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Saw "The A Team" yesterday.

Having grown up in the era of the orignial T.V. show, I wasn't expecting much. If you've ever watched the original show, you know that nobody ever died, and the story lines were corny. As a kid I loved the show, but I cringe when I see the re-runs now. Being a UFC/MMA fan, I think "Rampage" is funny in that context, but I wondered how his acting would show up on the big screen. I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised. The story was a bit choppy, but the action was non-stop. There was plenty of humor, and I think that's what I liked about it the most. It wasn't over the top humor. It was well timed and relevant. I don't laugh out loud during movies often, but I did during this one. Rampage seemed to fit into the role, which I didn't expect. However, "Murdock" stole the show. "Face Man" was good as well. The only person I had trouble with was Liam Neeson. It wasn't his acting. He just didn't seem old enough to be Hannible, but that's just me bringing my teenage baggage to the movie.

This isn't a must see when compared to what's out there at the moment, but it is a rent it for sure.

3.5 out of 5 (choose your icon)

Interesting take. Remembering BA as one of my favorite characters (corniness and all) and not liking Rampage after watching last season's The Ultimate Fighter, I'm very leery of him reprising that role. Listening to a few comments he made about the movie and his part (he said something to the effect of "Please, God, don't let me be the actor that screws up this remake"), I may give it a shot.

[edit] Khat, you like Adrien Brody? I've only seen him in King Kong but I didn't think much of his acting.