First off let me say that I am not a
professional critic, nor do I work for anyone associated with this
film. What I am is a fan. I grew up with GI Joe as a kid, both the
action figures and the cartoons and I'd have loved a live action movie
to have been made back then. I'm also, if you have been reading this
blog regularly, a big fan of Christopher Eccleston. Now I'd have seen
this movie anyway, even if Chris didn't have such a prominent role in
it. I also loved Stephen Sommers Mummy movies, my favorite being The
Mummy Returns. SO, now that you know where I am coming from, on to the
film!
I loved it and not just Chris' scenes. You also don't
have to be an GI Joe fan to understand what is going on. The film will
show you whatever backstory is key. It's sci-fi action adventure with
some drama and just a really fun time. I won't spoil anything in this
review but the effects are mind blowing, there are good looking men and
women in interesting costumes with interesting tech, and there are
explosions, lots of explosions. There is also a really cool underwater
battle (think Thunderball with a massive upgrade). There are plenty of
plot twists but not overly complicated and you actually care about what
these characters get up to, regardless of whom you are cheering for.
Now,
for those critics who complained about Chris' accent, let me just say
that I thought it was consistent, well done, understandable, and made
it clear that his character was Scottish. And for those of you who
would still complain about all things Gaelic let me just say "Plughaugh mah hon!" and while I'm unsure on the spelling it does convey my sentiment.
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