G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra - Grading & Discussion - Page 2

cultcross · August 5 2009, 07:49 PM

Agent Richard07 wrote:

Black Lodge wrote:

I can't stand what they have done with the look of Cobra Commander. His action figure looked so cool and evil.

I liked the hood. Apparently they didn't go with it because it was too reminiscent of the Ku Klux Klan's attire.

Given that he is (I presume) a 'bad guy', what was the worry with comparisons to the KKK?

Plomeek Broth · August 5 2009, 08:02 PM

I hope it makes enough money to become a franchise. I also hope Tomax and Xamot, Serpentor, Major Bludd, the Dreadnoks, the Crimson Guards, the robotic BATS, and Dr. Mindbender make into the sequels.

jep316 · August 5 2009, 09:03 PM

cultcross wrote:

Agent Richard07 wrote:

Black Lodge wrote:

I can't stand what they have done with the look of Cobra Commander. His action figure looked so cool and evil.

I liked the hood. Apparently they didn't go with it because it was too reminiscent of the Ku Klux Klan's attire.

Given that he is (I presume) a 'bad guy', what was the worry with comparisons to the KKK?

I guess even murderous terror Leaders have to be P.C. for the general movie audience

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Agent Richard07 · August 5 2009, 09:13 PM

^ Yeah, maybe they felt it might be too much for what's supposed to be a fun summer movie.

captcalhoun · August 5 2009, 09:17 PM

i just want Flint and Jaye in the sequel. couldn't give a rat's ass about anyone else. preferably with Jaye being played by Jen Garner. (C'mon, Sydney Bristow was a 5-year audition for 'fit brunette who kicks ass and disguises herself a lot' Lady Jaye)

Davros · August 5 2009, 10:08 PM

Does it have a cheesy PSA at the end?

Gryffindorian · August 5 2009, 10:24 PM

On a side note, Channing Tatum is multi-racial (he's not 100% pureblood Caucasian like the original Duke character). I guess that's negligible, considering they cast a black actor to play Ripcord.

Plomeek Broth · August 5 2009, 10:34 PM

Why doesn't Destro in the film have a silver head of metal? Did they think he would stick out in a public place or something?

Peter the Younger · August 5 2009, 10:50 PM

Drone36929 wrote:

On a side note, Channing Tatum is multi-racial (he's not 100% pureblood Caucasian like the original Duke character). I guess that's negligible, considering they cast a black actor to play Ripcord.

I wouldn't be surprised if they wrote the Ripcord character as Stalker (who was big in the comics and was often featured with Duke), but had to change the name because of the modern connotations of the word "stalker." So they picked a fairly generic Joe nobody would miss (apologies to all six Ripcord fans.)

Aragorn · August 5 2009, 11:28 PM

Peter the Younger wrote:

I wouldn't be surprised if they wrote the Ripcord character as Stalker (who was big in the comics and was often featured with Duke), but had to change the name because of the modern connotations of the word "stalker." So they picked a fairly generic Joe nobody would miss (apologies to all six Ripcord fans.)

So that explains then the remake of "Kolchak: The Night Person."

Broccoli · August 6 2009, 02:01 AM

Davros wrote:

Does it have a cheesy PSA at the end?

That would be win.

Garibaldi O'brien · August 6 2009, 02:10 AM

I haven't never seen lower expectations for a film since Southland Tales, so it has nowhere to go but up!

80's nostalgia + Doctor #9 + Baroness lust = adds up to me paying to see this on a big screen nicely toasted.

Davros · August 6 2009, 02:17 AM

Broccoli wrote:

Davros wrote:

Does it have a cheesy PSA at the end?

That would be win.

Maybe one like this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1BDM...om=PL&index=18

billcosby · August 6 2009, 03:39 AM

Agent Richard07 wrote:

Black Lodge wrote:

I can't stand what they have done with the look of Cobra Commander. His action figure looked so cool and evil.

I liked the hood. Apparently they didn't go with it because it was too reminiscent of the Ku Klux Klan's attire.

Erm, GIJoe fans will know that Cobra Commander also wore an awesome silver shield/helmet thing over his face. The KKK doesn't use those.

I just think Hollywood has an avertion to completely masked cinema characters. With Darth Vader an exception, I find these days masked characters spend little screen time with their face covered. Just look at Spider Man. He can't keep his friggin' mask on for more than a few minutes.

Agent Richard07 · August 6 2009, 03:48 AM

billcosby wrote:

Agent Richard07 wrote:

Black Lodge wrote:

I can't stand what they have done with the look of Cobra Commander. His action figure looked so cool and evil.

I liked the hood. Apparently they didn't go with it because it was too reminiscent of the Ku Klux Klan's attire.

Erm, GIJoe fans will know that Cobra Commander also wore an awesome silver shield/helmet thing over his face.

That's true. I don't know why that wasn't used in this movie.

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August 5 2009, 08:02 PM	#17
Plomeek Broth Commander Location: Tennessee	Re: G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra - Grading & Discussion I hope it makes enough money to become a franchise. I also hope Tomax and Xamot, Serpentor, Major Bludd, the Dreadnoks, the Crimson Guards, the robotic BATS, and Dr. Mindbender make into the sequels.

August 5 2009, 09:13 PM	#19
Agent Richard07 The Tim Burton Version Location: Defying Logic	Re: G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra - Grading & Discussion ^ Yeah, maybe they felt it might be too much for what's supposed to be a fun summer movie.

August 5 2009, 09:17 PM	#20
captcalhoun Admiral Location: gone	Re: G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra - Grading & Discussion i just want Flint and Jaye in the sequel. couldn't give a rat's ass about anyone else. preferably with Jaye being played by Jen Garner. (C'mon, Sydney Bristow was a 5-year audition for 'fit brunette who kicks ass and disguises herself a lot' Lady Jaye)

August 5 2009, 10:08 PM	#21
Davros Fleet Admiral Location: Kaled bunker, Skaro	Re: G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra - Grading & Discussion Does it have a cheesy PSA at the end? __________________ "With great power comes great responsibility"-Uncle Ben Parker

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August 5 2009, 10:24 PM	#22
Gryffindorian Vice Admiral Location: Hogwarts	Re: G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra - Grading & Discussion On a side note, Channing Tatum is multi-racial (he's not 100% pureblood Caucasian like the original Duke character). I guess that's negligible, considering they cast a black actor to play Ripcord. __________________ "I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve." --Bilbo Baggins, LOTR: Fellowship of the Ring

August 5 2009, 10:34 PM	#23
Plomeek Broth Commander Location: Tennessee	Re: G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra - Grading & Discussion Why doesn't Destro in the film have a silver head of metal? Did they think he would stick out in a public place or something?

August 6 2009, 02:10 AM	#27
Garibaldi O'brien Rear Admiral Location: FL, USA	Re: G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra - Grading & Discussion I haven't never seen lower expectations for a film since Southland Tales, so it has nowhere to go but up! 80's nostalgia + Doctor #9 + Baroness lust = adds up to me paying to see this on a big screen nicely toasted.