I went into The A-Team expecting to hate it... I didn't. Summer movies from cheesy television shows that went unseen by me usually spell disaster. However, make no mistake that this film is a roll your eyes, laugh out loud in disbelief, shut your brain off, and have a good time thrill ride that the words 'Summer' and 'Movie' were created for. Here are a few random notes that are worth mentioning:- The plot involves stolen currency plates and wrongfully accusing our heroes of-- you know what I am just gonna stop right there. If you have come to this movie in search of a coherent plot you are in the wrong place. Implausible missions, explosions, and one-liners. That is what you have got in store.
- Sharlto Copley. Mark my words this guy is going to be huge. When your group consists of the brains, the looks, and the muscle it is almost a foregone conclusion that the wild card is going to steal the show. He already nailed a dramatic and terrified performance in last summer's District 9. His performance here is just crazy fun.
- The word 'fool' is said 13 times. (That's right, I counted)
- Although Jason Patric already perfectly played the role of a smart ass and slimy villain earlier this year in The Losers, Patrick Wilson somehow manages to give him a run for his money.
- Unfortunately points are lost here because a phone call STILL is unable to be traced in less that thirty seconds.
- Anyone else find it as odd as I do that director Joe Carnahan walked away from Mission Impossible III only to turn around and make what is essentially the exact same movie minus the seriousness?
Considering that three different movies with similar plots will be released this year, I am actually both surprised and pleased to announce that so far they are two for two. Let's see if August's The Expendables can finish it up with a bang. B
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Carnahan was probably just afraid to work with Tom Cruise. I'd be.
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