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The A-Team (film)
The A-Team (film)
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NameThe A-Team
DirectorJoe Carnahan
ProducerStephen J. Cannell, Tony Scott, Ridley Scott, Jules Daly, Alex Young, Iain Smith
ScreenplayJoe Carnahan, Brian Bloom, Skip Woods
StorySkip Woods
Based onThe A-Team, Stephen J. Cannell, Frank Lupo
StarringLiam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Quinton Jackson, Sharlto Copley, Jessica Biel, Patrick Wilson, Brian Bloom
MusicAlan Silvestri
CinematographyMauro Fiore
EditingRoger Barton, Jim May
StudioDune Entertainment, Scott Free Productions, Top Cow
Distributor20th Century Fox
Released2010, 06, 11
Runtime117 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$110 million
Gross$177.2 million

The A-Team (film) is a 2010 American action comedy film directed by Joe Carnahan and produced by Stephen J. Cannell, Tony Scott, and Ridley Scott. Serving as a cinematic adaptation of the 1980s television series of the same name, the film follows a group of former United States Army Rangers who are framed for a crime they did not commit. The ensemble cast features Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Quinton Jackson, and Sharlto Copley as the titular team, with supporting roles from Jessica Biel, Patrick Wilson, and Brian Bloom.

Plot

In 1997 Mexico, John "Hannibal" Smith and Templeton "Faceman" Peck meet during a covert operation. Years later, during the Iraq War, their team, which now includes Bosco "B.A." Baracus and H.M. "Howling Mad" Murdock, is tasked by CIA agent Lynch to recover U.S. Treasury plates stolen by a Black Forest militia. After a successful but explosive mission in Baghdad, the plates are stolen again, and the team is court-martialed and imprisoned by the Department of Defense. Escaping from separate prisons, they reunite to clear their names, uncovering a conspiracy involving a private military company, Blackforest, and a corrupt CIA operative. The climax involves a daring heist in Frankfurt and a final confrontation aboard a container ship in the Port of Los Angeles.

Cast

* Liam Neeson as Colonel John "Hannibal" Smith, the team's master strategist. * Bradley Cooper as Lieutenant Templeton "Faceman" Peck, the charming conman and procurement specialist. * Quinton Jackson as Sergeant Bosco "B.A." Baracus, the team's mechanic and fearsome muscle. * Sharlto Copley as Captain H.M. "Howling Mad" Murdock, an eccentric but brilliant pilot. * Jessica Biel as Captain Charissa Sosa, a Department of Defense officer and Faceman's former romantic interest. * Patrick Wilson as Agent Lynch, a manipulative CIA operative. * Brian Bloom as Brock Pike, the leader of the Blackforest private military company. * Gerald McRaney as General Morrison. * Yul Vazquez as General Tulio, a Mexican drug cartel leader. * Terry Chen as Ravech.

Production

Development for a film adaptation began in the 1990s with producers Stephen J. Cannell and John Singleton attached. After years in development hell, the project moved forward at 20th Century Fox with director Joe Carnahan, who co-wrote the script with Brian Bloom and Skip Woods. Principal photography commenced in Vancouver in September 2009, with additional shooting in Los Angeles. Key action sequences, including the iconic flying tank scene, utilized extensive visual effects and stunt work. The production faced challenges, including the recasting of B.A. Baracus from the original choice of Common to Quinton Jackson due to scheduling conflicts.

Release

The A-Team premiered at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on June 10, 2010. It was released theatrically in the United States and Canada by 20th Century Fox on June 11, 2010, in conventional and IMAX formats. The international rollout followed throughout June and July 2010. The film was later released on DVD and Blu-ray in December 2010, featuring extended and unrated cuts.

Reception

The film received mixed reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 48% approval rating based on 226 reviews. Critics praised the cast's chemistry and over-the-top action sequences but criticized the convoluted plot. It opened at #2 at the North American box office behind ''The Karate Kid'', earning $25.7 million in its first weekend. The film grossed $77.2 million domestically and $100 million internationally for a worldwide total of $177.2 million against a $110 million budget, making it a modest commercial performer. At the 2011 Kids' Choice Awards, it was nominated for Favorite Movie.

Soundtrack

The film's score was composed by Alan Silvestri, marking a departure from the original television series' iconic theme by Mike Post and Pete Carpenter. The soundtrack album, released by Varèse Sarabande, features Silvestri's original orchestral compositions. Several licensed songs are also featured in the film, including "Foxy Lady" by Jimi Hendrix and "I Need a Hero" by Bonnie Tyler. The end credits feature the song "The A-Team" by Big Boi and Moufy.

Category:2010 films Category:American action comedy films Category:20th Century Fox films Category:Films based on American television series Category:Films directed by Joe Carnahan