In terms of the cast, Golding makes a solid entrance as an action leading man in what could have been a thankless part. By film’s close, friendships have been forged, allegiances have been flipped, and the way forward is clear for further Joe escapades (or even further Origins movies) should the desire arise. The essential ingredient is an air of encroaching destiny as the various threads intersect with Snake Eyes (Golding), Tommy Arashikage (Andrew Koji), and the other members of the Arashikage clan. Yes, Snake Eyes tips its cap to the source material (not so much the animated show, however), but it also freely forges its own path in a way that feels both familiar and fresh.
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Though he remained an enigmatic figure in the iconic 1980s animated series, Snake Eyes was given an origin in issues #26 and #27 of the Marvel Comics series in 1984, which is what this project uses as a jump-off point, albeit loosely. Snake Eyes has been a key part of the “Real American Hero” team since its introduction in 1982. Joe Marvel Comics run written by Larry Hama. Armed with a gritty, street-level aesthetic in service of its world-building, Snake Eyes – directed by Robert Schwentke and starring Henry Golding in the title role – feels as indebted to Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins as it does the 1980s G.I. Joe: Retaliation), it may be the strongest go yet.
Joe Origins marks Paramount’s third attempt to spin franchise gold out of Hasbro’s legendary action figure line, and in distancing itself from the overheated, effects-heavy bombast of the prior two attempts (2009’s G.I.
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