Two soldiers stationed in Kazahkstan (Captain Duke Hauser and his partner "Ripcord") are ordered to transport special warheads created by MARS, an arms' manufacturer controlled by James McCullen. When they are attacked b...
Two soldiers stationed in Kazahkstan (Captain Duke Hauser and his partner "Ripcord") are ordered to transport special warheads created by MARS, an arms' manufacturer controlled by James McCullen. When they are attacked b...
The film's dominant themes align with right-leaning values due to its uncritical celebration of military power, national security, and decisive force as the primary solution to global threats, portraying a clear good-versus-evil narrative.
The movie features a visibly diverse cast, consistent with the G.I. Joe franchise's historical character roster, without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative is a straightforward action-adventure that does not critically portray traditional identities or center explicit DEI themes.
The film features Scarlett, a G.I. Joe operative, who demonstrates proficiency in martial arts. She is shown successfully engaging and defeating male Cobra soldiers in hand-to-hand combat during a mission.
The character Ripcord, originally depicted as white in the G.I. Joe source material, is portrayed by a Black actor in the film, constituting a race swap.
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on action and military conflict without incorporating queer identities or experiences, leading to a determination of N/A for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The film adapts established G.I. Joe characters, and all significant roles retain their canonical gender from the source material. No character originally established as one gender is portrayed as another.
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