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12-20-2017, 10:40 AM | #1 |
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So we've all seen that the new GI Joe movie - for better or for worse - is on the way. Let's make a sizzle reel of movies that aren't GI JOE, but should have been. At the very least, it will give us suggestions on how to pass the time until 2020.
My nominations for Honorary GI JOE Movies are: 1) Predator (1987) - This is THE most GI JOE movie I've ever seen. It's got a small special forces team, an alien menace, laser guns, and Arnold at the top of his game. The characters are diverse and interesting, even when they're being meatheads, and it is very easy to think of them as GI JOE characters (Billy and Mac are dead ringers for Spirit and Roadblock). 2) Spectral (2016) - A team of soldiers in a war-torn European country has to fight ghosts using combat mecha and energy guns. And also Emily Mortimer, for some reason. Not great with the drama, but it's plenty creepy and the sci-fi angle is compelling. Plus, the climactic battle is really great. 3) Predators (2010) - The only 'Predator' sequel that's actually worth watching. Flint, Lady Jaye, and Storm Shadow get stranded on an alien planet where they have to fight to survive. Cool stuff. 4) Chappie (2015) - Easily the most obscure movie on the list, this one was a 2015 South African movie made by the director of District 9, Neill Blomkamp. It's got the same aesthetic as the other Blomkamp movies, which is not a bad thing. This one makes the list because it's got LOTS of Dreadnoks and LOTS of BATS. Throw in Hugh Jackman and some flying combat mecha, and you've got a GI JOE movie. 5) Transformers (2007) - Duke and Roadblock have to escape an alien attack on their desert base. Also, it has Transformers. 'Nuff said. Do you have any recommendations to add? |
12-20-2017, 10:44 AM | #2 |
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Tears of the Sun
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12-20-2017, 11:08 AM | #3 |
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Totally agree with Predator but you got to add Aliens (like Star Brigade and Manimals but meaner and scarier) and Terminator (cybernetic BAT) to that list.
Oh...and add Commando, Black Hawk Down. and Road Warrior (for its Dreadnok-ish characters)! Last edited by Tanksmasher; 12-20-2017 at 11:15 AM.. |
12-20-2017, 11:45 AM | #4 |
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a short film, Ghost Recon Alpha, by Ubisoft 2012.
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12-20-2017, 01:20 PM | #5 |
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Yeah, 'Tears of the Sun' was going to be next on my list. It's Joe Colton's last mission, and 'Retaliation' is the sequel.
Very cool! I had never heard of this. The sci-fi costumes and combat robot definitely have GI JOE written all over it. I'll make time to watch this. |
12-20-2017, 01:43 PM | #6 |
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Executive Decision. Oliver Platt’s character even says “I didn’t sign up for any of this GI Joe crap!”
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12-20-2017, 01:49 PM | #7 |
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I respectfully disagree. Predator 2 was a good movie. Danny Glover looked good as the old cop getting shit beat out of him along the way. I always liked that movie. Good supporting cast. It’s not a GI Joe movie but still good.
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12-20-2017, 01:51 PM | #8 |
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I've always felt the Expendables movies were very GI Joe-ish. The 3rd being the most.
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12-20-2017, 02:22 PM | #9 |
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There has been only one movie that was GI Joe in all but name:
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12-20-2017, 02:49 PM | #10 |
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White House Down - Channing Tatum is in it! It's the DUKE solo movie.
Navy SEALS - How many times did Michael Biehn play a SEAL? Men of War - Lesser known Dolph Lundgren movie from the 90's. Now that there's a Cobra that resembles Tiny Lister (who is in the movie), it takes on extra points. Street Fighter...LOL |
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