Last evening I attended the opening showing of the new film Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins. If you are looking to shut your brain off and just enjoy two hours of action and entertainment, this movie is for you. In fact, I enjoyed it more than Fast and Furious 9 which I would put in the same category.
One thing to know if you are a fan of the G.I. Joe franchise, this movie stands alone. You do not need to see the other editions to enjoy it. In fact, this is the best one of the franchise.
Film Overview
In the opening scene from 20 years prior, a teenage Snake Eyes, played by Henry Golding, witnesses his father brutally murdered by mercenaries after rolling, you guessed it, snake eyes with a pair of dice.
The movie then jumps to present day when Kenta, a crime figure, offers a bitter adult Snake Eyes a job in exchange for handing over his father’s killer. Snake Eyes then befriends Tommy, played by Andrew Koji, who unknowingly has a long history with Kenta. Tommy would eventually becomes Snake’s friend and then chief rival Storm Shadow.
What ensues are a series of betrayals and extended fight scenes over the “Jewel of the Sun” which gives its holder almost unlimited power.
Family Entertainment
There is only one cuss word, no hint of sexual innuendo, and no violent impalings despite the many sword fights. Think about early X-Men Wolverine fight scenes for context. If you are looking for something to do this weekend and have not seen Black Widow, Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins is a good option.
Leadership Quotes And Lessons
The following are 10 Leadership Quotes and Lessons From Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins:
- Do Not Be Confused, Leaders Are Always Being Watched – Crime boss Kenta, played by Takehiro Hira, told Snake Eyes after watching him fight, “I’ve been watching you for awhile.”
- All Successful Relationships Are Based Upon Trust – “We operate on simple currency – trust. Without trust there is no loyalty.”
- There Are Perks To Leadership and There Is A Price To Leadership – Tommy told Snake Eyes, “Everything we want in life comes at a price.”
- Successful Leaders Continually Adapt And Innovate – When adding Snake Eyes (an American to his group of Samaris) to his team, Tommy said, “New threats require new strategies – even (using) outsiders.”
- Great Leaders Give People A Purpose – Tommy told Snake Eyes, “I can’t give you a name or a past, but I can give you something more important – a purpose.”
- Humility Wins – During his training, Snake Eyes was told, “Abandon ego, strike with honor.”
- He was also told, “Selflessness and truthfulness will lead to harmony.”
- The Blind Master, played by Peter Mensah, said “Every warrior has a weakness you can exploit.”
- Temporary alliances with mutual interests are productive. Traditional enemies Scarlett and Baroness temporarily joined forces to combat the greater evil Kenta. They were very successful… for awhile.
- You Do Not Have To Be Defined By Your Past – G.I. Joe Scarlett, played by Samara Weaving, told a restored Snake Eyes, “We all make mistakes. It’s what we do next that matters.”
Once again, if you are just looking for a fun movie this weekend that does not require a lot of mental energy, check out Snake Eyes. You will have a good time.
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