Additional InformationIn an age when the threat of global terrorism looms large, the world needs a hero--or a whole team of heroes. And who better suited to the job than the Global Integrated Joint Operating Entity (otherwise known as G.I. JOE), an elite military unit set up to counter those groups or individuals who pose a threat to peace, and who seek to destabilise the world through terrorist means. One such organisation is Cobra, a shadowy international crime syndicate bent on world domination. Not only must G.I. JOE contend with this persistent threat, but it must also thwart the plans of a corrupt arms trader named Destro, known for his cutthroat dealings. Sophisticated and determined though its enemies may be, G.I. JOE is always one step ahead of the game with the very latest in next-generation spy technology and military equipment at its disposal. And it will stop at nothing to hunt down its enemies; whether they're hiding in the mountains of Central Asia, the deserts of Egypt, the crowded streets of Paris, or beneath the ice caps of the North Pole. <BR>After the success of their previous effort to adapt a toy franchise to the big screen (TRANSFORMERS), Paramount decided it was high time to dust off another vintage Hasbro toy line: Action Man. With Stephen Sommers (THE MUMMY, VAN HELSING) at the helm and an impressive cast, this live-actioner promised to be something a bit special. And G.I. JOE û THE RISE OF COBRA doesn't disappoint on that front; it's a well-crafted film, with just the right amount of thrills, spills, and eye-popping visuals to keep blockbuster fans enthralled.
ReviewsSunday Mail - It's complete nonsense but absolutely marvellous nonsense, Screen International - Unpretentious popcorn entertainment which delivers the goods and should be a sizable hit, Shadows On The Wall - The filmmakers have harvested the coolest elements from blockbusters over the past five or six years, Daily Mirror - The film delivers a two-hour blast of fun sure to delight the kid in all of us, ViewLondon - A trashy but nonetheless hugely enjoyable action-adventure with superb effects, exciting action sequences, likeable characters and a neat line in techno-gadgetry, The People - Fantastic... never stops delivering thrills, action and adventure!, Time Out - G.I. JOE is big, dumb, loud and utterly relentless: basically, everything you could ever want from a summer blockbuster, Variety - Packs some eye-popping sights and a nifty collection of gadgets and gizmos, Total Film - Stephen Sommers marshals the mayhem with the same hectic enthusiasm as his previous live-action cartoons, SFX Magazine - Coming after Michael Bay's terrifyingly psychotic TRANSFORMERS sequel, it's a relief to have a lowbrow fantasy actioner that's lively and busy without being crushingly relentless, Sky Movies - A hoot from explosive start to deafening finish