I’m having trouble with the recently-released image showing all four members of the new A-Team, planned for theater release in 2010. I don’t know. I should be interested in this, but … I kinda feel like I’m looking at four guys dressed as the A-Team for Halloween.
From left to right, then: Bradley Cooper as Face. The first thing that crossed my mind was that they’d found the next guy to play Buckaroo Banzai. The suit, combined with the way he’s carrying that gun like it’s a Stratocaster, makes it clear that he’s ready to lead the Hong Kong Cavaliers on their next crusade to rid the world of Hanoi Xan.
Next, Rampage Jackson as B.A. We all know how tough that dude is, but I have to say he’s looking a lot less so with the ‘hawk. Look, I get that that’s B.A.’s defining characteristic — other than the gold chains, which are missing — but if you’re going to redefine the series, why include that? Quinton’s bad ass enough as it is!
Sharlto Coply as Murdock. Okay, who? Holy shit, it’s the guy from “District 9″! I’m suddenly more interested in this movie, ’cause that guy did an absolutely bang-up job on that flick. I can’t wait to hear him rant about trashbags now!
And finally, Liam Neeson as Hannibal. What, really? Rob Roy? Gawain? Oh wait, he was also Qui-Gon Jinn and Darkman. Okay, this makes much more sense now. The guy just can’t figure out what his “thing” is. Or, he’s just awesome and doesn’t give a shit what he plays.
So, I really don’t know what to think about this. Is it a good idea? Stupid? Doomed to fail? The most awesome thing since fish grew legs? Time will tell, my friends. Time will tell.
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