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01-08-2013, 12:24 PM | #21 |
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I find it strangely ironic that an ostensibly American product like GI Joe- homegrown and for all intents and purposes virtually bubbling with jingoistic greedy overblown American military pride- is first being shown across the pond. With zero disrespect indended to our brothers across the way, I just find this very weird. GI Joe as a concept did originate here in the US, correct? And was intended to gel with Americans in the throws of American military pride, yes? So, why is it that the English get first crack at it this time out? I know International box office receipts tend to eclipse US, especially for summer popcorn movies, but was the first GI Joe movie so popular in the UK that it gets first dibs... again??
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01-08-2013, 12:43 PM | #22 |
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I find it strangely ironic that an ostensibly American product like GI Joe- homegrown and for all intents and purposes virtually bubbling with jingoistic greedy overblown American military pride- is first being shown across the pond. With zero disrespect indended to our brothers across the way, I just find this very weird. GI Joe as a concept did originate here in the US, correct? And was intended to gel with Americans in the throws of American military pride, yes? So, why is it that the English get first crack at it this time out? I know International box office receipts tend to eclipse US, especially for summer popcorn movies, but was the first GI Joe movie so popular in the UK that it gets first dibs... again??
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01-08-2013, 12:51 PM | #23 |
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Actually, I think it's Zartan disguised as the president who blows up London in the trailer. But CC probably told him to do it.
Cobra must really hate Europe. First the Eiffel Tower and now London. What's next?
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01-08-2013, 12:59 PM | #24 |
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Yeah but Cobra Commander told him to, no doubts about it!
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01-08-2013, 01:48 PM | #25 |
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Remember, the G.I. Joe team in the movie is an international team, not American.
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01-08-2013, 01:55 PM | #26 |
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February? You don't say! I just may have to take the daughter to go see it when it premieres!
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01-08-2013, 02:55 PM | #27 |
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01-08-2013, 02:58 PM | #28 |
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You never know, perhaps they've rejigged the characters solely for the international market (what was the cinema/DVD/toy sales breakdown for USA vs. rest of the world?). Hawk and Duke were always from the USA, but I'd be more than happy with a return to the British Flint, NZ Beach Head, and Japanese Storm Shadow, to list but a few, of the UK Marvel run. Here's hoping ;) |
01-12-2013, 08:31 AM | #29 |
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Update 01/12/2013: No Early UK Premiere For G. I. Joe: Retaliation
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01-12-2013, 08:37 AM | #30 |
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Nooooooooo!!!!!
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