
The movie follows the same basic plot as the show, updated for the current time period. The A-Team is a group of four elite soldiers with contrasting skills and personalities, currently serving in Iraq (as opposed to Vietnam from the original series), carrying out secret missions and tasks for the US government. The leader of the team is Hannibal Smith (Liam Neeson), the cigar smoking tactician who "Loves It When A Plan Comes Together." Faceman Peck (Bradley Cooper) serves as the smooth talking, good looking, conman, and ladies man of the group. B.A. Baracus (Quinton "Rampage" Jackson) is the team's gruff enforcer and expert mechanic with a perpetual fear of flying. Finally there's the mentally unstable H.M. Murdock (Sharlto Copley), the team's highly skilled pilot and linguist. After carrying out a covert operation in Baghdad, their superior officer is killed, and the team is framed for crimes they did not commit. The four are sent to separate prisons, in which they all escape in an effort to clear their name.
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That charm falls in the hands of the cast. One of the series' most enjoyable appeals came from the contrasting characters. The four have such different personalities, that their quarrels are often played out for some very enjoyable humour. Each actor plays their respective character perfectly. The two standouts for me are Liam Neeson, who looks like he's having a blast as Hannibal Smith, and District 9's Sharlto Coplay as the over-the-top H.M. Murdock. Of course, all four work off each other really well. Its this brilliant move in casting that give "The A-Team" an edge over the average blockbuster.
Now, a good portion of the reviews for this movie have been fairly negative. Many critics have criticized the movie's excessive noise, explosions, and ludicrous action scenes. My response

Thats really all I have to say about "The A-Team." If you're not a fan of over-the-top action movies, then you can probably skip it, just stop complaining. If you're looking for a fun filled, action packed, adrenaline rush, this should do the trick. I have a feeling that was the filmmaker's plan, and I do love when a plan comes together ;)
My Score: 3.5 out of 5!

I loved it. I give it 5 fists punching guys.
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