G.I. Joe Sigma 6 - First Strike
Fans of the latest animated TV take on theG.I. Joefranchise--the anime-styledSigma 6series--will find both familiar sights and brand-new experiences in this 90-minutes feature film. In a nutshell,First Striketakes the first five episodes of the series and completely revamps the storyline; team leader Duke is now a fresh recruit who must assemble a Joe team (who sport Sigma suits, the latest in body armor) and battle the forces of Cobra.First Strikealso posits the curious idea that the two previous direct-to-DVD Joe releases (2003'sSpy Troops: The Movieand 2004'sValor vs. Venom) happened some 20 years before the events that take place in this feature. The result may be somewhat confusing to longtimeJoefollowers and those who are following the newSigma 6series, but thankfully, the action by which the Joe name has earned its stripes is plentiful here. And the disc's supplemental features offer more thrills for the Joe enthusiast, including the storyboard for the pilot episode, a featurette on Sigma 6, and artwork for the mega-popular character Snake Eyes, along with his Cobra nemeses.--Paul Gaita