Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins
Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins

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Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins

2021
Movie
121 min
English

After saving the life of their heir apparent, tenacious loner Snake Eyes is welcomed into an ancient Japanese clan called the Arashikage where he is taught the ways of the ninja warrior. But, when secrets from his past are revealed, Snake Eyes' honor and allegiance will be tested – even if that means losing the trust of those closest to him.

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IMDb5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes36%
Metacritic43/100
Google Users64%
Director: Robert SchwentkeGenres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

Snake Eyes, a devoted follower of a clan that trains him in the ways of the ninja, finds his loyalty tested when he's offered a chance to join a powerful global organization. He must prove his worth and confront his past to become the hero he was destined to be. The film explores his journey of revenge, honor, and self-discovery as he navigates betrayal and seeks justice for his father's death.

Critical Reception

Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins received largely negative reviews from critics, who found the plot convoluted and the action sequences uninspired. While the cast received some praise, the film struggled to live up to the legacy of its franchise, with many deeming it a forgettable addition to the G.I. Joe cinematic universe. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it a disappointing reboot.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a messy, convoluted plot that fails to engage.

  • Action sequences are often repetitive and lack the excitement expected from the franchise.

  • Despite a promising cast, the movie ultimately feels like a forgettable and generic blockbuster.

Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be a mixed bag, with some appreciating the action and Henry Golding's performance. However, many felt the plot was too predictable and the film lacked the charm and excitement of previous G.I. Joe installments.

Fun Fact

The film features a significant departure from the original G.I. Joe lore by making Snake Eyes Japanese, whereas in the comics and cartoons he was an American character of unknown ethnicity.

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ARGMAN

ARGMAN

I think they want to overstate something but failed

CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

It's one thing offering us Henry Golding as a pretty chap you'd want to take home to meet your mother, it's quite another telling him to abstain from shaving for a few days and hope that turns him into a convincing, highly trained ninja! Th...

Per Gunnar Jonsson

Per Gunnar Jonss...

I actually liked the two first G.I. Joe movies, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra and G.I. Joe: Retaliation. This one… not so much. It could have been a really good movie but it ended up as a huge disappointment. The story should have been a c...

JPV852

JPV852

Bland and forgettable martial-arts thriller that delves deeper into the character but outside of Henry Goulding who was good in the role, there's not much else to the film. The rest of the cast wasn't terribly charismatic and Samara Weaving...

fourfridays

fourfridays

If you are looking for the G.I. Joe style storytelling and action this may disappoint. It's a very different style and kind of predictable in many ways.

garethmb

garethmb

The latest film in the G.I. Joe cinematic universe has arrived with “Snake Eyes: GI Joe Origins”. The film was originally planned to arrive in March of 2020 but faced delays due to cinematic closures during the Pandemic. The film opens w...

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