G.i. Joe 2: El Contraataque (2013) [ Top | GUIDE ]

: The Joes are framed for a crime they didn't commit and nearly wiped out in a devastating surprise attack. The survivors, led by Roadblock (Johnson), must go "off the grid" to expose a Cobra imposter sitting in the Oval Office and stop a satellite-based weapon of mass destruction.

If you want a movie where things blow up beautifully and ninjas fight on ropes, this is a 10/10. As a piece of cinema, it’s a standard summer blockbuster that prioritizes spectacle over substance. It’s loud, fast, and exactly what you’d expect from a movie based on action figures.

: The mountain-side ninja fight is a masterclass in action set-pieces. G.I. Joe 2: El contraataque (2013)

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: Most of the cast from the first film is discarded very early on, which might frustrate fans of Channing Tatum’s Duke. Final Verdict : The Joes are framed for a crime

: It feels more like the "Real American Hero" toys and cartoons than the first movie, trading CGI-heavy suits for tactical gear and heavy artillery.

: The dialogue is serviceable but often cheesy, relying heavily on action tropes and "save the world" clichés. As a piece of cinema, it’s a standard

: This is the film's strongest suit. The standout sequence involves a dizzying ninja battle on the side of a Himalayan mountain, featuring zip-lines and swordplay that defy gravity. Director Jon M. Chu brings a kinetic energy to the choreography that outshines the original.