I saw the “G.I. Joe” movie

Monday, August 10th, 2009 | A&E |

As G.I. Joe begins, you’ll want to remember to turn off your cell phone. And your brain. Either one could cause distractions that will lessen your enjoyment of a movie designed for 12 year olds.

Speaking of which, it’s worth mentioning that this is a movie based on a cheesy cartoon that was designed to sell plastic action figures. For some reason this movie has attracted political cannon fire from both directions. Some people are perplexed that G.I. Joe is now a United Nations team (Globally Integrated Joint Operating Entity), while others see it as imperial American propaganda.

Both groups are spotting the movie about 50 more IQ points than it deserves. A list of improbabilities and silliness in the movie would be pointless, but it’s clearly intended for 12 year olds who won’t ask a lot of questions as long as all buildings have metal interiors and all guns go “bang!” and “pew! pew!”

It’s an OK popcorn movie I guess, but if someone in your house wants to see it consider waiting for the DVD.

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