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The A-Team (2010)
Never seen the original... so this was surprisingly GOOD!
Let me start out by saying that I enjoyed this movie. I think some of this has to do with the fact that I saw this movie for an action film and not as a remake of an original series. Being 26 years old, I have never seen the original nor do I know anything further than the fact that Mr. T was in it and that he pitied the fool or something. This was probably to my advantage for this film because I watched this movie at face value rather than comparing it to an already successful predecessor.
The plot was OK, acting was OK, and the length was OK. I would have liked to see more from Biel (and I do not mean more acting). This movie had non-stop action, a pretty good story, and a solid cast. Even, to my surprise, UFC man "Rampage" Jackson did well (for what I believe was his first major role). This movie's biggest pro was that it was well paced and kept me absorbed throughout the entire movie wondering who/what would get blown up next. If I had to point out a con it would be that it was expectantly corny at times. I would rank this movie around a 6.6 simply for the fact that I watched it for what it was worth, an action film. I would put it in the genre of GI Joe, Bad Boys and Die Hard although definitely not near as good as the latter two. If you have seen the original series or are the type of viewer who gets mad that the protagonist escapes impossible exploding situations then this may not be the movie for you. My final words are that if you are ever in a jam just call on Liam Neeson and his bad ass-ness will save you, I am sure of it!
The Dilemma (2011)
Serious Dilemma
Anyone who has had a best friend, male or female, knows that the situation that Vince Vaughn finds himself in is not one to be envied. While watching this movie, I constantly found myself frustrated yet sympathetic to the actions of both Vince and Kevin. The movie, listed as a comedy, seems to me to be more in the genre of a "Click" or "Spanglish" where you find yourself laughing at times but also absorbed with the drama within. I am going to call this movie a "Com-ma" (even though the cackling tween behind me would beg to differ).
I must say that the movie was well paced and consisted of a great cast which is expected of Ron Howard. While it was not exactly what I expected going into it, I must say that I was pleased. I left the theater satisfied but this is not the type of movie I could watch over and over. Its biggest pro was the cast as Vince, Kevin, and Queen can rarely do harm in my book. The biggest con would be its lack of memorable funny lines. I wouldn't be surprised if this movie ends up at a 6.1 on IMDb. My final word is that "Great moments... are born from great opportunity," just hope that this opportunity isn't having to tell your best friend his wife is a cheater!