Assembly of exciting elements between military camaraderie and nostalgic action and its roots in the popular toy franchise appears in *G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra*. The plot of this film features special operatives Duke Hauser and Ripcord as they deliver dangerous warheads before getting rescued by covert forces of the elite G.I. Joe team during an attack from thieves. The film presents its characters as a varied collection of military performers who display their shared service connection through Snake Eyes and Heavy Duty.
The villain James McCullen (Destro) allies himself with Cobra to trigger several intense battles relying on state-of-the-art weaponry. Though flush with populating visual effects and action sequences the film maintains several predictable storylines along with over-the-top dialogue. The movie exists as a fun spectacular action film that delights in its exaggerated nature.
The movie reaches its fever pitch during a last battle which displays bravery and team collaboration as Duke and Ripcord face Cobra’s opposition. Despite its flaws *The Rise of Cobra* delivers an exciting tribute to timeless action movies by delivering thrilling action moments to admirers of the G.I. Joe franchise.
