Framed for crimes against the country, the G.I. Joe team is terminated by Presidential order. This forces the G.I. Joes into not only fighting their mortal enemy Cobra; they are forced to contend with threats from within the government that jeopardize their very existence.
The G.I. Joe team is framed as traitors and becomes fugitives. While the President plans to eliminate them, the remaining Joes, led by Roadblock, uncover a plot by Cobra to steal nuclear weapons and seize global power. They must race against time to clear their names and stop Cobra's destructive plans.
G.I. Joe: Retaliation received generally negative reviews from critics, though it was a commercial success at the box office. Reviewers often cited its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters, but praised its action sequences and Dwayne Johnson's performance.
Google audience: Audience reviews were mixed, with many appreciating the film's high-octane action and explosive set pieces. However, a significant portion of viewers found the plot to be weak and lacking in originality, with some expressing disappointment in the handling of the G.I. Joe lore.
The film was originally scheduled for a June 2012 release, but its release was postponed by nearly a year to convert the film to 3D.
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