Reviews are in! Thank you for all your support!
Greetings from Ignite!
It has been just over a month since the release of our enhanced 2024 restoration of THE STORY OF G.I. JOE, and we are incredibly grateful for all the fantastic support we’ve received. This includes an array of glowing press coverage. Here are a few highlights from the many reviews, along with a mention in CNN’s Hollywood Minute (starting at the 26-second mark):
“RAVING REVIEW: Ignite Films brings a remarkable restoration of the 1945 classic, set in the thick of a campaign during World War II.” – Overly Honest Reviews
“… a splendid restoration-remastering of this very important combat picture.” – Trailers From Hell/CineSavant
“Pyle might represent a forgotten footnote in World War II history for some, but the loving new print from Ignite Films and The Film Foundation does Yeoman’s work in bringing his story back to the fore with stunning perspicuity.” – Film Inquiry
“Terrific package” and “highly recommend.” – J.B. Spins
“Following their debut on the home video scene with their award-winning 4K UHD release of Invaders from Mars, Ignite Films impress once again with this restored Blu-ray release of the 4-time Academy Award-nominated WWII classic The Story of G.I. Joe starring Burgess Meredith and Robert Mitchum.” – Film Juice
Hollywood Minute (CNN): https://www.cnn.com/videos/entertainment/2024/07/26/hollywood-minute-sag-aftra-strike-videogames-story-gi-joe-shaun-dead.cnn
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Directed by William A. Wellman, and starring Robert Mitchum and Burgess Meredith, THE STORY OF G.I. JOE is based on the true-life experiences of renowned war correspondent and columnist Ernie Pyle. Meticulously remastered, this iconic film is a must-have for cinephiles and history enthusiasts alike.
NEW BONUS FEATURES
"Here he lies where he longed to be..." Wild Bill's Dog Face Blues – A new video essay by author and filmmaker Scout Tafoya
New interview with Bill Wellman Jr.
"The Story of the Story of G.I. Joe", a new featurette on the restoration by film restoration supervisor Greg Kimble
Audio commentary by Alan K. RodeOriginal nitrate trailer
Re-construction of the original 1945 trailer
Photo gallery with original press book pages and stills
William Wellman Jr. on his father's legacy and THE STORY OF G.I. JOE.
ORIGINAL 1945 TRAILER
Check out our re-construction of the once lost original trailer. It was reconstructed using the severely damaged 1945 original nitrate trailer provided by the Library of Congress.
Be sure to check out the all-new essays on THE STORY OF G.I. JOE in The Maze, featuring insightful perspectives from talented writers Fernando F. Croce, Caden Mark Gardner, Gina Telaroli, and Christina Newland.
https://www.ignite-films.com/blogs/the-maze
Purchase Ignite's new 2024 enhanced restoration of THE STORY OF G.I. JOE! Own a piece of film history, packed with plenty of extras.