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Honest Trailers | Snake Eyes
Voice Narration: Jon Bailey aka Epic Voice Guy
Title Design: Robert Holtby
Written by: Logan Rees, Spencer Gilbert, Danielle Radford, & Lon Harris
Produced by: Spencer Gilbert
Associate Producer: Ryan O'Toole
Edited by: Kevin Williamsen
Post-Production Supervisor: Emin Bassavand
Post-Production Coordinator: Mikołaj Kossakowski
Assistant Editor: Rebecca Castaneda
Director of Video Production: Max Dionne
#HonestTrailers

[@cjkalandek996]

_"Shaking the camera to make the action more exciting is like shaking a book to make the words more exciting."_ I think you summed that up perfectly.

[@PlanetXerox]

one thing I can say about the Bourne trilogy: it did pave they way for some of the most poorly-made, incomprehensible action films of the 2010's, but at least it had a compelling narrative.

[@cjkalandek996]

@@PlanetXerox to be honest, I think it was Michael Bay who started the shaky cam trend and the _Bourne_ movies just capitalized on it.

[@somethingclever4563]

Agreed

[@somethingclever4563]

@@PlanetXerox Bourne movies managed to use it effectively for a sense of realism imo Others it seems like they are using it to cover up shortcoming and take shortcuts

[@JaydevRaol]

👍

[@christianregala5393]

They managed to make the most likeable character of GI Joe to the most unlikeable movie of GI Joe

[@torram4388]

It takes talents, you know?

[@KayJay940]

The most likable character was that female one. And I dont even remember her name. Because back then they were allowed to have bewwwwbs and show them in a kids show.

[@blak238]

lol so true

[@lanceturley7745]

Most likable Joe character? Shipwreck is in this?

[@markwhite116]

It was actually the best one... the others were way worse

[@pianist150]

Ok but "knowing the right people is half the battle" is unironically fantastic advice.

[@thomaslane1547]

'Course, it's probably more than half.

[@ABCNDi]

Intelligent and working hard will get you far. So far that on the horizon you might even see the butt of some dude who know some other dude.

[@SamyulDavis]

Nepotism isn't good advice

[@pianist150]

@@SamyulDavis Not what I said at all. In my experience it’s way easier to get a job if someone you know is working somewhere with an opening and thinks to recommend you or tells you you should apply. Management can determine your qualifications and somebody at the job that that they know and like vouches for you to be a good energy around the workplace. Making connections and networking are at least half the battle

[@asmosisyup2557]

@@pianist150 I'd say its a good 70% depending on the role you're applying for.

[@casedistorted]

Soo isn't the entire point of Snake Eyes that we never see his face or hear his voice? He's a silent ninja who works alone and cannot be beaten. Gotta love Hollywood ruining EVERYTHING.

[@manchesterunitedno7]

Yeah, the original lore is he got major injury during the war that cost him his face and vocal cord.

[@davidhanson4909]

@@manchesterunitedno7 Actually it was during the failed rescue of the Iranian hostages. The chopper went down and he got a face full of burning exhaust. I can't remember half my pass codes but I can remember a comic I read when I was eight.

[@janus78]

Its like Darth Maul got the story Snake Eyes was supposed to get.

[@margarethmichelina5146]

After watching Black Noir's backstory from The Boys Season 3, it's the closest way how Snake Eyes should've been

[@mori1bund]

"shaking the camera to make action more exciting is like shaking a book to make the words more exciting" - give this writer a raise!!!

[@Xannyphantom905]

Those jump cuts actually hurt my eyes.

[@dennyjones6921]

The only time I’ve enjoyed shaky cam was in the hunger games because it really gave you like the panicky nauseating feel of when they were reaping the kids names but anytime I see other than that it just annoys me

[@Nightshade_Ronin]

Snakes eyes straight up ruined that man's life after everything he did for him.

[@haroonp8842]

and then he didn't even kill his fathers murderer...like even if it was just a job for the murderer, he still could have finished his goal, instead of wasting his whole time and ruining the Arashikage clan.

