No matter what some haters say about his movies, Stephen Sommers always knew how to strike a chord with the audience with his flawless visual style and highly entertaining direction, so it's no surprise that the latest news says that his summer blockbuster "G.I.Joe:The Rise of Cobra" is now officially getting a sequel. Paramount wants more of the elite commando unit on the big screen so they have hired a writer to invent the new adventures of the G.I. Joe team.
Although it still isn't clear whether Stephen Sommers will return to direct the sequel or not, the main cast members, including Dennis Quaid, Channing Tatum, Sienna Miller, Ray Park, Rachel Nichols, Marlon Wayans and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, have already signed on for sequels.
This is the most depressing news I've seen this year. I shall now go spend the next few hours mourning.
ReplyDelete:)) because I mentioned you in the 5th word in the above post??? :PPP
ReplyDeleteThis film earned around $300 mil worldwide. I don't think that's enough to cover its productions costs, but it certainly will be with DVD, toys and other merchandise. These films almost always earn money, one way or another.
ReplyDeleteI wasn't too thrilled with The Rise of Cobra. Although it had some great moments. That car chase scene across Paris was magnificent.
I like Sommers's films. They are always entertaining, if nothing else.
Hey it didn't make my worst of the year Dez so I wouldn't consider myself a hater. I just thought it was soooo uncreative it killed me. If they're going to do a sequel I just ask two things:
ReplyDelete1) Emotion. I need more than 1 facial expression from each actor.
2) Camp. If you're going to go cheesy (as they obviously did) have fun with it. They all seemed to be taking it way too seriously (except for JGL who captured its silliness perfectly I think).
Bels, I'm pretty sure the movie had paid itself without all the merchandise.
ReplyDeleteI think Channing Tatum might really believe he's emotionless after all the efforts Ryan has put into proving that point :)
I still need to watch the first one. Someday I'll get around to it.
ReplyDeleteToo bad it's not G.I.BOND, hm, Answer? :))
ReplyDelete^ Well it's got Sienna Miller in skin tight leather that's good enough.
ReplyDeleteGreat news! It was a fun film (big childhood G.I. Joe cartoon fan here).
ReplyDeleteGood news! The Rise of Cobra was silly, but absolutely entertaining and enjoyable, just like every other Sommers movie ;)
ReplyDelete@ANSWER
ReplyDelete:))) Yep, they all got steamy costumes, costumes and visual design were amazing in the movie.
@Lorel
glad we cheered you up with the news :)
@Neb
yep, loving Sommers isn't difficult at all :)
And I'll wait for a better sequel cause I believe the script for G.I. Joe 2 is in good hands because Zombieland writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick are the two writers who will be penning the script.
ReplyDeleteYES! So excited, the first one was GREAT! I hope this will be at trilogy. In fact, I'm sure it will be if they continue to make money! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy that so many of you are glad about this news :)
ReplyDeleteI thought it was hit for the generation it was aimed for.
ReplyDeleteit really was, for teens and us who will always nurture a child inside us :))
ReplyDelete