G. I. JOE: RETALIATION

As plausible as this plot may seem; that of nuclear domination by a radical terrorist organization over the other nuclear weapons wielding nations, the methods implemented to achieve said goal is ludicrous. The supporting cast is comprised of a few familiar faces such as Bruce Willis, Jonathan Pryce, Arnold Vosloo, Ray Stevenson and Rza but ironically their characters are as forgettable as the entire TWILIGHT Series. The clear standout is Dwayne Johnson, who takes the reins from Channing Tatum. Johnson is very likeable in nearly every film he does and with this role; he cements his position as probably the only true Action-Star in Hollywood. Similar to the cinematography of every other film (based on a Hasbro toy line), this film also looks video-gamish and cartoonish. Visual razzle and dazzle can only momentarily misdirect from the nonsensical plot. In the hands of an Action-Movie Director, this film may have turned out differently. But in the hands of Jon M. Chu, a bona fide Music Video Director this film is a campy and at times melodramatic mess of a movie. How does directing a bunch of dance movies suddenly qualify one to direct a so-called Blockbuster Action Flick? Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me! G.I. Joe 3 anybody? No Joe!!!

Rating: 4/10

S. V. Fernando