02.05.09
I Can’t Wait: Chick 2’s Turn to Geek Out
Chick 2 says:
Okay, I got totally geeked out by a trailer that aired during the Super Bowl, so I guess I have to own up to it. I am totally stoked about…
G.I.Joe: Rise of Cobra.
Yes, really. I didn’t have the Barbie collection growing up (that was Chick 1), I had the G.I.Joe collection. And what a collection it was. I missed the 12 inch doll era, but did get in before the double-action kung-fu grip. I know to someone out there, that means something. The casting looks pretty decent as well - Dennis Quaid as General Hawk (one of the originals), Channing Tatum, and Sienna Miller. I am most excited about Ray Park as Snake Eyes because he is a true martial artist that kicks ass. My only reservation in casting would be Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Cobra Commander. Nothing against Gordon-Levitt, but I just don’t see it. I’m sure it will be your basic summer, Stephen Sommers-directed, kid’s movie, but it should be fun to see my childhood on the big screen. It’s about time.
Here’s hoping it’s better than Scooby-Doo.
Addendum by Chick 1, for your viewing pleasure:
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pqpz2qRwrcI]
princessroney said,
February 5, 2009 at 10:48 pm
That is so funny! I almost put an addendum on my Geek Out article about GI Joe in your honor. I hope they don’t trash your treasured memories.
Now you know. And knowing is half the battle.
wj11 said,
February 5, 2009 at 10:51 pm
I purposely avoided such taglines as that and “Go Joe.”
Leilani said,
February 12, 2009 at 1:17 pm
You know I am all about this. First: Channing Tatum — Alabama native (I’ve been to his hometown of Gadsden), add the military aspect, special effects and robotics and I’m in HEAVEN. I hope it’s not sap, but even if it is, I’ll check out my boy.