Review: GI Joe – THE must see family action film of 2009
Many people my age went into Star Wars Episode 1 with the high expectations that had been building for two decades and came out stunned by the silliness of the movie and the likes of Jar Jar Binks
Sienna Miller as Baroness
Having been raised a fan of GI Joe, I had those same high expectations going into the GI Joe movie. As we took our seats, I hoped that we wouldn’t leave the theater with that same level of disappointment that many Star Wars fans felt after Phantom Menace.
I’m happy to say that GI Joe was everything I hoped it would be and more! With a rating of PG-13, I was afraid that it got the Transformers treatment and would be chocked full of adult situations, language and other things that I wouldn’t willingly expose my 10 year old son to.
Kudos to director Stephen Sommers for keeping true to the spirit of the comic and cartoons and delivering an action packed thrill ride that is appropriate for a great Father/Son outing to the movies! The adult language and romance are kept to an appropriate minimum and movie really only earns it’s PG-13 rating due to constant action, a little gore and troopers getting blasted and burned.
For long time fans of GI Joe, Sommers threw in many tributes to the series, toys and comics. USS Flag makes an appearance, The phrase “knowing is half the battle” is uttered, “Yo Joe” is shouted and there is some sweet Snake Eyes/Storm Shadow swordplay.
In closing, I would like to urge you to take your family to see GI Joe on opening weekend and support this AWESOME movie! It’s rare that Hollywood delivers a great action film that is family appropriate… That is, If you consider a little gun play family appropriate! 
YO! Joe!
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By Chris Hines, August 7, 2009 @ 12:00 pm
Nice Review! I’ll go see it tonight!
By Philip, August 7, 2009 @ 4:39 pm
Been getting a LOT of questions about what age is GI Joe appropriate for. That is really a hard one to answer because it really depends on your parenting style and your child.
Personally I’m a lot more flexible when it comes to action but excessive language and “adult situations” are things a choose to shield my kids from.
I won’t be taking my 7 year old daughter to see GI Joe but my 10 year old son said it was one of the best movies he has ever seen.
Some things that GI Joe has in it that you may want to be aware of.
A few bad words
People falling to their death
Planes exploding
Cars blowing up
nanobots being injected into peoples heads
people getting burned, stabbed, shot, etc.
Lot’s o’ action.
See Ya,
Philip Nelson
By caz, August 7, 2009 @ 5:21 pm
I just saw the movie and honestly I thought it was pretty bad.This is supposed to be the first out of a trilogy but I dont see that happening.The ladies looking hot in their leathers was the only good thing..being honest..wait to rent it..its not worth $9.50…
By Philip, August 7, 2009 @ 5:29 pm
Caz,
What did you dislike about it? Would good to add some contrast to my “glowing” review..
By Joe, August 10, 2009 @ 3:44 am
GI Joe the movie is awesome. it focuses mainly on nanotechnology. this movie should have been made a couple of years ago.
By Acneguy, September 8, 2009 @ 6:02 am
I used to watch GI Joe animated series wayback in my childhood days. the movie version of GI Joe is definitely the best.
By Anne, October 18, 2009 @ 8:01 am
i like GI Joe and my favorite character is Scarlett. i used to watch the cartoon version when i was a teenager.
By Bebeh, December 22, 2009 @ 10:49 am
I love GI Joe the movie. my favorite GI Joe character is Scarlet and the Baroness. I love the GI Joe cartoon version ever since i was a little kid.
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By Caramoan17, December 28, 2009 @ 11:15 am
When i was a kid, i watched GI Joe animated version on TV all the time. GI Joe Movie is also a very good rendition of the original GI Joe cartoon series.
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By Vincent, December 31, 2009 @ 1:02 am
i love the graphics and special effects on the GI JOE Movie. the story line and action sequences are good too.
By Krisse, February 3, 2010 @ 10:52 pm
Cobra commander and Duke are two of my favorite GI Joe characters. the movie is great and i am waiting for a sequel of gi joe perhaps maybe next year or so.
By Gracie Hayes, April 28, 2010 @ 12:51 pm
i love watching GI Joe, both the cartoon series and the movie. I am hoping that they would make a sequel. *
By Wilbert Citizen, October 3, 2010 @ 3:27 pm
I just don´t see movies evolving, For me it´s equivalent the old movies, without the unit study abstraction were much fitter. They had categorize.