VFTF1 Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I also got the feeling that the GI Joe "jumping to dodge missiles in slow mo" was a total rip off of TF movie where Ironhide did that. But you must admit that the suits are no less cheesy than people with NO ARMOR shooting machine guns at each other at close range and never hurting one another. Or people firing RPGs at vehicles, blowing them up, but having the drivers or pilots jump to safety. The suits are the only plausible way I can see GI Joe working in live action/real life. Although it is kind of stupid to consider that Cobra can't come up with GI Joe suit-armor piercing bullets... Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD Blade Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Does anybody know if there's any credibility to the rumor that the director quit after a bad test screening? I know DiBonaventura said that it actually tested really well, but he may have just been trying to put out the fire...with lies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFTF1 Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I read that that rumor was not true - and read it a couple pages back in this thread... or in a link from this thread or something like that. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaijin Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 (edited) One week to go... Another Review Edited July 31, 2009 by Gaijin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Does anybody know if there's any credibility to the rumor that the director quit after a bad test screening?None, it was all BS. I know DiBonaventura said that it actually tested really well, but he may have just been trying to put out the fire...with lies.He wasn't lying, it actually did test well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFTF1 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 One week to go... Another Review That was a good review. I guess I'm not as excited as that guy was... but it sounds like they took a cue from the first Transformers film not to go too far out left field. And I really like that they start in 1641! That's good! Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 That was a good review. I guess I'm not as excited as that guy was... but it sounds like they took a cue from the first Transformers film not to go too far out left field.If the movie adaptation comic is as accurate as I hope it is, there is a neat revelation regarding Storm Shadow/Snake Eyes that ties into the Marvel comics..... The figures have turned out to be surprisingly good, the main problem being the vehicles sans Steel Crusher and alpha vehicles, being far too small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azrael Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 If the movie adaptation comic is as accurate as I hope it is, there is a neat revelation regarding Storm Shadow/Snake Eyes that ties into the Marvel comics..... I think that plot point is permanently fixed into the Snake-Eyes/Storm Shadow-mythos now. I've seen it used in various places outside of Marvel Comics's take on the franchise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaijin Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Hmmm...midnight showing in my town. To go or not to go. I was going to just see it the actual day it opens, but this is intriguing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Rise of Cobra Charity Screening Coverage at HISS Tank Twitter Updates Coverage From Rise of Cobra Screening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 The only Twitter I check: http://twitter.com/cobracommander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelsain Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 The only Twitter I check: http://twitter.com/cobracommander That's outstanding. I don't have the twitter, but it's worth a bookmark and checking in every couple of days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfx Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Am i the 1st on MW to give a review? Just back from a special preview screening. I found it pretty awesome....and definately better than Bayformers 2. There was enough fanservice in there to satiate the fans, Baroness is hawt....action was non-stop....Duke was kinda meh but Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow was awesome. Pretty cool movie. Never a dull moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent ONE Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 As far as SEALs and other special forces level of strength. I can't mention specifics, but I have first hand, on the ground knowledge of just how strong these guys are. Truth is, they aren't really. There are all endurance athletes. Not powerlifters. Now all of em can do say 20 pullups which is a serious strength achievement, but most weigh under 170. The real issue is training risk... To gain strength you have to undergo risk in lifting heavy. It costs over $4mil to train one SEAL (at their peak deployable value) , so they are not encouraged to take risks in their weight training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFTF1 Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 The only Twitter I check: http://twitter.com/cobracommander At Home Depot and feeling nostalgic. I don't think I've browsed for homemade bomb components since grade school. ROTFL!!!!!!!!!!!!!LMAO!!!!! THAT IS GREAT!!! The real issue is training risk... To gain strength you have to undergo risk in lifting heavy. It costs over $4mil to train