bewareofgeek | Ave, Josephus!

So, I took my sister to see GI JOE today. And as usual, some thoughts:

"In the not too-distant future." Next Sunday, AD?
Neither Wayans nor Gordon-Levitt were problems, really. Ripcord was a character with a sense of humor, not a humorous character. And the Doctor brought back no memories of "3rd Rock From the Son"
Oddly, though, the Commander's voice reminded me more of cartoon Destro. Probably for the best, since few can do a good Chris Latta.
The suits... a big part of the advertising, a very small part of the movie. And oddly ineffective. If it were up to me, I'd stic them in a closet for the inevitable sequel.
Snake Eyes rocked. Even as a child. While his origin is different (and reminiscent of Richard Dragon's) it works for the movie.
Nice Brendan Fraser cameo. I guess Alex O'Connell's daughter married a guy named Stone.
If I had one negative, it would be that the movie was 50% Duke/Ana, 30% Ripcord/Scarlett, 10% Snake Eyes, and 10% everyone else.

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All in all, a decent popcorn flick.

"For he's a jolly good fellow..."