G.I.J.O.E. - No Longer a Real American Hero?? - Blu-ray Forum

Blu-Benny · 01-27-2009, 10:56 PM

Am I the only one thrown by this??? I just read about some character posters on another site and it had a plot summary in which it says the story revolves around a European-based military unit known as Global Integrated Joint Operating Entity (G.I.J.O.E).

When I was a kid, the tag line for the action figures was: "A real American Hero." I know it's the studio being politically correct, but still.

And no, this is not another "hollywood is raping my childhood" thread, I'm just curious if this annoys anyone else as it does me. Next thing will be they'll want to rename Capt. America.

jkwest · 01-27-2009, 11:12 PM

its not cool to be American anymore...didn't you get that memo?

Blu-Benny · 01-27-2009, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jkwest

its not cool to be American anymore...didn't you get that memo?

i guess!!!

Beast · 01-27-2009, 11:14 PM

G.I. J.O.E. ever since the cartoon was always more of an international Peace Keeping Force. Not just an American group. So I think some people are over-reacting to some of the plot aspects that have surfaced. I see it as the same over-reaction that the die-hard Transformers fans had to that movie.

Re: Captain America.

Captain America stands for what Ameirca should be. What it aspires to be. Not what it is.
So they really don't have to change who that character is. He's from the 40's, when people loved the U.S.A.

Penitus · 01-27-2009, 11:15 PM

I heard GI Joe was going to be a real international hero.

Why does Hollywood continue this vicious assault on our childhoods?

jkwest · 01-27-2009, 11:17 PM

Like Superman's new slogan...."Truth, Justice, and all that stuff."

Red Hood · 01-27-2009, 11:23 PM

lol

Astalder · 01-27-2009, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jkwest

Like Superman's new slogan...."Truth, Justice, and all that stuff."

And that attitude worked out so well for them, lol.

Beast · 01-28-2009, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Astalder

And that attitude worked out so well for them, lol.

That wasn't the reason the movie was craptastic though.

Another_Dude · 01-28-2009, 01:45 AM

The script started out w/ the European angle but fans rightfully pitched a fit on the rumors and Hasbro stepped in. They make it the AMERICAN Joe we all remember or Hasbro leaves and takes the characters with them.

Besides, any of you know what the "G.I." stands for???

Let Klaus and Pierre fight for Europe (till we get there), Joe fights for America.

01-27-2009, 10:56 PM	#1
Blu-Benny Michael Bay's #1 Fan Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:108 Trading Score:138	G.I.J.O.E. - No Longer a Real American Hero?? Am I the only one thrown by this??? I just read about some character posters on another site and it had a plot summary in which it says the story revolves around a *European-based* military unit known as Global Integrated Joint Operating Entity (G.I.J.O.E). When I was a kid, the tag line for the action figures was: "A real American Hero." I know it's the studio being politically correct, but still. And no, this is not another "hollywood is raping my childhood" thread, I'm just curious if this annoys anyone else as it does me. Next thing will be they'll want to rename Capt. America.

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01-27-2009, 11:12 PM	#2
jkwest Off-Topic King Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Northern California PSN Id: jkwest5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:20	its not cool to be American anymore...didn't you get that memo?

01-27-2009, 11:14 PM	#4
Beast Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:376 Blu-ray reviews:3	G.I. J.O.E. ever since the cartoon was always more of an international Peace Keeping Force. Not just an American group. So I think some people are over-reacting to some of the plot aspects that have surfaced. I see it as the same over-reaction that the die-hard Transformers fans had to that movie. Re: Captain America. Captain America stands for what Ameirca should be. What it aspires to be. Not what it is. So they really don't have to change who that character is. He's from the 40's, when people loved the U.S.A.

01-27-2009, 11:15 PM	#5
Penitus Expert Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Ohio Blu-ray collection:126 Blu-ray reviews:10	I heard GI Joe was going to be a real international hero. Why does Hollywood continue this vicious assault on our childhoods?

01-27-2009, 11:17 PM	#6
jkwest Off-Topic King Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Northern California PSN Id: jkwest5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:20	Like Superman's new slogan...."Truth, Justice, and all that stuff."

01-27-2009, 11:23 PM	#7
Red Hood Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:33	lol

01-28-2009, 01:45 AM	#10
Another_Dude Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:191 Blu-ray reviews:8	The script started out w/ the European angle but fans rightfully pitched a fit on the rumors and Hasbro stepped in. They make it the AMERICAN Joe we all remember or Hasbro leaves and takes the characters with them. Besides, any of you know what the "G.I." stands for??? Let Klaus and Pierre fight for Europe (till we get there), Joe fights for America.

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