Movies based on toys, theme park rides or other inanimate objects tend to be either hollow or surprisingly entertaining. Joe lies somewhere in between - it is at once hollow and surprisingly entertaining.
There's a lot if has in common with Transformers. Same producer, locations and formula.
But it is better than Revenge of the Fallen for the simple reason that it's actors are far more interesting and it doesn't waste time with filler - more than two-thirds of this movie is nothing but action sequences.
Yes, and there is the nifty weapons splattered throughout the movie. But of course, this movie is based on toys.
I enjoyed it, like a Saturday morning cartoon. A rather long one, but then that's more bang for your buck.
