Though it is truly a ridiculous film, The A-Team is not entirely terrible. Perhaps in the upper tier of recently released mainstream theatrical tripe, it is no less crazy than the original stress, as it should be. As the faceless antagonist Lynch says as he watches an explosion from afar, “it’s just like Call of Duty.” Given that one of the most superficial and gratuitous films in several years almost won last year’s best picture award and a pompous war/comedy picture was among the finalists, perhaps this film is destined for critical acclaim.
The were some humourous scenes and creative schemes throughout the film; I can’t wait for Mythbusters to test whether it’s possible to fly a tank. Despite it all, at least the action scenes are spatially consistent, although mostly overdone. Action films create suspense by making what they blow up significant. Today’s action films simply blow up a lot of stuff. The A-Team is another step farther along the path towards the latter option.If you are seeking a clever mystery, wait for the next Millennium Trilogy film. If you want to turn your brain off for a couple of hours, see this film. **