Product Details

• Actors: Charles Adler, Shuko Akune, Jack Angel, Jackson Beck, Michael Bell
• Directors: Don Jurwich
• Writers: Ron Friedman
• Producers: Don Jurwich, Jay Bacal, Joe Bacal, Lee Gunther, Margaret Loesch
• Format: Animated, Color, Original recording reissued, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Rhino / Wea
• VHS Release Date: October 5, 1999
• Run Time: 93 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (113 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00001U0DV
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #215,692 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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41 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Piece of 80's History. YO JOE!!!!!, April 13, 2001

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Mr. JKW "jkw" (Honolulu, Hawai'i) - See all my reviews

This review is from: G.I. Joe: The Movie (DVD)

Another mainstay of 80's children's cartoons I bought this DVD is my attempts to "recapture my childhood" and I AIN'T disappointed!!! The movie itself was okay but the DVD extras are what make this a "must-keep" for me. For the uninitiated, here's a rundown:

Plot synopses: GI Joe (America's top military force) battles against Cobra (evil terrorist organization trying to take over the world). It this particular movie, the Joes try to stop Cobra from devolving the world through these organic spores. In this movie the true ancient origins of Cobra(la) are FINALLY revealed.

The movie marked a landmark in GI Joe storylines. (Personally, I thought it was sorta the beginning of the end...) Most the old-time favorite Joes and Cobras appeared. Many new characters also made their debut (Lt. Falcon, the Renegades, Nemesis Enforcer, etc). However, the movie itself, in my opinion is NOT the best feature of this DVD. The exclusive DVD features are!!!

Exclusive DVD features: TWENTY-FIVE (25) ORIGINAL G.I. JOE PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS (you know, those "knowing is half the battle" things they aired at the end of each episode for the kids!!!) Two (2) movie trailers. Two (2) vintage action figure commercials (too waaay back even for me. Can't believe how cheesy those back in the day commercials were). A shameless plug for VHS tapes of G.I. Joe and Transformer cartoons.

The DVD extras truly make this a "Collector's edition." DEFINITELY a piece of 80's nostalgia. Those PSA's RULED!!!

Here's my rundown:

GREAT: The DVD features especially those PSA's. "Knowing is half the battle!!!"

Good: The action, soundtrack and animation. They sure don't make kids cartoons like this anymore!!!!

So-so: The movie trailers.

Bad: Those cheesy vintage action figure commercials. The shameless plug.

DEFINITELY a collector's item for any G.I. Joe or 80's cartoon fan. Recommended viewing for anyone who never grew up watching these but who are indeed fans of good animation.

Highly recommended.

22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "Knowing is half the battle!", July 9, 2000

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iansomniak (USA, Planet Earth) - See all my reviews

This review is from: G.I. Joe: The Movie (DVD)

As excited as I am to see _any_ part of the legendary G.I. JOE series on DVD, I can't help but wish that the original and best JOE movie (the one about the MASS Device) had been chosen for the honor before this one. Although this particular film (which ran at or near the end of the TV series) is beautifully animated and action-packed, its plot is fantastically far-fetched, and way too much time is spent introducing - and then featuring - nearly a dozen new JOEs. Consequently, old favorites like Flint, Scarlet, Snake Eyes, and Lady Jaye (just to name a few) are given little or no screen time. I also dislike the way the script treats my favorite cartoon villain, Cobra Commander. Here we learn the reason the Commander wears a mask, but then he's dismissed as a useless buffoon. Nevertheless, this disc is a must-buy for any fan of the great toons of the mid 1980s. The picture and sound quality are tremendous (though all those flashing explosions may give you a headache), and the special features include no less than 25 of those unforgettable public service announcements that used to close every G.I. JOE episode. You'll also find two vintage toy commercials, and two trailers - which, ironically, pertain to the aforementioned MASS Device movie. I applaud Rhino for this DVD release, and remain hopeful that many more are on the way. YO JOE!

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A fun movie, finally available on DVD, June 30, 2000

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Misael Concepcion (Boston, MA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: G.I. Joe: The Movie (DVD)

If you're like most people my age, you most likely will smile at the mention of G.I. Joe. Along with TransFormers (whose movie is due out on DVD in October), this was my favorite cartoon. The opening of the movie is excellent! The movie itself, is good. However, it doesn't focus much on older characters, so if you're looking for such favorites as SnakeEyes or StormShadow, keep your eyes peeled, they appear only in fleeting moments. The new characters are pretty cool, and the revelation that Cobra was created by Cobra-La brings a whole new dimension to the whole G.I. Joe vs. Cobra theme. With a voice cast that includes Don Johnson and Burgess Meredith (who, ironically, starred in the 1945 movie THE STORY OF G.I.JOE), and extras such as the old G.I.Joe commercials and all the public service announcements that played at the end of daily episodes, this DVD is a great way to relive one's younger days.