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Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins
Action · Adventure · 2021
After saving the life of their heir apparent, tenacious loner Snake Eyes is welcomed into an ancient Japanese clan called the Arashikage where he is taught the ways of the ninja warrior. But, when secrets from his past are revealed, Snake Eyes' honor and allegiance will be tested – even if that means losing the trust of those closest to him.
Movie details
Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins
“Every warrior has a beginning.”
2021 Action · Adventure 2h 1m
Critical arithmetic
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TMDB
6.4 / 10
Community rating
After saving the life of their heir apparent, tenacious loner Snake Eyes is welcomed into an ancient Japanese clan called the Arashikage where he is taught the ways of the ninja warrior. But, when secrets from his past are revealed, Snake Eyes' honor and allegiance will be tested – even if that means losing the trust of those closest to him.
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What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins?
For the defence
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Auteur Devotee
“You watch the director, not the movie.”
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Robert Schwentke
Written by
Evan Spiliotopoulos · Anna Waterhouse · Joe Shrapnel
Henry Golding
Snake Eyes
Andrew Koji
Tommy / Storm Shadow
Haruka Abe
Akiko
Úrsula Corberó
The Baroness
Samara Weaving
Scarlett
Takehiro Hira
Kenta
Eri Ishida
Sen
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