ROTTEN TOMATOES: Bruce Willis in "The A-Team"? Comments

Bruce Willis in "The A-Team"?

by Scott Weinberg | September 05, 2006

Summary

TV producer Stephen J. Cannell has been trying to get an "A-Team" movie off the ground for a little while now, and here comes word that he wants Bruce Willis to play the leader of the team... Back to Article

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taran72 writes:
on Sep 05 2006 09:17 AM

If they HAD to bastardize the A-Team. I mean, if they put a gun to my head - Bruce Willis is not a bad choice.

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Prosper761 writes:
on Sep 05 2006 09:59 AM

Please, stop these idiots in Hollywood from making movies based on TV shows that were godawful in the first place! Did "Bewitched" and "The Dukes of Hazard" teach them nothing? (Or maybe they are un-teachable).

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dracus writes:
on Sep 05 2006 10:21 AM

Hollywood must be getting some kind of a tax break from the IRS for producing movies out of television shows. That's about the only reason I can think of for its persistence in making such crap.

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Crenshaw writes:
on Sep 05 2006 10:45 AM

[b]Three reasons...[/b]
1) Relatively easy to script
2) Relatively cheap to produce
3) Profitable

Moviegoers have no one to blame but themselves. Who cares about quality when the box office puts the movie in the black.

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cgcbooks writes:
on Sep 05 2006 11:57 AM

Bruce Willis as Mr. T.

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rockstarfrank writes:
on Sep 05 2006 12:28 PM

In reply to this comment (#843705)
Yeah, who are they gonna cast as B.A. Baracus? I pity the fool that try to act like Mista T!

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Now it's dark writes:
on Sep 05 2006 12:28 PM

[b]Sequel[/b]
All the cast is still alive except for Hannibal, who should be played by Anthony Hopkins, not Willis. Make it twenty years later, and have it exactly the same in style, tone, and believability.

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South_park300 writes:
on Sep 05 2006 01:01 PM

like someone said before, if this HAD to be made, Willis isn't a bad choice. This MAY have potential as a movie, just depends on what kind of movie they are going for. I doubt this will be another Bewitched or Dukes of Hazard.

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wilkiedriver writes:
on Sep 05 2006 02:04 PM

How the hell are they going to make an action movie with no violence? The TV show was void of any violence (one of those post-Vietnam things). If it was funny like the show but bad-ass rockin' believable violence....then I will give it a try.

Where's my Airwolf movie?

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MYoung23 writes:
on Sep 05 2006 02:34 PM

Terry Crews for BA Baracas

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Flim Springfield writes:
on Sep 05 2006 04:24 PM

I assume that releasing DVDs of old shows isn't enough to keep the trademark in use, they have to actually make something new, that's why we get these movies.

And no one but Mr. T can play B.A... NO ONE.

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jeremyf1977 writes:
on Sep 05 2006 05:08 PM

What's Next Different Strokes with a white cast?

Oh Shit I just gave Hollywood another Idea.

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UselessRob writes:
on Sep 05 2006 07:30 PM

[b]Lame[/b]
Great, now I have the theme tune stuck in my head! Da dada da! Da da daaaa!

Once again, if people stopped going to see this crap, they'd stop making it. But look at the Dykes of Hazzard. It was a crime against humanity, and yet people turned out by the buttload to see it so now the no brainers will churn out more and more of these things simply because they make money. I'm sure we've got 2 more Hazzard movies coming, and then another 6 direct to DVD. Oh the humanity.

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Atomix writes:
on Sep 05 2006 07:47 PM

Three words.

Michael Clarke Duncan

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JackHorner1979 writes:
on Sep 05 2006 09:36 PM

In reply to this comment (#843714)
Gonna have to go with Ving Rhames on this one for B.A

In fact the cast as I see it if Willis is cast:

Sam Rockwell: Howling Mad Murdock
Timothy Olyphant:Templeton Peck (Faceman)
Ving Rhames: BA Baracus

Of course I'm more inclined to shoot the creators of this film. These ideas don't work. Stephen J should keep his stinky paws off this, and in order for it to work, is to darken the film.

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nogard64 writes:
on Sep 05 2006 10:19 PM

bruce willis- Hannibal, Owen wilson- faceman? Steve Carell Murdock? Yeah I agree how can anyone replace the T!!!

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nav123 writes:
on Sep 06 2006 03:16 AM

[b]Three Kings[/b]
I hope they don't go with the bank scenario, coz then Three Kings would end up being the prequel!!!!

No one can replace George, these b*stards are gonna f*ck up even more childhood memories.

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Crenshaw writes:
on Sep 06 2006 06:40 AM

Queen Latifah?

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Vitamin M writes:
on Sep 06 2006 08:24 AM

I'm just going to go watch the Family guy A-Team episode...funny haha!

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taran72 writes:
on Sep 06 2006 10:23 AM

In reply to this comment (#843715)
Sam Rockwell as Murdock and Olyphant as Face - my friend, that is GENIUS casting. I can almost see such a cast justifying the existence of this movie.

Almost.

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Circe Prankster writes:
on Sep 06 2006 11:30 AM

As long as we're mining 80's TV shows for movie ideas, why not make a film of "The Greatest American Hero"? Owen Wilson in spandex trying awkwardly to fly above suburban homes and constantly crashing into someone's azalea bushes? Sing along with me: "Believe it or not, I'm walking on air, I never thought I could feel so free-ee-eeee . . ."