one SEAL (at their peak deployable value) , so they are not encouraged to take risks in their weight training. I should use a similar argument with my girlfriend. See, I'm just starting out with this physical fitness thing. I'm not horribly fat, but I just turned thirty, and noticed the gutt is getting a bit visible and that I haven't moved my sorry butt since high school when I played basketball on the varsity team. So ... having in the past epically failed at sustaining long term work out routines (because I'd go to a fitness club and do everything there was to do for three hours and then everything would hurt the next day and I'd never go back)... I decided to take the slow but steady road. Only 1 kilometer on the exercise bike, 50 sit ups, and using one of those rung/metal things as a temp substitute for weight lifting to get the muscles back to life. But she goes and tells me that I should be doing 10 km a day... and I have been for the last week...but it totally sucks. I feel like I actually don't do anything to loose my gutt, end up being too tired to do my sit ups/ stomach crunches and barely manage the weight rung thingy... Plus - I used to have a routine ever day... but now it's like...10 km..dag...I'm beat... can't do anything the next day... stupid girlfriends ... I should maybe stop listening to her and tell her to get back on her diet which she quit like a month ago... umm... But thank you David for the Cobra Commander twitter link! That is AWESOME! Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaijin Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Hehehe... The Invasion of Cobra Island. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grss1982 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Am i the 1st on MW to give a review? Just back from a special preview screening. I found it pretty awesome....and definately better than Bayformers 2. There was enough fanservice in there to satiate the fans, Baroness is hawt....action was non-stop....Duke was kinda meh but Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow was awesome. Pretty cool movie. Never a dull moment. Did she have a European accent? Like the baroness of G.I. Joe: Resolute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 (edited) Just saw the movie in Hong Kong tonight. Quite a big turnout... GI Joe is not as well known in this part of the world, but I guess the marketing department has done a decent job in attracting the main crowd. As a casual fan, I only know some of the history, and did not have the baggage that many die-hard fans have. Thus, I was able to enjoy it much better than Transformers. Here are some thoughts (spoiler-alert) Things I don't like: - The whole idea of Snake-eyes taking a vow of silence is silly; I personally think a disfiguring injury would have been more effective - The backstory of Baroness, somehow I find her being mind-controlled kind of lame - The lips on Snake-eyes' mask, again, very silly and takes away from his coolness - The accelerator suits!!! In any other science fiction movie, they would have been okay, but not in GIJoe, please... reminds me too much of Iron Man Things I do like: - Storm shadow was bad-ass - Destro and Cobra Commander were cool villains - All the jets and vehicles... they were awesome. Now if only the night raven could transform Overall, the movie is very entertaining and not campy like I was afraid it would be. I enjoyed it much better than TF2. Edited August 6, 2009 by Ivan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Did she have a European accent? Like the baroness of G.I. Joe: Resolute. No European accent, but she was still badass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr March Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Well, the nails in the coffin are finally hitting down hard.... GI Joe won't screen for critics "We want audiences to define this film." *chortle* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Focker Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Well, the nails in the coffin are finally hitting down hard.... GI Joe won't screen for critics *chortle* Did you know most of those blogs and website owners have received toys and promo gift packages from Hasbro? Majority of them like the perks they get and won't bite the hand that feeds them. Movie could still be fun but I bet it will still be bad movie. Dumb stupid fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 2 guys I personally know of who were going to watch the movie but hated everything about it prior ended up loving it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerwalk25 Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Am i the 1st on MW to give a review? Just back from a special preview screening. I found it pretty awesome....and definately better than Bayformers 2. There was enough fanservice in there to satiate the fans, Baroness is hawt....action was non-stop....Duke was kinda meh but Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow was awesome. Pretty cool movie. Never a dull moment. I hear that it's open for a sequel. Any truth to the speculation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Few movies AREN'T open for a sequel. You can always have for any movie: A. "He was only mostly dead". B. "Here's his evil brother" C. "They got back together" D. "They were brought out of retirement" E. "He got over it" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfx Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 I hear that it's open for a sequel. Any truth to the