The A Team

Directed by Joe Carnahan
Starring
Liam Neeson
Bradley Cooper
Sharlto Copley
Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson
Jessica Biel

Plot is irrelevant...even if it would have been a good plot. Action and Awesome start almost immediately and, because of strong performances, never let up.

The actors are perfect. I think I spent most of the dialogue time lost gazing into Bradley Cooper's stubble.

Favorite lines:
"I'm B.A. (pause) and your gonna be (pause) unconscious. "
"...and they specialize in the ridiculous."

7 out of 10

How to Train Your Dragon

Directed by a couple jazzy dudes. (I could look them up but nah. Dean Dubouis? Lets go Dean Dubouis.)
Starring:
Jay Baruchel
America Ferrara
Gerard Butler
Craig Ferguson
David Tennent
Kristen Wiig
Jonah Hill
McLovin

Funny, touching, visually brillant, David Tennent was in it, and the lead has my birthday. The second best animated film and easily the flagship success of Dreamworks.

10 out of 10

Robin Hood

Directed by Ridley Scott
Starring Russell Crowe, Mark Strong, Cate Blanchete, Kevin Durand, William Hurt.

Total Film complained that it was too similar to Lord of the Rings, Gladiator, Troy, King Arthur and Highlander. Ha. They are right but its nothing to complain about.

Historically, it picks up right were Kingdom of Heaven left off. It feels like a continuation of that world with new but familiar characters and Scott's signature epicness. The pacing is like KoH and Gladiator. Its gritty, rough, well acted, and surprisingly fun. Plus, archery is cool.

This movie ties Men in Tights for best Robin Hood and I really hope there is a sequel involving an aged Balian of Ibelin.

Score: 8 out of 10