Diagonaldi Very well executed

Platicsco Good story, Not enough for a whole film

Executscan Expected more

Guillelmina The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

utgard14 G.I. Joe, what would my childhood have been like without you? A lot less awesome, that's what! This is the initial mini-series that launched the classic '80s G.I. Joe cartoon series. As we're told from the narration during the iconic theme song, G.I. Joe is the code name for America's daring highly-trained special mission force whose purpose is to defend human freedom against Cobra, a ruthless terrorist organization determined to rule the world. In this mini-series, the Joes battle with Cobra over the MASS device while Duke is kidnapped and Snake Eyes suffers radiation poisoning. In addition to Duke and Snake Eyes, some of the Joes introduced in this first series include Scarlett, Stalker, Breaker, Snow Job, and Cover Girl. Snake Eyes also meets his pet wolf Timber in the third episode. Cobra here is Cobra Commander, Destro, Baroness, Major Bludd, and assorted nameless Cobra soldiers. The animation is nice for the '80s, which is a backhanded compliment I guess. I love '80s cartoons but freely admit the assembly line animation was not the best. But it gets the job done for TV and that's what matters. The exciting music is perfectly suited for an action adventure show. The voice work is exceptional with greats like Chris Latta, Michael Bell, Morgan Lofting, and Arthur Burghardt providing their talents to bring these characters to life. Any child of the '80s will instantly recognize their voices from this and other cartoons.As with the rest of the G.I. Joe series, this first batch of episodes is action-packed with healthy doses of humor. G.I. Joe is one of the many '80s cartoons that's often dismissed as just "a commercial to sell toys" but, for those who actually watch the cartoons with an open mind, it's far more than that. The characters and concepts are interesting and unique. The writing is a cut above most TV cartoons from the time or before. Compare this to something like Super Friends and you'll see it's superior in every way. But, yeah, the toys were very cool also. It's an entertaining series that holds up very well today and plays well for young and old alike.

Terryfan He'll fight for freedom! Wherever there's trouble, G.I. Joe is there!G.I. Joe (A Real American Hero) G.I. Joe is there!It's G.I. Joe against Cobra and Destro, Fighting to save the day! He never gives up! He's always there! Fighting for freedom over land and air!G.I. Joe (A Real American Hero) G.I. Joe is there!"G.I. Joe is the code name for America's daring highly trained special mission force. It's purpose: to defend human freedom against Cobra, a ruthless terrorist organization determined to rule the world!"He never gives up! He'll stay 'til the fight's won! G.I. Joe will dare!G.I. Joe (A Real American Hero) G.I. Joe!As soon as you hear the intro to G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero you know it was bound for glory and that is exactly what happened. This series introduce fan favorite Heroes and villains from both G.I.JOE and their enemy Cobra. The G.I.JOE: Duke, Scarlett, Cover Girl, Snake Eyes and Cobra: Cobra Commander, Destro, Baroness, Major Bludd. There were so many new characters to be introduce that they did it in five episodes of this G.I.JOE Mini Series and it did well with introducing them to the fans. This was the beginning of greatness YO JOE!

Cobra Commander This show was really biased towards the GI JOES. They don't give COBRA the respect it deserves. The totally sweet tanks, bitchin jet planes, those cobra pods, all the Cobra army was ridiculously sweet. The intimidation of COBRA stands strong in peoples minds. All the characters of GIJOE were like-able on both sides. It was always sweet watching each guy do his special thing, whippin out grappling hooks, skis, alligators, missle launchers, big machine guns, ninja weapons, flame throwers, chainsaw guns, crossbows, you name it.. its probably someones weapon of choice. Of course, the Cobra Commander only needs his trusty sidearm. That's how many people you gotta go through to get to me!

blackarachnia2 G.I. Joe was my favourite cartoon of all time. Although the female roles are few and far between I always loved G.I. Joe for more than just that.I guess Sargent Conrad S "Duke" Hauser was the first fictional character that I ever had a crush on.I am also a purist when it comes to cartoons like this and that the version of G.I. Joe that DIC came up with can never measure up to the Marvel/Sunbow version of G.I. Joe.