[@KnarfStein]

@@haroonp8842 I know! The POS had no problem just handing a WMD to a murderous villain, yet won't go through with killing his father's murderer, whose location was traded with handing over said WMD. Also, Snake Eyes could've done some investigating by himself or asked the Arashikage clan for help to find the murderer's location. Instead, the clan nonchalantly welcomes him back after all the terrible things he had done.

[@haroonp8842]

@@KnarfStein Ye its really annoying, this film pissed me off - mainly because i saw potential with its good cast and good initial premise but it fails at the story and writing the motives of characters, every decision they made felt so sudden and random at times.

[@BrotherMag]

He really did.

[@Salty010]

@@haroonp8842 agree man overall good cast but damn bad on story... i hate it...

[@ItsTheGuy77]

So great to see Warrior get a mention. It's such an amazing martial arts series. The fight choreography & action is so incredible. So under appreciated. Glad HBO Max renewed it for a third season!

[@arthurrimbaud7287]

😂

[@BGuhChannel27]

I don't like cobra kai

[@neeljavia2965]

@@BGuhChannel27 Why? And what it has to do with anything here?

[@celticson]

I was very pleased to see that this movie did justice to Storm Shadow, because it seemed like everyone else except the writers of the original comics made him just a straight up villain. But I'm disappointed that Skake-Eyes' redemption arc did not, in fact, have any redemption. Hindsight is not remorse.

[@neeljavia2965]

Yea. Snake eyes got away with his crimes way too easily. Plus storm shadow wasn't a complete villain in the last 2 movies.

[@DJtheBlack-RibbonedRose]

"My anacondas don't want none if you got pure heart, son." That one legit made me laugh out loud. 😆🐍

[@dieptrieu6564]

It actually rythm well, lol

[@bradyrhino8030]

@@dieptrieu6564 I thought Screen Junkies do Honest Trailers Buffy the Vampire Slayer???

[@bradyrhino8030]

@kshamwhizzle Anya: I don't understand why Screen Junkies shouldn't make Buffy the Vampire Slayer Honest Trailers and they make Snake Eyes instead?

[@dieptrieu6564]

@@bradyrhino8030 Why did you ask me that. What that have anything to do with this

[@christian-lf2oc]

@kshamwhizzle well maybe watch the video first

[@mrzed385]

"You want shaky cam, just shake your head in front of your screen" this is the funniest thing you have said in a while😂😂

[@leonakalionking]

Ya that's a sick burn lololol

[@laviniasnow4494]

Yeah, got me laughing out loud. 🤣

[@ryanschwartz4959]

Tried it: my eyes were still focused on the screen, so it didn’t make much of a difference.

[@WuKingdom1]

"Shaking the camera to make action more exciting is like shaking a book to make the words more exciting." That really hit home for me lmao

[@danielcolucci802]

“Ra’s al tool” and “wanna know how I got these scars” made me burst out laughing 😂

[@mew10521]

Me too

[@boazsardjoe8759]

Didn't Snake Eyes have an origin story in the first Joe movie. One that made him likeable and competent and righteous?

[@David-bf6bz]

Snake eyes has an awesome back story... unfortunately it is that he is a disabled veteran that lost his family to a drunk driver but also a white male so not "current" day.

[@michadabrowski3120]

Nope, he was our mute G.I.Jonin from the start. We did get a few flashbacks, through.

[@GuilhermeSantos-sd5uw]

@@David-bf6bz translate that to english now

[@josephsalmonte4995]

I wouldn't say righteous but yeah.

[@jeemoon1626]

He did. It was nothing like this movie lol.

[@romxxii]

"Oh this guy was great in Raid Redemption. Let me put him in this movie and then proceed to shake the camera so that you don't see how great he is."

[@EthanIrizarry]

This movie was a straight up disrespect to Iko Uwais!

[@matthewboer8279]

It’s called the “Mile 22” treatment

[@losr98]

@@matthewboer8279 yeah that was a hate crime of a movie and Iko should not have been wasted like that lol. Probably one of the worst action movies I've seen in recent years

[@jdmorice]

In honour of Norm Macdonald say: “Note to self: no matter how bad life gets, there’s always beer.” RIP

[@quppaaa2959]

Finally! Iko Uwais gets the recognition he deserves!! Man is a beast! Go watch his films!

