Friday, June 11, 2010

"Overkill Is Underrated"


Couldn't have said it better myself. That's a line spouted by Liam Neeson's "Hannibal" character (pictured on left) in the new A-Team motion picture, which was released today and which updates the famous '80s television series (about time -- you have to love it when a plan finally comes together). The film has garnered a PG-13 rating, apparently due in part to Hannibal's cigar smoking.

The reviews have looked to be mostly positive (a few are linked below), describing the film as pure, unadulterated fun and a lot of funny lines. After all, if you ever happened to watch the original series (which I love), what else would you expect except for fun, fun, and more fun? Look for cameos from two of the three living original series stars -- Dirk Benedict and Dwight Schultz (unfortunately, Mr. T turned down a cameo role).

I might even have to endure the teen masses this weekend to go see this one. Or maybe I'm just on the jazz again.