An elite military unit comprised of special operatives known as G.I. Joe, operating out of The Pit, takes on an evil organization led by a notorious arms dealer.
Two soldiers stationed in Kazahkstan (Captain Duke Hauser and his partner "Ripcord") are ordered to transport special warheads created by MARS, an arms' manufacturer controlled by James McCullen. When they are attacked by thieves (led by Anastasia DeCobray, with whom Duke has history), they are saved by a top secret, international special forces unit known as "G.I. Joe". The leader of G.I. Joe, General Abernathy (or Hawk) is on the trail of the thieves: an evil organization called "Cobra". While Duke and Ripcord train to join the Joes, McCullen ("Destro") is secretly working for Cobra and plotting to recapture his metal-eating "Nanomite" warheads. Duke and Ripcord (with help from Heavy Duty, Snake Eyes, and the rest of the Joes) must prove that they are Real American Heroes -- by stopping the launch of these warheads before Cobra uses them to take over the world.
Written by John Wiggins
Channing Tatum originally didn't want to act in this film because he felt it glorified war. He changed his mind when he read the script. His friend and
Stop-Loss-co-star Joseph Gordon-Levitt also encouraged him to sign on.
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Goofs
Continuity:
When Duke chases the Baroness in the woods, the box switches between her left and right hands during the scene.
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Quotes
[first lines]
Bastille Prison Warden:
James McCullen, you Scottish pig, you've been found guilty of treason for the sale of military arms to the enemies of our Lord, King Louis XIII, even whilst you sold arms to our Lord himself. James McCullen - 1641:
Your king is a vile bag of filth who murders his own allies. I should have charged him double. Bastille Prison Warden:
You tried to overthrow the Crown in conspiracy with its enemies. James McCullen - 1641:
Unlike your simpleton king, his enemies know that is the true McCullen destiny not simple to supply arms, but to run the wars! Bastille Prison Warden:
Do you anything else to say before the sentence is carried out?
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Crazy Credits
In the closing credits, the Sigma Six logo from the animated cartoon
G.I. Joe: Sigma 6 can be seen on a patchwork metal object.
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"Boom Boom Boom (DJ Ammo/Poet Named Life Megamix)"
Written by Will i Am (as William Adams), Stacy Ferguson, Taboo (as Jaime Gomez) and Apl.de.Ap (as Allan Pineda) Performed by The Black Eyed Peas (as Black Eyed Peas) Courtesy of A&M Records Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
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