[@kepckatherinec805]

Shaky cam is a euphemism for “Why bother spending the time and money necessary to create a spectacular scene, when we can fake out the audience by jostling the cameras during filming? No one will notice our low brow, crappy distraction tactics!”

[@alresave]

The problem is that the cast had the potential to get awesome martial arts action scenes but they were wasted by using that shaky cam bull

[@jedendwa5658]

Infinity wars reboot with shaky cams would be awesome.

[@foxhound13]

they had the right people. If they focused without shaky cam for 2 scenes, that gets people talking about the movie, you would have a better chance at saving it. I don't understand why studios do shaky cam anyway. its been proven from the hallway scene in daredevil, The Protector, and many others.

[@xcellentcreations3312]

Well it worked for taken

[@manchesterunitedno7]

@@xcellentcreations3312 But that was ancient, and more recent action flicks since The Raid and first John Wick proved no need for shaky cam if you have capable actors and fight stuntmasters to just do their job.

[@diegowushu]

> Hires actors who are awesome martial artists > Uses shaky cam making the action incomprehensible Why are you like this, Hollywood?

[@autobotproductions1244]

When it comes to bad movies there are two choices they can make, a smart one and a stupid one. And they always pick the stupid one

[@ItsTheGuy77]

I was so excited when I saw that they got Iko Uwais. Been a huge fan since I saw the Raid films. He's so awesome. But they wasted him, again! Just like that Mark Wahlberg movie a while back

[@Noremac25]

STOP saying "Hollywood", just say Paramount.

[@kingsleycy3450]

It's like hiring James Earl Jones to play a mute.

[@autobotproductions1244]

@@Noremac25 they’re not the only studio guilty of stuff like this

[@silverwaremirror9451]

Please say: “Shang-Chi is the closest thing we’ll get to a good live-action Avatar: the legend of Aang”

[@sammydanger7287]

I had all of those GI Joe’s. Slice and dice were brothers in my toy sessions. Dojo was always the grand master. And nunchuck usually died 😂

[@ChefJeff789]

"Knowing the Right People is Half the Battle!" ROFL

[@plcthelegacy4131]

G.I. JOOOEEE!!!

[@niclyx7970]

It's called "networking" /s

[@aztn19]

I mean…he’s not wrong lol 😅🤷🏾‍♂️😩

[@KRobinson-ko1ne]

“Pork chop sandwiches!”

[@Water_Me_Loan_64_YT]

I’m glad I get to watch this Honest Trailer for Snake Eyes instead of the actual film.

[@Finderup16]

Same

[@ItsTheGuy77]

Same here. I was looking forward to it until I heard that it uses Shaky cam. I hate that ish so much. It's so nauseating to watch. The actually got actors who can perform martial arts & a good choreographer but they still went with Shaky cam.

[@TEKKENKING23]

Same here. I can't wait for CinemaSins to tear this movie a new one

[@AJMIckna2010]

@@TEKKENKING23 Between CinemaSins and Screen Junkies I've saved a ton of money.

[@LifeSucks]

Yeah don't bother, it super sucked.

[@omegadrive9999]

From the Studio that let the MCU slips through their fingers. Let that sink in for a minute, they had it partially in the palm of their hands.

[@angelicvega7040]

I walked away 100% *Team Storm Shadow* at the end of this film. It made me turn on Snake Eyes reeeeal quick.

[@TheLowBrassDude]

When you want someone to make a kung-fu movie, you get the director of the Time Traveler's Wife.

[@kadosho02]

Wait.. that doesn't make any sense

[@virgilhawkins5680]

Kung-fu is Chinese. This is a Japanese setting.

[@manchesterunitedno7]

@@virgilhawkins5680 Yet more than half of the main characters in it aren't Japanese.

[@hilmanic28]

@@kadosho02 It's sarcasm. The director is known for directing Time Traveler's Wife (my favourite romance movie btw)

[@kadosho02]

@@hilmanic28 I totally get it. But still surreal Snake Eyes had a movie

[@FirstLast-cg2nk]

Please say "We are ninjas, the masters of stealth and misdirection. That is why we always charge at our enemies in broad daylight while screaming."

[@supercutify.8898]

Iko Uwais is amazing, he is soooo criminally underrated this day!

