G.i. Joe- Retaliation ❲PLUS × 2024❳

The most immediate difference between Retaliation and The Rise of Cobra is the personnel. While the first film leaned heavily on Channing Tatum’s Duke and Marlon Wayans’ Ripcord, the sequel took a sledgehammer to the status quo.

The film features an ensemble cast, notably introducing as Roadblock and Bruce Willis as General Colton to shift the tone toward a more grounded, serious action style. G.i. Joe- Retaliation

The critics weren't kind. Rotten Tomatoes gave it just 28%, with the consensus calling it "loud, illogical, and preposterous." The A.V. Club called it "joyless noise." But critics don't buy toys. The most immediate difference between Retaliation and The