Summary
G.I.
Joeis one of the few franchises that seems to have a hard time making it to the silver screen.
The first attempt,G.I.
Image by Zanda Rice
Paramount is making another attempt to relaunch the franchise with aG.I.
Joemovie in fact, it’s the one movie that closely resembles a live action adaptation of theG.I.
Their objective is to dismantle the dictator’s power and bring an end to his reign of terror.
A specialized task force made up of the world’s best soldiers and equipped with futuristic technology is assembled to counter a tyrant threatening world peace. The team embarks on a high-stakes mission, using their superior training and state-of-the-art vehicles to navigate treacherous terrain and combat the enemy. Their objective is to dismantle the dictator’s power and bring an end to his reign of terror.
What Is ‘Megaforce’ About?
Just from its setup alone,Megaforcebears more than a strong resemblance toG.I.
Joe Hunter is more or less the G.I.
Joe Team’s leader, Duke, and Guerera takes the place of terrorist leader Cobra Commander.
The similarities don’t end there, asMegaforceowes its existence to a toy company.
Bostwick addressed this inan interview withStarlog, saying that he knew upfront what he was in for.
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“If you go out and sell my cars, I’ll sell your movie.
Prior to this, he directed theBurt ReynoldsclassicSmokey and the BanditandThe Cannonball Run, both featuring high-octane car chases.
Hemsworth is already set to star in the animated feature ‘Transformers One.’
Even in The ’80s!”
This is the throw in of gung-ho military action thatG.I.
Joethrives on, and it mostly works forMegaforce.
Even worse is the fact that Zara is sidelined, despite undergoing training with Megaforce.
Joehad female protagonists in the form of Scarlett and Lady Jaye, and an antagonist with the Baroness.
‘Megaforce’ Inspired the ‘South Park’ Creators and Can Inspire ‘G.I.
Joe’
- WhenMegaforcemade its debut, it was up against some stiff competition in the form ofE.T.
The Extra-TerrestrialandStar Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.
There’s also the fact that the entire cast of characters are puppets.
Even if it’s only acult classicthese days,Megaforceis a great example of how a futureG.I.
Joemovie could be constructed.
Part of the reasonG.I.
Joehasn’t taken off at the box office is because the franchise tries to play it straight.
Megaforceis available to rent on Prime Video in the U.S.
