G.I. Joe: Retaliation

• Action
• Science Fiction
• Adventure
• Thriller

Following a treacherous inside job that dismantles the G.I. Joe team and frames them for treason, surviving members are thrust into a desperate fight not just against the villainous Cobra organization, but against a shocking conspiracy reaching the highest levels of the U.S. government. This action-sci-fi film distinguishes itself through a relentless pace of practical, large-scale set pieces – particularly a protracted, visually arresting assault on the White House – and a surprising emphasis on rebuilding trust and loyalty amongst a fractured team battling systemic betrayal. The narrative embraces a heightened, almost cartoonish, sensibility reminiscent of the original toy line and animated series, delivering a spectacle of military action buoyed by Dwayne Johnson’s charismatic, unconventional performance as the team’s heavy weapons expert. It's a visceral, surprisingly grounded take on the franchise, focusing on the cost of unwavering patriotism and the courage to defy authority when facing a hidden enemy.