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.
: 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. G.I. Joe 2: El contraataque (2013)
: Most of the cast from the first film is discarded very early on, which might frustrate fans of Channing Tatum’s Duke. Final Verdict If you want a movie where things blow
: 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. : This is the film's strongest suit
: It feels more like the "Real American Hero" toys and cartoons than the first movie, trading CGI-heavy suits for tactical gear and heavy artillery.
: He finally gets a mask that looks like the iconic 80s design, which is a major win for longtime fans. The Cons
: The mountain-side ninja fight is a masterclass in action set-pieces.