DonCheadle Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 CHRISTY LEMIRE Associated Press Last updated on Wednesday, Aug. 05, 2009 04:18AM EDT It's the biggest movie of the summer that practically no one has seen. G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra opens Friday, but Paramount Pictures isn't screening the blockbuster for critics beforehand. Only a select few writers from blogs and movie websites have seen it for review - such as Harry Knowles, the self-professed "Head Geek" from Ain't It Cool News - and their opinions have been mostly positive. While appealing to a sense of patriotism nationwide, the plan also is inspired by the disparity that existed between the critical trashing Transformers: Rise of the Fallen received and the massive crowds it drew at the box office. "G.I. Joe is a big, fun, summer event movie - one that we've seen audiences enjoy everywhere from Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland to Phoenix, " said Rob Moore, vice chairman of Paramount Pictures. "After the chasm we experienced with Transformers 2 between the response of audiences and critics, we chose to forgo opening-day print and broadcast reviews as a strategy to promote G.I. Joe. We want audiences to define this film." With a reported production budget of $175-million (U.S.) and a cast that includes Dennis Quaid, Channing Tatum, Sienna Miller, Marlon Wayans and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, G.I. Joe follows the adventures of an elite team using high-tech spy and military equipment to take down a corrupt arms dealer. It comes from director Stephen Sommers, whose previous films include The Mummy and Van Helsing. "It's silly. It's a film that plays on its own terms," he said. "I don't think reviews will kill it but I think it'll get a more positive response than they expect. It's a big, silly, pulpy, cartoony action film and it makes no apologies for being that way." :confused: so far it has a 91% from top critics- 10 out of 11 positive. But it looks like a fail. I mean, the Baroness ain't even from Eastern Europe in the movie, and that kid from 3rd rock from the sun plays cobra commander? I will, of course, check it out anyway as I always do with these movies. I'm intrigued by the positive reviews so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicenemyno.3 Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 how the fuck does the goofy long haired kid from third rock from the sun get to be the fucking cobra commander!? i kinda thought this movie was gonna suck. i'll probably see it anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonCheadle Posted August 7, 2009 Author Share Posted August 7, 2009 PE #3: That's the consensus around my parts, we all think it's gonna suck, can't believe the 3rd rock kid is in it, but we're all gonna crack open some junior mints and check that shit anyway. based on these blog reviews, it's better than the trailer makes it look. Then again, Time Out New York and Aint It Cool News aren't really top critics, so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KILZ FILLZ Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Snake eyes looks cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armand hammer Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 looks good but the black peoples heads look shopped :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_R_O_N Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 im not seeing this shit. when did gi joes ever use some accelerator suit? this movie had fail scrawled all over its face before the trailers came out. Hollywood needs to stop making movies involving childhood favorites for a while. And why is there no thread on District 9? that movie looks retarded dope. mecha and aliens?! + /nerdoverload. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autoteller Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 kid rock repeating over and over and over and over and over and over again until you die. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armand hammer Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 @TRON there is a thread somewhere for district 9. its a good movie . also i have always disliked gi joe and his positive messages. fuck you gi joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belmonts Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 but "knowing IS half the battle my niggas" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONY MAYO Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 GI Joe is gonna blow so hard.. /nohomo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viperface Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 SERPENTOR BETTER BE IN THIS... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Orenthal Norton Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 this movie isnt going to live up to the hype. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detroit red Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 dollar show status. thats how i roll. no worries when you pay the same amount for an arizona green tea as you do for your movie ticket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KILZ FILLZ Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Watch this movie be epic and yall gonna look like fools Prolly gonna suck tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DA_BEARS Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Sienna Milller as The Baroness is reason enough for me to watch this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercer Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 I wonder is seargent slaughter is still alive and in this movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcan5 Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 GI JOE IS A NO and district nine looks dope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Mamerro Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 I had no interest in seeing this, but the genuine feeling of surprise being shown by reviewers intrigue me. Especially the reaction to the accelerator suits, which every reviewer hated seeing in the trailers, but then realized that the way they're used in the movie is to basically recreate how you would make your action figures jump in the air and smash against each other when you were 9 years old. Screenings of District 9 however, has everyone seriously shitting their pants with how awesome it is. It's apparently a solid kick to the nuts of a movie that hasn't been seen in a while and people aren't quite expecting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cart_Monkey Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 this thread, aside from a few ads is all ive really seen on the movie that said Is that a fucking Wayans brother in Cheadle's flick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FruityLexia. Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 And why is there no thread on District 9? that movie looks retarded dope. mecha and aliens?! + /nerdoverload. This movie looks fucking good.I saw the preview when i saw that piece of crap drag me to hell flick that even in my high state i could not enjoy. Yeah, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtydoses Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 GI JOE looks fucking TERRIBLE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CACashRefund Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 This move does look atrocious. Marlon Wayans as an action hero? Stick to comedy my nigs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcay Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 shoulda made one out of the PSA's just for a lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earl broclo ESQ Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Are they going to incorporate the Dreadnoks. If so, casting will probably involve these guys: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tails0nE Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 im not seeing this shit. when did gi joes ever use some accelerator suit? this movie had fail scrawled all over its face before the trailers came out. Hollywood needs to stop making movies involving childhood favorites for a while. And why is there no thread on District 9? that movie looks retarded dope. mecha and aliens?! + /nerdoverload. ahem... http://www.12ozprophet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=130354 but this G.I. Joe looks aight... i mean when i first seen the trailer i was mad excited.. but i keep seeing the commercials for it all the time on tv and what not.. i think that they're promoting it like no tomorrow then its not even gonna be all that good like they've done to some movies... either way im still gonna go see this when it comes out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weapon X Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 I think it looks alright, but I prefer the Joes with cool vehicles, not Cyborg Football suits. As a kid, I only played with and bought Cobra vehicles and figures. Also, Baroness not having an accent is megahurtz. They should have cast Aletta Ocean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Mamerro Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 I think it looks alright, but I prefer the Joes with cool vehicles, not Cyborg Football suits. As a kid, I only played with and bought Cobra vehicles and figures. Also, Baroness not having an accent is megahurtz. They should have cast Aletta Ocean. Word is a shitton of vehicles and weapons from the cartoons/toys show up in the movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonCheadle Posted August 7, 2009 Author Share Posted August 7, 2009 I've always wanted to get a "quality control" job on a movie set. Could've set things straight on the set of X Men 3 by sitting around drinking beer and telling them "nah that's stupid" or "don't do that," etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRILLionare Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 i think this is stupid because they call their unit "GI Joe". Wasn't GI Joe originally his own character? and whats with these stupid super suits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_gooch Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 i don't know, this alone makes it worth it: she is dope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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