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An elite military unit comprised of special operatives known as G.I. Joe, operating out of The Pit, takes on an evil organization led by a notorious arms dealer.

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Two soldiers stationed in Kazahkstan (Captain Duke Hauser and his partner "Ripcord") are ordered to transport special warheads created by MARS, an arms' manufacturer controlled by James McCullen. When they are attacked by thieves (led by Anastasia DeCobray, with whom Duke has history), they are saved by a top secret, international special forces unit known as "G.I. Joe". The leader of G.I. Joe, General Abernathy (or Hawk) is on the trail of the thieves: an evil organization called "Cobra". While Duke and Ripcord train to join the Joes, McCullen ("Destro") is secretly working for Cobra and plotting to recapture his metal-eating "Nanomite" warheads. Duke and Ripcord (with help from Heavy Duty, Snake Eyes, and the rest of the Joes) must prove that they are Real American Heroes -- by stopping the launch of these warheads before Cobra uses them to take over the world. Written by John Wiggins

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gi joe | warhead | cobra | snake | captain | See more »

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Rated PG-13 for strong sequences of action violence and mayhem throughout | See all certifications »

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7 August 2009 (USA)  »

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Budget:

$175,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£1,708,760 (UK) (7 August 2009)

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$150,167,630 (USA) (30 October 2009)
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Trivia

The COBRA nanomites, which decay metal, are colored green to resemble fungus, which can also decay metal. See more »

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During M.A.R.S./Cobra's first attempt to steal the warheads, Duke and the other soldiers on escort duty stand in a line to meet the attackers. Trained soldiers would have sought cover or concealment and returned fire from behind trees, disabled vehicles, and other terrain. See more »

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[first lines]
Bastille Prison Warden: James McCullen, you Scottish pig, you've been found guilty of treason for the sale of military arms to the enemies of our Lord, King Louis XIII, even whilst you sold arms to our Lord himself.
James McCullen - 1641: Your king is a vile bag of filth who murders his own allies. I should have charged him double.
Bastille Prison Warden: You tried to overthrow the Crown in conspiracy with its enemies.
James McCullen - 1641: Unlike your simpleton king, his enemies know that is the true McCullen destiny not simple to supply arms, but to run the wars!
Bastille Prison Warden: Do you ...
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In the closing credits, the Sigma Six logo from the animated cartoon G.I. Joe: Sigma 6 can be seen on a patchwork metal object. See more »

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References Apollo 13 (1995) See more »

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"Portis"
Written by Henrik Jakobsson
Performed by Henrik Jakobsson featuring Jax Diamondz
Courtesy of Everlastic Records
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Good for what it is
6 August 2009 | by (United Kingdom) – See all my reviews

I watched this film last night and luckily I had no high expectations. As a fan of the G.I Joe toys when I was a kid (back then they where called Action Force) I had a good idea of the characters and story before hand. I am glad to say this film stayed true to most of the original concepts with a few tweaks for the better here and there.

Go see this film if you want to see a fun action film full of special effects and doesn't take itself too seriously.

Don't go and see this film if you are an uptight, unhappy film critic that spends too much time highlighting plot holes and acting because that's not what this film is about. It's more of a roller-coaster ride. Fast, furious and just fun.


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