Have you seen 'G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra' yet?

OK, so maybe those Friday estimates at Box Office Mojo are way off.

Because if they aren't, then it looks like "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra" will make a tidy little sum at the theaters this weekend. Moreover, it appears that the plan by Paramount to nix the critics screenings for the "traditional" news outlets is working out.

... For now.  There's that word-of-mouth wave that either helps a flick fly or die the following weekend in the theaters.

So far audiences want what they want despite the 39 percent Tomatometer rating at Rotten Tomatoes for Joe. One of the listed critics, Michelle Alexandria at Eclipsemagazine.com, kicked the film around for a number of reasons (super-powered armor, not enough Snake Eyes) but ultimately gave it a B+:

"Went expecting to hate it, but loved it, not because it's "fun" but because they kept the tone serious. When did having FUN at a movie become a BAD thing?"

I guess It's not a bad thing at all.

The first time I watched G.I. Joe director Stephen Sommers' "The Mummy" I laughed at more than just the funny parts. Even though I had a few problems with the story it didn't matter, I still liked the picture overall.

Haven't watched G.I. Joe yet, but I'm considering checking it out.