The A-Team

Name: The A-Team
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime
Released: 2010-06-09
Cast: Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Jessica Biel, Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson, Sharlto Copley

2010 | 117 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had middling reviews (49% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for crime fans, anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved The Naked Gun, start here.
The mood: Light and funny, harrowing.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 1 hr 57 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

A man who loves when a plan comes together, Col. Hannibal Smith leads a close-knit team of elite operatives and Iraq War veterans. Framed for a crime they didn't commit, Smith and his men, Capt. H.M. ‘Howling Mad’ Murdock , Sgt. Bosco ‘B.A.’ Baracus, and Lt. Templeton ‘Faceman’ Peck, break out and go rogue, using their special talents to clear their names and find the perpetrator. Hot on their trail is Capt. Charissa Sosa, who was once involved with a member of Smith's team and has sworn to capture them, no matter what it takes.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
49% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
6.4 out of 10
AwardsWeak
1 win and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
Box office & staying powerSolid
$177 million worldwide on a $110 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 289K people sought it out in the past year