G.I. Joe: Arise, Serpentor, Arise!
A colorful G.I. Joe adventure pits the heroic team against Cobra’s attempt to manufacture an ultimate commander from the genes of history’s greatest warriors.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- campy
- energetic
- playful
- nostalgic cartoon marathon
- family action viewing
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Dr. Mindbender's plan creates Serpentor by combining genetic material from famous warriors and military leaders.
The story introduces or foregrounds numerous G.I. Joe and Cobra characters within a compact animated feature.
The film presents armored teams, airborne fortresses, lasers, and flamboyant character designs in the style of a toy-driven cartoon franchise.
Cobra treats the genetic legacies of notable warriors and leaders as raw material for manufacturing political and military power.
Films like G.I. Joe: Arise, Serpentor, Arise!, and why
G.I. Joe: The Movie
serialized toy-based animated action with colorful military heroes, comic-book villains, and a high-concept threat
The Transformers: The Movie
1980s animated action built around collectible characters, rival factions, and exaggerated science-fiction warfare
The Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers
nostalgic ensemble cartoon adventure featuring heroic teams, eccentric villains, and fast-moving fantasy technology
Movie Details
- Director
- Ray Lee
- Release Date
- 1986-09-15
- Runtime
- 108 min
- Rating
- 8.5 / 10 (12)
Cast
- Charlie Adler
- Jack Angel
- Michael Bell
- William Callaway
- Brian Cummings
- Richard Gautier
- Kene Holliday
- Arthur Burghardt
- Corey Burton
- Peter Cullen
Common questions
- What is G.I. Joe: Arise, Serpentor, Arise! about?
- A colorful G.I. Joe adventure pits the heroic team against Cobra’s attempt to manufacture an ultimate commander from the genes of history’s greatest warriors.
- What is G.I. Joe: Arise, Serpentor, Arise! like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of G.I. Joe: Arise, Serpentor, Arise! as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is G.I. Joe: Arise, Serpentor, Arise! violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in G.I. Joe: Arise, Serpentor, Arise! as mild.
- Which films are like G.I. Joe: Arise, Serpentor, Arise!?
- Films with a similar feel include G.I. Joe: The Movie, The Transformers: The Movie, and The Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers.
- How long is G.I. Joe: Arise, Serpentor, Arise!?
- G.I. Joe: Arise, Serpentor, Arise! runs 108 minutes.
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