I also think "The Love Boat" would make for excellent movie watching. I believe Charo is still available for the requisite coochie-coochie. Captain Stubing - now THERE's a role for Bruce Willis . . .

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Bulla writes:
on Sep 06 2006 05:04 PM

Bruce would suck as Hannibal
If money/schedules/current events/interest from the actor
Hannibal - Mel Gibson
Murdock - Jim Carrey
B.A - Ving Rhames
Face - tough one, if this were done years ago id have gone for Val Kilmer, but other than that, some random pretty boy new comer will do.

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JackHorner1979 writes:
on Sep 06 2006 05:26 PM

In reply to this comment (#843723)
[b]I think people assume Murdock should be played[/b]
by a comedian. I think this is dead wrong. It will be the inflection he adds to the character to make him funny.
I think your list is to A- list and not practical.

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BFBF writes:
on Sep 06 2006 09:13 PM

[b]what?[/b]
MADNESS!!!!

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MattyDaddy74 writes:
on Sep 06 2006 10:54 PM

[b]A Team isn't a bad idea.......[/b]
It could really work if the script is solid. Bruce Willis is a great choice for Hannibal. Who else could really fill that part? Gene Hackman is too old, otherwise he'd be a better choice. Now, if Hollywood doesn't screw up the rest of the casting, it'll be alright. I agree with the choice of Ving Rhames as B.A. Barracus. Rhames can definitely play bad ass!! Steve Carell might not be a bad choice for Murdoch, but if Jim Carrey would be available, get him!!! He would have the same charisma that Dwight Schultz brought to that role. And please, no Wilsons, Stillers, Vaughns or Ferrells playing Face. That would suck. It has to be someone who can be a bad ass and those four, I just don't see as bad asses. Maybe Matthew McConaughey? Who knows? Not sure what type of storyline you could use. I'm sure the terrorist angle will be explored. As well as a "Punisher"-like script where they avenge the death of a friend. I do know the TV show was popular back in the day. If the right people are involved, "The A-Team" could be a box office juggernaut!!!

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taran72 writes:
on Sep 07 2006 09:13 AM

Do any of you even bother reading previous posts? Rockwell is awesome as Murdoch, and Olyphant is almost as perfect as Face. Throw in Rhames as B.A. and Willis as Hannibal, and the cast is DONE. I'm not really sure why this is even debatable. Carrell? Gibson? Maybe you should watch the show before chiming in. Thanks.

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ZYPHONIC writes:
on Sep 07 2006 11:58 AM

A few ideas:

HANNIBAL - JAMES WOODS/KURT RUSSELL
BA - VING RHAMES/MICHAEL CLARK DUNCAN/ICE CUBE
FACE - HUGH JACKMAN/PAUL RUDD/MATTHEW PERRY
MURDOCK - OWEN WILSON/JASON LEE/RYAN REYNOLDS

Wot do u think?

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Now it's dark writes:
on Sep 07 2006 08:07 PM

My prediction: Pain.

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Drunkpostingftw writes:
on Sep 08 2006 09:11 PM

Hurry up and make Die Hard 4 Bruce!!! You're what?! 60?

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thefonzrocks writes:
on Sep 09 2006 06:01 AM

[b]This be the only line-up for 'The A Team' movie!![/b]
Hannibal - George Clooney
The Face - Brad Pitt
BA - Ving Rhames
Murdock - Jim Carrey

Token bird sidekick - Michelle Monaghan (Kiss, Kiss, Bang, Bang!)

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Now it's dark writes:
on Sep 09 2006 07:45 AM

[b]No[/b]
Hannibal - Anthony Hopkins
B.A. Barachus - Morgan Freeman
Murdoch - Jack Nicholson
Faceman - George Hamilton

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TheAnswerMVP2001 writes:
on Sep 10 2006 12:34 AM

Mr. T should just play the character he played in the TV show, he basically looks exactly the same he really hasn't aged that much. I mean really why not?

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murray84 writes:
on Sep 10 2006 11:25 AM

alright people cmon we know the only true actors who would pull this off is Peter Griffen as Hannibal, Clevland as BA Baracus, Joe as Murdock and of course Quagmire as Faceman.

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Uncle_T-Bone writes:
on Sep 12 2006 10:39 AM

[b]my- A-Team![/b]
Michael Clarke Duncan- B.A. Baracus

Bruce Willis- Hannibal

Brad Pitt- "Face"

Jim Carrey- Murdock

What do you all think about this line-up?

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Brad 3000 writes:
on Nov 12 2006 05:48 PM

[b]Okay, here's my line up[/b]
Hannibal - George Clooney
BA - The Rock?
Face - Brad Pitt
Murdoch - Steve Buscemi (Please God no Jim Carrey)

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TheCableGuy writes:
on Feb 01 2007 09:36 AM

I think That the ultimate line up for the ateam movie Has to be Robert redford as Hannable Luke wilson as faceman Ryan rynalds as HM murdock And Icecube as BA I'd hate to see another classic tv movie turned into a joke like charlie angel and starsky and hutch.

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