The A-Team: Movie Review

I seem to be going into film's these days without expecting to be impressed. I go in with such low expectations of films yet I've continued to come out surprisingly impressed. The A-Team is no different. I went in, despite bad reviews, thinking that this is probably an interpretation of a classic show that doesn't need to be made; however I was sorely wrong. Throw all aspects of cinematic integrity out of the window and this movie is surprisingly a hit.

Four Army Rangers fighting in Iraq have been framed for a crime they didn't commit. Under the heading of Hannibal (Liam Neeson) the remaining members of the A-Team, Face (Bradley Cooper), B.A. Baracus (Quinton Rampage Jackson), & Murdock (Sharlto Copley) break out of federal prison and continue on their way to prove their innocence. The ending, of course, sets it up for a sequel; and one that I think would actually work if done properly.

Joe Carnahan directed and co-wrote this production which is far better than some of his past efforts that included Narc and Smoking Aces. I'll be honest, there are moments in this movie where I went: what the hell just happened? I don't understand how this relates to anything... Yet the amount of fun that everyone in the theatre was having takes away all negative feelings to moments in this film.  The acting had it's ups and downs, mainly ups; especially from the ever-talented Sharlto Copley as Murdoch who was really funny and kept the audience laughing.  This movie works excellently as an action-comedy; the few moments where Carnahan tried to get serious and add drama the acting talent started to drop and the audience started to get distracted... however those moments were few and far between.

This movie kicked ass and I highly recommend it; just for a guilty pleasure... it was really enjoyable!

3.5 out of 5 stars