Kaboom. Wait for it, kapow! Yes, that’s right, expect plenty of explosions and gunfights because The A-Team is a testosterone filled shooting gallery from start to finish.
Based off the 1980’s adventure series – the cast of Liam Neeson, Jessica Beil, and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson put together a messy slobber-knocker of an action film. Complete with quirky characters, gun violence, and shaky fight scenes.
A-Team jumps all over the globe
Escapism – perhaps – but audiences might be lost in the topsy-turvy plot that follows these soldiers of fortune who hunt down the bad guys, and get chased down by even more bad guys.
It gets confusing at times, but audiences will be distracted once the rocket launchers are fired – and the many explosions follow. The team jumps from one corner of the globe, to another – all trying to track down the bad guy who stole plates from the United States treasury.
Funny moments
It really doesn’t make much sense, and there are probably endless holes in the plot, but it’s best to switch the brain off and enjoy the mindless violence.
Not without its funny moments, the actors do justice to their eccentric characters, Jackson making for a pretty decent Mr.T. You can’t have a violent movie without laughter, can you now?
The film is fast paced from start to end, and holds many references from the original series. It’s a summer action movie, and doesn’t retain much after that. It’s weak plot draws on for two hours, but the cast keeps shooting more and more bullets to hold everyone’s attention.
Don’t expect too much – as this film is silly, immature, and downright obnoxious. But it is what it is, and for a film over-saturated with cowboy gun slinging, it still manages to be somewhat entertaining.
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About the author: Michael Burton
Michael is journalist with experience in publishing, news writing and the magazine industry. He graduated from Sheridan College and is the former editor of TRAVIS magazine.
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You’re sure it must have had plot holes but can’t think of any? Plot holes? Obnoxious? Baloney!
I loved the movie. Fun, inventive action and lots of laughs.
Perhaps Michael (journalism graduate) should go back to journalism school and look up the definition of ‘plot’ and ‘confusing’. The plot of this film was not particularly complex – it was very clear and I certainly don’t think anyone with half a brain would be confused by it. “You can’t have a violent film without laughter” – Michael – not if you are remaking the A-Team!! Michael, Quinton Jackson was playing a ‘character’ called B.A. Barakus – not the real person Mr T. Yes there is a fine line between the two, but to a reader unacquainted with the series you gave the wrong information. “PROBABLY” endless holes in the plot??? Well go on then tell us what they are – you’re the ‘journalist’. Either there were or there weren’t – this statement shows you up as not having bothered to work it out.
Al,
I appreciate your input – but most of all I appreciate your capitalization of “JOURNALISM,” and constantly referring back to me as the “JOURNALIST.” Attack the writer – not his opinion, you’ve got it
It’s a bad movie – and I told you that in a variety of ways. And you are right – I’ve been shown up. Perhaps I should have written that as “SHOWN UP” as you put things so elegantly. Would that make you feel better?
Gosh Mr.Al. maybe your right – I should go back to J-School because of this review. You know what – I should even go back to high school, because you – Mr.Al, you are the smartest person – ever. The smartest person ever to sit behind a keyboard.
Happy Father’s Day