The latest attempt by a studio to rejuvenate a series with big merchandising potential, “Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins,” is not a particularly good version of the prevailing popcorn blockbuster.
The film is undeniably a triage mission to save a dying piece of intellectual property eight years after the disappointment of “G.I.
Joe: Retaliation.” It’s far too fixated on providing life support to the brand for it to give newly recast Henry Golding the star platform he needs or the martial arts action artistry the film deserves.
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