.The humor, when it works, .. Los Angeles Times
3.0
With the exceptions of the often mesmerizing Lee and the ever reliable Johnson, the performances are merely serviceable. Variety
3.2
Benedict Cumberbatch Wants You To Know He *Is* The Motherf*cking Grinch The Grinch star takes Mike Ryan through the final scenes of Avengers: Infinity .. Hit Fix
1.3
This is the second awful G.I. Joe movie. It is even worse than the first one. Perhaps there is not a good film to be made from this material. Aisle Seat
3.1
This sequel, which follows Dwayne Johnsons Roadblock as he and other Joes attempt to prevent a nuclear armageddon, pares down both the narrative and n .. Reel Film
1.9
Its a comic book movie without any comic book style, a juvenile genre piece thats all too typically intimidated by strong women but erotically transfi .. Nj
1.9
Even when something really big happens say a major world city being blown up the effect is like being hit with a clowns Nerf bat.The film is as dull a .. The Star
4.0
G.I. Joe is about big boys toys and high calibre action.Tick and tick. Urban Cine File
2.0
Retaliation is still a preposterous and messy 3D spectacle devoid of any kind of soul. Digital Spy
1.5
This movie never realizes how ridiculous anything it does truly is, right up to the last second promise of another sequel. Tamp A Bay
3.1
Without turning into a kids movie, the film has a light touch that is a welcome replacement for the humorless, roid rager bloodlust of many an R rated .. New York Post
1.9
*1/2 (out of four) At least once as kids, we all gave an action figures head the ol 360 degree spin.Watching the confusing 3 D sequel G.I. Joe: Retali .. Red Eye Chicago
2.5
It is, surprisingly, the lesser of the two G.I. Joe films, with Stephen Sommers 2009 The Rise of Cobra featuring much more team spirit, pep and fun. Screen Crush
2.0
Photo A couple of surprises await fans of G.I. Joe: Retaliation, a follow up to the 2009 moneymaker G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra..Those surprises will .. Ny Times
1.5
Preposterous plot points arent any fun when the characters are this thin and uninteresting. Contact Music
1.5
But we do want something beyond the rote and relatively watchable. Film Racket
1.5
A better movie than the first one...which is a little like saying that someone with a terminal illness is better off than a person whos brain dead. Hollywood And Fine
3.8
The first big screen outing of G.I. Joe, The Rise of Cobra, was kind of a spectacular mess, but it was a somewhat entertaining spectacular mess. Movie Crypt
3.0
GI Joe 2 Synopsis The G.I. Joes are not only fighting their mortal enemy Cobra; they are forced to contend with threats from within the government tha .. Movie Web
3.0
Theyre more fun and well cast than most blockbuster actors youll see this summer. Hollywood Chicago
2.0
Yet, I still question the series uneasy mix of sci fi and war movie tropes, a concoction that seems untrue to the toy lines roots.In the end, its too .. Cinemix Tape
3.3
The movie also has some fun bits between Johnson and Channing Tatums Duke, but that light hearted tone doesnt remain consistent throughout.Unfortunate .. ComingSoon
2.2
The Rock provides a suitable steely yet wry charisma as Roadblock, and he and Tatum have a nice rapport while it lasts.But other characters are comple .. Shockya
1.0
But please dont take that claim to be any kind of endorsement for watching this movie. The Shiz Nit
3.0
Daring to question the absurdity of mutually assured destruction while delivering some entertaining action and smart laughs, this is one sequel that p .. What Culture
1.0
The supposedly endearing banter between the usually charismatic Rock and Channing Tatum in the first act feels even more forced than the awful, eye ba .. The Skinny
3.0
If you are 15, however, you should stay and have a grand old time. Scots Man
1.3
By the way, if you still feel compelled to check this movie out for some reason (the studio is banking on the nostalgia factor), dont bother seeing it .. Scene Stealers
3.0
If that sounds like the cinematic equivalent of waterboarding, its not, thanks to a likable set of heroes, better defined than their 2009 predecessors .. The Ooh Tray
1.5
If its all in good fun, then its too disturbing to actually be fun. Movie Mezzanine
3.5
This is a very strange movie with a very welcome sense of humour. Streaming Quickflix
2.5
