G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra Not to Be Screened by Critcs...Which Means it SUCKS - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 08-05-2009, 11:36 PM

Paramount Pictures wants Channing Tatum's fans to decide for themselves whether the actor's summer blockbuster, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, is worth seeing.

The studio has decided not to preview the film for most critics before Friday's opening, reports the Associated Press. Paramount says it doesn't want a repeat of what happened to its other summer blockbuster, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.

"After the chasm we experienced with Transformers 2 between the response of audiences and critics, we chose to forgo opening-day print and broadcast reviews as a strategy to promote G.I. Joe," said Rob Moore, vice chairman of Paramount. "We want audiences to define this film."

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catlover79 · 08-06-2009, 12:16 AM

Why am I not surprised?

JamesG · 08-06-2009, 12:56 AM

From what I've seen it looks like there's nothing special about it; just some action summer film.

It will probably be blasted by G.I. Joe fans and be regarded as mediocre by everyone else.

Brian Damage · 08-06-2009, 12:56 AM

Me either!

BTW, Monika, your nephew is adorable! God bless!

comedyfreak · 08-06-2009, 08:34 AM

I'll go see it anyway.

catlover79 · 08-06-2009, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Me either!

BTW, Monika, your nephew is adorable! God bless!

Awww, thank you, Brian. How is your little guy doing?

waichingliu81 · 08-06-2009, 02:56 PM

i don't think i will jump into conclusions just yet about the film because i haven't seen it and so i cannot form an opinion on it, yet. yes the film has been slated by critics and fans, but i need to see it for myself and find out whether or not i like it. the posters btw look kind of cool.

TJL · 08-06-2009, 04:59 PM

Aw. looks like Paramount is taking it's ball and going home.

Seriously, did Paramount expect Transformers to get rave reviews from the toughest film critics in the biz?

"Transformers is the best film of the year!" - Variety

Megan Fox gives an Oscar worthy performance!" - New York Times

"If Gene were here, he'd give it a thumbs up too!" - Roger Ebert

Please.

I give them credit for thumbing thier nose at the establishment, but once the fanboys start posting thier reviews on thier websites, you'll know the verdict.

And this is a movie that can't disappoint the fanboys.

MonarC · 08-06-2009, 05:30 PM

That movie looks stupid!!

waichingliu81 · 08-06-2009, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

Aw. looks like Paramount is taking it's ball and going home.

Seriously, did Paramount expect Transformers to get rave reviews from the toughest film critics in the biz?

"Transformers is the best film of the year!" - Variety

Megan Fox gives an Oscar worthy performance!" - New York Times

"If Gene were here, he'd give it a thumbs up too!" - Roger Ebert

Please.

I give them credit for thumbing thier nose at the establishment, but once the fanboys start posting thier reviews on thier websites, you'll know the verdict.

And this is a movie that can't disappoint the fanboys.

transformers was so awful it sucked ass.

Torgo · 08-10-2009, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TJL

And this is a movie that can't disappoint the fanboys.

Actually I think it could piss off the GI Joe fan boys since it looks nothing like the cartoon it's based on.

comedyfreak · 08-10-2009, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Torgo

Actually I think it could piss off the GI Joe fan boys since it looks nothing like the cartoon it's based on.

It did, I read reviews from those fan boys who seen it and they had nothing but complaints about the movie on the superherohype website.

08-05-2009, 11:36 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra Not to Be Screened by Critcs...Which Means it SUCKS Paramount Pictures wants Channing Tatum's fans to decide for themselves whether the actor's summer blockbuster, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, is worth seeing. The studio has decided not to preview the film for most critics before Friday's opening, reports the Associated Press. Paramount says it doesn't want a repeat of what happened to its other summer blockbuster, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. "After the chasm we experienced with Transformers 2 between the response of audiences and critics, we chose to forgo opening-day print and broadcast reviews as a strategy to promote G.I. Joe," said Rob Moore, vice chairman of Paramount. "We want audiences to define this film." http://www.people.com/people/news/0,,4,00.html
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08-06-2009, 12:16 AM	#2
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08-06-2009, 08:34 AM	#5
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TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	Aw. looks like Paramount is taking it's ball and going home. Seriously, did Paramount expect Transformers to get rave reviews from the toughest film critics in the biz? "Transformers is the best film of the year!" - Variety Megan Fox gives an Oscar worthy performance!" - New York Times "If Gene were here, he'd give it a thumbs up too!" - Roger Ebert Please. I give them credit for thumbing thier nose at the establishment, but once the fanboys start posting thier reviews on thier websites, you'll know the verdict. And this is a movie that can't disappoint the fanboys.
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08-06-2009, 12:56 AM	#3
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,140	From what I've seen it looks like there's nothing special about it; just some action summer film. It will probably be blasted by G.I. Joe fans and be regarded as mediocre by everyone else.

08-06-2009, 02:56 PM	#7
waichingliu81 debbie allen Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2006 Location: london, england, UK Posts: 4,347	i don't think i will jump into conclusions just yet about the film because i haven't seen it and so i cannot form an opinion on it, yet. yes the film has been slated by critics and fans, but i need to see it for myself and find out whether or not i like it. the posters btw look kind of cool.

08-06-2009, 05:30 PM	#9
MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	That movie looks stupid!!