[@remixthestyle]

Doesn't get the movies he deserves

[@Xannyphantom905]

Only because The Raid 3 hasn't happened.

[@shikhar.awasthi]

Warrior got cancelled but this got made!

[@donniescorner1649]

warrior was un-cancelled. season three is coming to HBO max in 2022/23.

[@madorcvalfort5129]

I would have liked this movie better if it had been called 'Storm Shadow : Origins'. His arc was a far more interesting story.

[@placignation1533]

True or its story is like John Wick

[@megkrish7568]

Absolutely agree. He's my fav character. Also who on earth ever asked to see a maskless talking snake eyes? He's badass because he's so mysterious

[@WadeMcG]

@@megkrish7568 Kind of like having a Judge Dredd movie where we fully see his face (Stallone's in that case). I also have to agree with the Epic Voice guy on shakey cam.

[@Superion74]

Stormshadow has always been my favorite. Unfortunately he always live in the shadow of Snakeye, even though he's far more complex and interesting. Plus, he joined the JOES once and I have the toy to prove it.

[@rectoraakor8843]

It's ironic that the shaky cam scenes are done by "Steady" cam operators.

[@WynterPhenix]

No comment about how almost every fight scene was done in near complete darkness so you couldn't see it happening?

[@jerico.b]

Shaky cam and darkness, what a sick combination. It actually made me sick just watching a few scenes in this video.

[@krynico8451]

Sounds like game GOT final battle

[@jasonblalock4429]

"Battles Without Honor And/Or Clarity." Niiiiiiiiiiice. Although I am disappointed by the lack of porkchop sandwiches.

[@DnDBeyond]

It's in the HT for the other two GI Joe movies!! We won't let you down!

[@beckerqueiroz]

"You want shaky cam? Shake your head in front of the screen!" - I'm stealing this.

[@LeoJay]

GI Joe animated show is still the best after all these years. This movie was straight up disrespectful to his character.

[@artofmartialcinemaamc5334]

Hollywood has had a knack for that for at least the past 5-6 years. Star Wars, Tomb Raider, Snake Eyes, Mortal "Combat " 2021, Black Widow (with Taskmaster specifically), yeah almost seems like they're doing it on purpose lol

[@marcm5207]

It was disrespectful to all characters depicted. The Baroness is going to have a hard time recovering from this...

[@pvshka]

@@artofmartialcinemaamc5334 That's what happens when you get screenwriters who have never seen a single piece of original material.

[@jimb.7523]

*Hope you guys are planning a "Hocus Pocus" HT for October!*

[@jimb.7523]

Shut up, bot.

[@IsaacSabuni]

"Shaking a camera to make action more exciting, is like shaking a book to make the words more exciting" hahahahahahahaha u got me on this....almost snorted my beer

[@paradisecity0406able]

This movie just made me want to watch Brian de Palma's 'Snake Eyes' with Nic Cage.

[@TheMiddlingGamer]

That's a really good movie

[@PoloLoiTamin]

@@TheMiddlingGamer the opening scene is my Fav

[@xlr8466]

That's high praise

[@mksongbird]

wasting Iko Uwais in any action film should be illegal.

[@jb57551]

@@oiratio500 The film where he showed in and its other members of the "Sequel Trilogy" is hated by A HUGE NUMBER OF fans regardless of Iko Uwais' involvement. So I should say it counts, but I DIDN'T NOTICE HE WAS THERE UNTIL I CHECKED IT OUT FOR MYSELF (I'm aware about it by the time I replied)

[@brezzendorf]

It's happening everywhere in any Hollywood movies he starred in

[@andyking894]

Could you grace us with "Germans love David Hasselhoff" for the late Norm MacDonald, please?

[@uncleharm8893]

"Snake? Snake!? SNAAAAAKE" - death of a franchise

[@32roso]

When he found out on r.i.p.d. I lost it. It was funny and I'm crying now haha

[@commonsense5199]

Please do an Honest Trailer for Deadly Class. That show deserves justice.

[@thejmeister]

I freakin' love Deadly Class. It really deserves an Honest Trailer.

[@thecraziestcrayon]

Yasss!!

[@cornettomsc]

Still hoping for season 2....

[@thedullohanvids]

Most of us will probably be shaking our head in front of the screen anyway. making the shaky cam all the more drastic.

