The MTV Movie Blog caught up with Joseph Gordon-Levitt and spoke to him about the drama surrounding Stephen Sommers’ rumored firing and the potential outcome of the Rise of COBRA film. He seems to indicate that it’s just gossip and rumors, but also has some important things to say about the film in general.
“G.I. Joe’ is like playing with toys. It’s very simple and its really fun and that’s all.”
I find it more than a little ironic that perhaps the most beleagured actor of the entire film offers some simple advice that I think a lot of Joe fans and people in general need to take into consideration. Sometimes a film, especially a film based on a toyline, just needs to be simple and fun and that’s all. Ultimately, if this movie does that, and entertains me for two hours, I’ll have no complaints. Check out the full interview here.
I have to say, this has been my feeling all along, and it’s kinda nice to hear it from one of the actors. All of whom, by the way, seem to be pretty pleased with the film and each other…the interviews have all been pretty good-natured, with no one coming off as bitter or dour at the prospect of the release. I’m sure that could be chalked up to “hollywood hyperbole”, but I always think it’s a good sign when actors are smiling with each other and sharing a laugh and not getting too intense, especially for a popcorn flick.
So, not trying to convince anyone they “Should” like it, just trying to share my enthusiasm. Yo Joe!
Just a side note; this is what the ROC wave 1 description says on toyrocket:
Description:
He’ll fight for freedom, wherever there’s trouble: G.I. Joe is here! Hasbro produced this line of 3.75 inch action figures in commemoration of the 2009 feature film directed by Stephen “Van Helsing” Sommers and featuring Marlon Wayans. (The film never really had a chance, did it?) Collect them all, each sold separately.