The A-Team

I'd say Liam Neeson sums up the remake of the classic 80s TV show The A-Team best when he remarks 'overkill is under rated' late in the movie.

As mentioned a week or two ago when I saw The Losers, the expectations for this action-comedy were high. Not to mention that the bar was set pretty high by said film.

Well, the verdict is - The A Team definitely match it.

Completely over the top, the makers have definitely retained the feel of the TV series without the 80s hanging over its head.

The casting is pretty good. Neeson is a solid leader as Hannibal, Bradley Cooper's Face is charming though not as much the chameleon as his TV predecessor. (Also, given the amount of times his shirt was off I don't think a lot of attention was being paid to his face). Sharlto Copley (from District 9) wasn't an obvious choice as Murdock but he was an inspired one. Quinton Jones had by far the toughest job trying to follow in Mr T's footsteps as B.A. Baracus and, I have to say, didn't do too bad.

We all know the story by now. They get set up, break out of jail seeking revenge on those who set them up. Along for the ride is Jessica Biel as Captain Sosa, a former flame of Face (of course) who is trying to haul them in.

The character I enjoyed the most was definitely the CIA agent Lynch (Patrick Wilson). He's hard to describe, but he's the kind of bad guy who you barrack for for a while then enjoy seeing him get caught out.

Overall, The A Team was a great deal of fun, albeit over the top but you come to expect that. I gave the Losers 8 out of 10 and this definitely matched it. So, 8 out of 10 - not rocket science but high on enjoyment.

Now, for the sequel.....