G.I. Joe: Retaliation

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G.I. Joe: Retaliation

PG-13

2013

1h 50m

Action

Adventure

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In the continuing adventures of the G.I. Joe team, Duke (Channing Tatum), second-in-command Roadblock (Dwayne Johnson), and the rest of the Joes (D.J. Cotrona, Lee Byung-hun) face a two-fold threat. Not only is their mortal enemy COBRA rearing its ugly head again, but there is also a threat from within the U.S. government: There might be an impostor in the White House. Meanwhile, Snake Eyes (Ray Park) is on a search for inner peace but learns that his nemesis, Storm Shadow, is still alive.

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Critics Consensus

Though arguably superior to its predecessor, G.I. Joe: Retaliation is overwhelmed by its nonstop action and too nonsensical and vapid to leave a lasting impression.

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Wesley Morris

Grantland

01/03/2014

Did you think a second G.I. Joe movie was a good idea?

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Louis Black

Austin Chronicle

04/05/2013

1.5/5

As to be expected, Johnson actually imbues his character with some humanity, but in the cacophony that is this movie, this doesn't really amount to much.

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Leonard Maltin

leonardmaltin.com

04/02/2013

There's a decent attempt to humanize the characters and make them more than mere fighting machines...but there are also potholes in the logic of the screenplay, by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick.

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

10/14/2024

2/5

The plot is still a preposterous and contrived mess of implausibility, but, remember, you were supposed to turn your brain off.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

04/27/2023

2/4

The film ricochets between interesting characters and idiotic ones, between clever plot developments and ludicrous ones, between smart dialogue and -- wait, scratch that; there is no smart dialogue, just marble-mouthed monologues and limp quips.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

08/30/2022

1/4

If I’m going to be watching a cartoon, I prefer it to be animated.

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Eddie Z

@RT04687948 Feb 5

The fight scenes were pretty decent. The story wasn't great, but it's worth a watch if you like action movies.

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Ben N

@Bneffer Dec 30

This movie knows how to set up a villain. Unfortunately, there is no payoff and a sequel (part three) has not been made. Made with major star power, including Dwayne Johnson at his biggest, there was plenty going right with this film, despite how silly the premise is. The key was, the movie knows it is making a silly GI Joe plot and leans into it with Zartan hamming it up. Overall a decent 2nd movie in a franchise that wasn't going to be great, but could have been a cult hit if done right. I guess we never know now.

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Ed R

@JustcallmeER Dec 28

Very tough watch and sequel!

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Garrett P

@petersongarrett1991 Dec 24

This one's better than the first one but still not a good movie 😞

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Paul S

@PManRager Dec 15

There were some decisions in the storytelling that didn't make a lot of sense for me, and it made this movie less than what it could've been. Despite its shortcomings, this movie was incredibly fun to watch. The action was awesome, the story was intense, and the visuals were amazing. I definitely recommend it for action, spy-thriller, and combat fans, and for fans of the G.I. Joe franchise!

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TheMovieSearch R

@TheMovieSearch Dec 8

G.I. Joe: Retaliation is an action-packed blockbuster that embraces the over-the-top world of elite soldiers. Channing Tatum delivers a strong, charismatic performance, holding his own as a central hero, while Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson adds extra energy and screen presence without overshadowing the cast. The story isn’t perfect—some plot points feel forced and the screenplay leans on spectacle over subtlety—but it effectively drives the film forward and keeps viewers engaged. The action sequences are thrilling, from high-stakes stunts to explosive set pieces, capturing the chaos and scale of the G.I. Joe universe. While critics often dismiss it, the movie succeeds in delivering fun, escapist entertainment, staying true to the characters and gadgets fans love. It’s not flawless, but it’s a wild, energetic ride that’s best enjoyed on its own terms.

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Jon M. Chu

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Dwayne Johnson

Roadblock

Bruce Willis

Joe Colton

Channing Tatum

Duke

Adrianne Palicki

Lady Jaye

D.J. Cotrona

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Synopsis

In the continuing adventures of the G.I. Joe team, Duke (Channing Tatum), second-in-command Roadblock (Dwayne Johnson), and the rest of the Joes (D.J. Cotrona, Lee Byung-hun) face a two-fold threat. Not only is their mortal enemy COBRA rearing its ugly head again, but there is also a threat from within the U.S. government: There might be an impostor in the White House. Meanwhile, Snake Eyes (Ray Park) is on a search for inner peace but learns that his nemesis, Storm Shadow, is still alive.

Director: Jon M. Chu
Producer: Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Brian Goldner
Screenwriter: Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Paramount Pictures, Skydance Media, Di Bonaventura Pictures, Hasbro
Rating: PG-13 (Intense Seq of Combat Violence|Brief Sensuality|Language|Martial Arts Action)
Genre: Action, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 28, 2013, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 10, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $122.5M
Runtime: 1h 50m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, SDDS, Dolby Digital, Datasat
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)