[@jules_414]

Would love to see an "every James Bond movie" trailer

[@BatmanFan76]

6:28 That is my comment in an Honest Trailer!! That is so freaking awesome!! 😆

[@OuterRaine]

Me: Alright! Time for some Snake Eyes action. Snake Eyes:(Sucker punches woman) Me:(Empty Seat)...

[@PROVOCATEURSK]

Equalism.

[@josephsalmonte4995]

Lmao Go back to your Soy farm 🤣

[@fahriandikadir5799]

Why?

[@smittyvanjagermanjenson182]

"The place is a total mcdojo" That one got me 🤣

[@geriwan1]

"Starring: ... Hard Master Baiting ..." Excellent😂😂😂.

[@sahiltaware8976]

Okay, I need the Netflix Daredevil Honest Trailer like, right now.

[@rushmaverick1923]

They really need to do live action G.I. Joe up right. Especially with all the love that Captain America has been getting for the past 10 years in the MCU. We need more "Real" American Heroes.

[@neeljavia2965]

Lol

[@adamscott7354]

Audie Murphy and Desmond Doss are real American heroes...

[@rachelk7784]

I went to ninja school and even I managed to pass, despite falling in a river 3x because I can't water walk.

[@JavierSalcedoC]

Haven't seen Peter Mensah since Spartacus! He's such a talented actor And speaking of... Would you dare doing a Spartacus Honest trailer?

[@benabramowitz18]

At least we now have _Shang-Chi_ to prove that Hollywood knows how to actually do a big-budget martial arts flick!

[@The_Horrorist80]

😂

[@Dynaman21]

Jackie Chan’s stunt team helps with that. They’re the reason I have a morbid interest in the Saint Seiya movie (same stunt team).

[@EpicBeard815]

Do we?

[@hellolongden]

And 80% is fantasy, martial is 10%

[@blazeblade2180]

@@hellolongden rather a mixture of both

[@brandonjones5879]

‘Stealthy ninjas’ running screaming into battle. Nice!

[@saturnv2419]

Modern Ninjas and samurais: using katanas in a gun fight. Actual Ninjas and samurais: mass produced gunpowder weapons and used them extensively in combat.

[@TheCatWatches]

Cobra Commander needs more love. Latta’s performance carries most of the original show. Don’t know why he gets so little screen time in these films.

[@taurinstraiter2325]

It's official. Action director Olivier Megaton made one of the most memorable action movies of the 2010s. Who doesn't remember Taken 3 (2014)? It is still on everyone's mind. :P

[@dunnagan5]

Honest Trailer of Warrior since you showed a clip! That show needs more mainstream attention!!

[@TastyScotch]

Slice and Dice were actually my favorite GI Joes when i was a kid 😂

[@JounLord1]

That ninja school sounds like someone played Skyrim where you can become the leader of the magic school while barely knowing any magic and decided to make a movie about it.

[@ashramjathan4258]

Definitely need to see a Kung Fu Hustle honest trailer now

[@virgilhawkins5680]

Kung Fu Hustle is its own honest trailer.

[@castieleclipse]

The 2 or 3 flashbacks from the first movie were all the back story I needed for Snake Eyes, not this nonsense that makes me feel bad for Storm Shadow.

[@eerrrrrrfolks]

I literally watch these videos before deciding to watch the movie. Thanks again @ScreenJunkies 😘🤘

[@topherstott]

The scene with all of the katanas in the cab of the truck was pretty rad! Keep up the good work screen junkies

[@adingdingdiiing6740]

They knew the movie didn't have enough Snake eyes or Storm Shadow that they actually included the ending in the trailer.

[@TheOldSoul]

@Screen Junkies Please do an Artemis Fowl Honest Trailer, that was a travesty

[@JennySparkz]

That shaky cam analogy was on point.

[@tumopanene1545]

That shaky cam comment had me DYING! LOOOL

[@MrNemo721]

I didn't even know this movie existed until now

[@feynstein1004]

I thought this was going to be an Honest Trailer for the other movie called Snake Eyes, with Lieutenant Dan.

[@byronheath8925]

Oh yeah, that one had Captain Corelli in it too.

