The Joes Are coming To The Big Screen

The Transformers made a killing in the box office for both of its films. And not only that, it also resulted in the current frenzy in Hollywood to remake all of the popular cartoons that were shown on TV in the 80's. One such films to be shown is G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, based on the popular G.I. Joe cartoon and toy line.

For those not in the know, the G. I. Joe franchise is all about the adventures of an elite group of soldiers known as G. I. Joes (what else). The Joes, as they are often referred to, must fight the terrorist organization Cobra and their leader, the mysterious Cobra Commander.

As have been revealed by information coming from the film, instead of focusing on a particular adventure of the Joes, the movie will focus on their origins. It will also reveal how Cobra came into being, as well as the origins of Cobra Commander. This can be seen as a guarantee for a sequel in case the film turns out to be a hit.

But is G. I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra the next big one to hit the theaters? This one is not yet certain, however, there are some hints that you can bet on. The movie cast list itself proves quite promising. Dennis Quaid heads the list as Hawk, and is sure enough to give the movie at least some impact. However, there are still some reservations among fans about the other cast members. One of the most anticipated characters in the movie is Cobra Commander himself. And with no images of the live action Cobra Commander available yet, fans are still pretty much waiting. On consolation though is that the role will be played by Christopher Eccleston, who played the Doctor in the popular Doctor Who series, which pretty much gives audiences an idea.

Another thing that fans are eagerly waiting for are the costumes, vehicles and fight scenes that the cartoon is very much known for. The promotional photos shown of the character Snake Eyes shows a definitely good-looking suit that is close to the original. On the other hand, preview of the “accelerator suits” were not quite well received by many fans, maybe due to it being new to the franchise.

And then of course, there is the story. Don't expect critics raving on this one. Movie critics, for some reason or another, abhor anything that is based on a cartoon. Maybe what would make this movie definitely work is a story that will make fans giddy with delight, while still letting the general public make heads and tails about it. And this we won't see until the film is released.

So is G. I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra a must see movie? Well, we still have three weeks to wait and see. http://www.tvaddicts.tv/

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