Film postponements are never fun, especially for big summer attractions. There have been some unfortunate cases where films get released way later than planned, which happened to director Jon M. Chu’s recent action sequel “G.I. Joe: Retaliation.”

This second installment of the “G.I. Joe” franchise was scheduled for June of 2012, but didn’t release until March of 2013 due both to a last-minute 3D conversion and to allow more time to boost international interest. The film centers on a special military platoon called “The G.I. Joes” who are assigned to a mission overseas that requires military back up. Back in the US, an evil underground organization called “Cobra” has a mole disguised as the US President, for more armed forces accessibility. Cobra’s plan for world domination requires the possession of some nuclear weapons, which only the secretary of defense has. After an overnight surprise attack, the G.I. Joe soldiers who survived this attack must now head back to the US and stop Cobra before their nuclear missile scheme succeeds.

For viewers hoping for a “G.I. Joe” film that provides both great action and entertainment values, “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” might just do the trick, as this sequel delivers on both scales. Dwayne Johnson and Bruce Willis also add more fun and energy to this film universe as “Roadblock” and “General Joe Colton” respectively.

Though “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” is a fun time, it does run into problems while pursuing active duty. The film has some unusual editing, due to some non-stop shifts between certain good and evil characters, making it difficult to tell what the main focus is. The film also suffers from a sloppy ending, and some scenes that are so action-heavy it makes the storyline feel like a secondary priority.

For those who love the “G.I. Joe” action figures, or its television shows, this movie should feel just right. For viewers who love action-heavy films, this sequel should be a good fit. “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” is a solid action movie which may not be for viewers hoping for a more story-heavy action film.