The A-Team

Release Date: Jun 11, 2010

Runtime: 1 hr. 57 min.

Director: Joe Carnahan  

Cast: Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Jessica Biel, Quinton Jackson, Sharlto Copley. 

One of television’s most memorable shows finally makes it to the big screen with a new look and cast. Meet “The A-Team:” soldiers of fortune with a whole lot of attitude. Their mission: to cause mayhem with as much noise as possible. Hannibal, Faceman, Howling Mad and B.A. are all back with different looks but not necessarily for the better. After having such an iconic character as Mr. T playing Baracus, Quinton Jackson does little to fill his shoes. Every recognizable line is butchered to a pulp, being spoken with as much personality as a doormat. The story moves full force with the feeling of ten episodes packed into one film. But the action is heavy, backed by familiar music and a feeling of nostalgia for the 80’s classic. Fans of the hit show will be satisfied knowing that no detail was spared, from Murdock’s eccentric behavior to Baracus’s fear of flying. The problem lies within the plot, which tries to pull an “Ocean’s” in terms of clever distraction but altogether forgets that it shouldn’t matter. This is all about mindless fun in the form of summer entertainment. Maybe a sequel will suffice? 

Rating: 3 stars