[@cheric3434]

Dame they need to do that movie that would be Great 😮😍😁

[@TheLivingThanos]

I am soooo happy with that Metal Gear Solid reference

[@heyjonjoebailey]

In the original GI Joe movies, and the cartoon, Snake Eyes is akin to Batman. He always is in the right place at the right time, he knows exactly what he’s doing, and he has unwavering focus and precision. This movie made him a thug who could box, and then turned into a ninja in like 3 days.

[@corporaterock6543]

Say this, "Jason Bourne, that's Jesus Christ."

[@BuruIgeru]

5:34 These people just straight up ripped off a shot from Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno Probably just one of the many injustices they did to Kenji Tanigaki here

[@Azraelthewizard]

Do honest trailer for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings! Please!!

[@peredocollective]

That would be hilarious!

[@ProductBasement]

The last "starring" made me lol

[@vustvaleo8068]

also the original 80's Snake Eyes figure was like the cheapest to produce because the thing was only molded in a single color thus saving the paint budget.

[@jeanvonestling7408]

Which is great way to show how great things are created by accident: saving paint made them call him commando, then Hamma made him a ninja to balanse storm Shadow, and gave him awasome back story.

[@alzoraig]

"Fast and Furious Presents: G.I. Joe Begins: Snake Eyes Origins: From the Book of SAW" Wait, What?

[@Semudara]

featuring Dante from the Devil May Cry series ......... & Knuckles

[@shockchandiscord8961]

i like how he says- you wanna know how i got my scars- in Joker voice. masterpiece

[@noobmasterruben5167]

The joke about doors sliding up for Henry Goulding face is comedy gold

[@dnmz1885]

No mention of how they completely changed everything about Snake Eyes lore

[@damonferrara3637]

They mentioned that right at the start.

[@artofmartialcinemaamc5334]

Bro.... wtf do you even have EARS for 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤣 When the video said "he's kinda 🐌" , I'm pretty sure he was referring to YOU 😂😂

[@dominiqueodom3099]

Cobra Vs Ninja looks so dope.

[@africanlegs]

Fell asleep in the middle of it and never bothered finishing it.

[@localyocal498]

Reakky hoping you guys do an Honest Trailer for Succession before Season 3 - that show is vastly underseen

[@ericpeterson8732]

That orange belt line was 🔥. Give that writer a raise.

[@luisc2975]

I didn’t care about this movie and any others before it, and after watching honest trailer, I’m happy with my choice.

[@andrewwest3204]

Did you really use the ninja gaiden music for the credits? Awesome addition! (5:02)

[@MatthewTuthill]

In honor of Norm MacDonald, please say, "Why do dogs always run to the door when the doorbell rings? It's almost never for them."

[@Z-Strike026]

Say "Do an Honest Trailer for Lucifer now that the final season's dropped!" in your epic voice.

[@kadosho02]

😈🔥🔥🔥 this is what we desire

[@morbiuscrystal4875]

Lol topical dc show for WC girls

[@midus0013]

Patiently waiting for the Daredevil netflix series. And do the Punisher while you're at it.

[@mattrudd]

When you eventually do Shang-Chi, I hope you call it "Fantastic Rings and Where to Find Them"

[@judemusyoki7052]

The Otacon MGS reference warmed my heart.

[@BenVarkentine]

I can count the memorable characters in G.I. Joe on the fingers of one hand and they couldn't get one right.

[@thezodiacwatcher4102]

Do an Honest Tralier for Monsters at Work

[@iambanzai]

IF YOU DO 'Escape Room: Tournament of Champions' I'LL CLIMB MOUNT EVEREST!

[@michaelmbau3953]

Thank you for the Omar Little homage Epic Voice Guy. Didn't know I needed it til I heard it

[@MaximumDiver]

Please do an Honest Trailer of Kate! And please say: "I did nothing! The pavement was his enemy!"

[@brithas]

Please do the Halloween town movies they're perfect for honest trailers.

[@MAZZ0Murder]

I should my head after it was suggested, and this Honest Trailers suddenly became soooo much more action packed! AND YES!!!! Godfrey Ho's Ninja films are all Z-List wonders!

[@5180TMZpotluck]

5:06 Ah yes my favorite part Well done kogima