Review: Films Set In Japan – Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins (2021)
The story follows a nameless loner (Henry Golding) obsessed with finding the man who killed his father. After saving Tommy (Andrew Koji), the heir to the ancient Arashikage ninja clan, he is invited to Japan to undergo three rigorous trials to join their ranks. Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins (2021)2021
However, "Snake" isn't just there for a fresh start; he’s secretly working with the Yakuza to steal a powerful clan artifact, the "Jewel of the Sun," in exchange for his father’s killer. This moral ambiguity makes him more of a "solid gold jerk" than the silent, honorable hero fans remember from the comics. The Good: Casting and Visuals Review: Films Set In Japan – Snake Eyes: G