speculation? Yea it is.....it was known since the filming that its called the "Rise of Cobra" and the organization wasn't formed during the movie's timeline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr March Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Well, since Paramount is denying me the entertainment of a good movie, it's up to the critics to provide the entertainment by making me laugh at a bad movie. First up, Empire Magazine Bond without the style and Team America without the bellylaughs. The moronic script and nonsensical plot are good for a snicker, though. Not bad, but I want more Did you know most of those blogs and website owners have received toys and promo gift packages from Hasbro? Majority of them like the perks they get and won't bite the hand that feeds them. Movie could still be fun but I bet it will still be bad movie. Dumb stupid fun. Paramount can buy as many shill reviews with free toys as they like, G.I. Joe doesn't have a chance in hell of beating Team America! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 I hear that it's open for a sequel. Any truth to the speculation? The way the movie ends, it'd be weird if they didn't make a sequel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaijin Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 (edited) I could care less about no screenings for critics. I rarely agree with critics. If I watch it and I think it sucks, then to me it sucks. If I like it, then I like it. But seems like most people will bitch about it sucking before seeing it, then pay to see it, whine about it, buy the DVD when it comes out, and bitch about it raping their childhood. They'll probably buy all the toys supporting it, and bitch about that too. Edited August 7, 2009 by Gaijin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 (edited) The worst part about not showing a movie to critics is that it makes all the critics decide the movie will suck, then the critics go to see it and announce that it does, indeed, suck just like they knew it would. Besides that, the movie is friggin' GI Joe, there were very slim odds any critic was going to love it, they'd lose all their critic cred in the critic circles they run in. Of course, most movies that don't screen do indeed suck. Edited August 7, 2009 by jenius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taksraven Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Reviews for this film are emerging. Garth from Dark Horizons seems to be fairly kind to it to me. The last line of his review, however, is VERY funny...... "As a cheesy, mindless kid blockbuster it's perfectly mediocre, those already labeling it a highlight of the Summer though need to seriously get their heads examined." Here is the rest, enjoy..... http://www.darkhorizons.com/reviews/949/G-...e-Rise-of-Cobra Taksraven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfx Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Reviews for this film are emerging. Garth from Dark Horizons seems to be fairly kind to it to me. The last line of his review, however, is VERY funny...... "As a cheesy, mindless kid blockbuster it's perfectly mediocre, those already labeling it a highlight of the Summer though need to seriously get their heads examined." Here is the rest, enjoy..... http://www.darkhorizons.com/reviews/949/G-...e-Rise-of-Cobra Taksraven Not sure....but he may be right. My expectations of the show were pretty low and after TF 2 i thought it may suck more....but was pretty surprised later. Sure it was cheesy and all...but it made hella more sense than TF did. In fact i think GIJOE did not take itself too seriously whereas TF sorta did....that was the main difference. Oh that and also Stephen Sommers seems to be way better than Michael Bay in scene transitions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impreszive Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 I went to gawk at Sienna Miller. I was pleased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklotus Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 I went to gawk at Sienna Miller. I was pleased. Thanks. I guess I will do that too. I need a change of scenery after gawking at Megan Fox's baywatch-like running scene in sand wearing only tees and shorts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phobos Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 I could care less about no screenings for critics. I rarely agree with critics. If I watch it and I think it sucks, then to me it sucks. If I like it, then I like it. But seems like most people will bitch about it sucking before seeing it, then pay to see it, whine about it, buy the DVD when it comes out, and bitch about it raping their childhood. They'll probably buy all the toys supporting it, and bitch about that too. :lol: Quoted for truth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent ONE Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 I could care less about no screenings for critics. I rarely agree with critics. If I watch it and I think it sucks, then to me it sucks. If I like it, then I like it. But seems like most people will bitch about it sucking before seeing it, then pay to see it, whine about it, buy the DVD when it comes out, and bitch about it raping their childhood. They'll probably buy all the toys supporting it, and bitch about that too. I think thats mostly people here and other boards like this.. but yes. Great post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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