: The dialogue is serviceable but often cheesy, relying heavily on action tropes and "save the world" clichés.
I. Joe lore, or perhaps a to the recent Snake Eyes spin-off?
: He finally gets a mask that looks like the iconic 80s design, which is a major win for longtime fans. The Cons G.I. Joe 2: El contraataque (2013)
: Dwayne Johnson breathes much-needed life into the franchise with his natural charisma. Bruce Willis joins as the "original" Joe, though his performance feels largely like a cameo. Returning favorites like Snake Eyes remain the silent, reliable backbone of the action. The Pros
G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013)—known as El contraataque in Spanish markets—is a high-octane, muscle-bound sequel that pivots away from the high-tech "accelerator suits" of the first film in favor of grit, camouflage, and the star power of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. : The dialogue is serviceable but often cheesy,
: The Joes are framed for a crime they didn't commit and nearly wiped out in a devastating surprise attack. The survivors, led by Roadblock (Johnson), must go "off the grid" to expose a Cobra imposter sitting in the Oval Office and stop a satellite-based weapon of mass destruction.
If you want a movie where things blow up beautifully and ninjas fight on ropes, this is a 10/10. As a piece of cinema, it’s a standard summer blockbuster that prioritizes spectacle over substance. It’s loud, fast, and exactly what you’d expect from a movie based on action figures. : He finally gets a mask that looks
: This is the film's strongest suit. The standout sequence involves a dizzying ninja battle on the side of a Himalayan mountain, featuring zip-lines and swordplay that defy gravity. Director Jon M. Chu brings a kinetic energy to the choreography that outshines the original.