G.I. Joe: Retaliation 2013

Overview

G.I. Joe: Retaliation is a 2013 American military science fiction action film based on characters from the Hasbro toy line. Directed by Jon M. Chu and written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, the film serves as the second installment in the G.I. Joe film series and acts as a standalone sequel to the 2009 production G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. The plot centers on the G.I. Joe team after they are framed for crimes against the country. Following a Presidential order that terminates the team, the members are forced to navigate a dangerous landscape. They must combat their mortal enemy, Cobra, while simultaneously contending with internal threats from within the government that jeopardize their very existence. The film, which features an appearance by actor Bruce Willis, is categorized within the action, science fiction, adventure, and thriller genres. It was released in the United States on March 29, 2013, and has a runtime of one hour and fifty minutes.