Call me a Steven Sommers apologist, but I enjoy his fast food style of filmmaking. Fat Guys At The Movies
2.0
And any hint of amusement or wit is quickly glossed over in favour of action sequences, clunky dialogue and forgettable 3 D. The National
2.0
Au contraire for Retaliation is less a sequel than an antidote to the calcified mound of crap that ostensibly inspired it. Entertainment Time
2.5
Its as if Tatum wasnt supposed to be in this movie and was added to juice up a mess. Grant Land
2.5
The filmmakers appear to have handed a dozen or so G.I. Joe dolls to a 9 year old, watched him play for 110 minutes, and then shot a scene for scene r .. Sf Chronicle
2.0
Reese and Wernicks play it straight script is a letdown, given their witty and funny genre spoof Zombieland. Toledo Blade
2.2
The acting is over the top as you might expect with this kind of film. Movie Chambers
1.5
Wayhomer Review #144: G.I. Joe: Retaliation 3D Episode #144 for G.I. Joe: Retaliation 3D, in which our protagonist finally has something nice to say a .. Need Coffee
3.0
As an action franchise derived from a toy, this wisely avoids any temptation to operate as anything more than a series of slick gung ho sequences. Sky
3.1
Its a pretty stunning fight, one the films finale doesnt quite match.GI Joe: Retaliation is by no means a great movie. Free Beacon
2.5
Paramount was wise to move the release of G.I. Joe: Retaliation (rated PG 13 for combat action, mild language, and one non nude undressing scene) from .. World Wng
3.0
Such a nice thought to have in my head throughout this movie; the action scenes are an unapologetic joy to watch, and the Snake Eyes/Storm Shadow dyna .. Schmoes Know
2.0
Its not even like the actors compensate for the middling narrative or downright redundant direction (the post conversion 3D, too, is mostly a darkenin .. Hey U Guys
4.9
If you discount the shoehorned narration that basically crams in everyones needless back story youve got yourself a screenplay simply ripe for action, .. Flixist
3.0
The film is fine, with a more grounded sensibility than the first movie but still maintaining a broadly fun tone. Bad Ass Digest
2.5
Another is the frenetic editing, which is a little like basketballs havoc defense, designed mostly to disrupt and confuse. Twin Cities
2.5
8 things to watch out for this week Feature Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 multiplayer beta debuts on PS4, Monster Hunter World hits PC and Better Call Sau .. Sfx
0.5
One of the most despicable displays in the collision between consumerism and filmmaking The Popcorn Junkie
2.2
Unless youre already amped up from hours at an Xbox, its exhausting, not exhilarating. Oc Register
2.5
Director John M. Chu, whose resume boasts such action epics as Step Up 2: The Streets, Step Up 3D and Justin Beiber: Never Say Never, displays a surpr .. Blogs Houston Press
2.5
The sequel erases the absurd campiness of Stephen Sommers original and attempts a reboot at becoming the next bad ass action franchise, but in the end .. Fox News
0.6
All attempts at humor fall flatter than a Diet Wild Cherry Pepsi left in the August sun all day, and Chu sadly tries to make the film epic in scale, s .. Dc5
3.1
The sequel has more heart and better action than the original but is still mostly for fans of the toys. Rss Feeds Usa Today
3.5
That, and it didnt even give us the Cobra Commander and Destro we wanted until the very end.And if youre going to hire Channing Tatum and you want mal .. Topless Robot
1.5
Drama teachers and directors may use these one act plays free for educational purposes. Movies About
3.0
Despite some flaws, the film still has enough spark and action sequences to entertain audiences. Black Filim
1.5
Ultimately, a new director and a new cast wasnt enough to make this sequel any less forgettable or underwhelming as its predecessor. Breit Bart
1.9
In the end, the heroes collect their medals and smile as if good has triumphed over evil, not sparing a thought to the allied nation across the ocean .. Planit North West
2.5
But, as with most movies that dont have any substance, the pomposity and spectacle grow tiresome. Foresth Art Man
1.3
But the unwanted follow up had at least one thing going for it there was no way it could possibly be worse than the original. Coed Magazine
2.5
This is a movie based on a Hasbro toy, after all its all spectacle and bombast. Mass Live



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