"Foo' Fighters."
When I was about six, I watched this show in syndication after school. This and "CHiPS." I have a light but sincere fondness for "The A-Team," specifically for Murdock and Baracus, and of course, that damn theme song. But that's about as far as it goes.
I'm probably not alone on this, and that's why freaking nostalgia sells. That's why 20th Century Fox saw fit to give us a big budget remake of the '80s hit: because I (and many others) am stupid enough and willing enough to pay for tickets to a big budget bonanza of an "A-Team" movie. And here we are.
I care a little bit more about "A-Team" than "Charlie's Angels" or "Brady Bunch," and that's why I'm willing to forgive this film for it's obvious faults (huge problems).
I could discuss the limitations of the film, and its total lack of script, dick-headed Bradley Cooper scenes, and piss-poor, dumbed down editing that always has to explain the Team's big plans. But, on the other hand, I could praise the film's willingness to go obnoxious with it, and make the most of Sharlto Copely (despite doing hundreds of English accents...). But, really, that would be far too great a compliment to this film: in-depth analysis.
Nuts to that.
"The A-Team" is a bad movie. But, it is a watchable one. So, 'nuff said.
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