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

Director: Stephen Sommers 
Stars: Dennis Quaid, Channing Tatum, Marlon Wayans (Full Cast)
Studio: Paramount Pictures

 

The Plot: An elite military unit comprised of operatives known as the Global Integrated Joint Operating Entity look to dismantle Cobra, an organization headed by a Scottish arms dealer.

 

THE BUZZ: This is being written just before G.I. Joe‘s first look, which will be revealed during the Superbowl. While the character sheets and other peeks haven’t maintained much enthusiasm for the project, we know that star Channing Tatum is one of the hottest Internet properties around, and co-star Rachel Nichols’s star is rising thanks to her appearance here and inStar Trek. So the eye-candy factor is high, rumor has it CGI-heavy director Stephen Sommers is reigning in the visual effects for a less flashy/more stunt-y production, and actual-real screenwriter Stuart Beattie has a say in the story. This one might not be so bad, you know. More after the aforementioned Superbowl spot surfaces.

 

Warning! This synopsis contains spoilers

 

 

Stephen Sommers will direct (here’s hoping he reigns in the CG), from a script by Stuart Beattie. The story is set at Brussels-based GIJOE, an acronym for the Global Integrated Joint Operating Entity, and revolves around an international co-ed force of operatives who use high-tech equipment to battle Cobra, an evil org headed by a Scottish arms dealer. –Real Movie News 11/20/07 

This has since changed due to overwhelimg negative response from fans and even servicemen.

GiJoe is once again “A real american hero”, not an international UN type organization according to Hasbro-

Now all is back to what GI Joe should be and will hopefully remain!

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