Movie Review: "GI Joe: The Rise of the Cobra"

This is a highly animated movie based on the Hasbro toy series “GI Joe.” An elite international group of soldiers forms a secretive Brussels-based organization that battles the mysterious terror organization “Cobra.” Cobra is led by a corrupt Scottish arms dealer, Destro, and his mad scientist collaborator. Dennis Quaid plays the leader of the GI Joes.

The animation is superb and non-stop. The roles are predictable and corny. The plot allows some closure at film’s end with an opening for a sequel.

This movie won’t win any academy awards. This is a fun summer adventure movie with elements of Star Wars, James Bond, and The Mummy.