Movie Preview: The Losers

If there is one thing you know that Hollywood loves, it's ripping off an idea. That's where the A-Team movie came from. It's why Armeggedon and Deep Impact went head to head. There is no end of the copycat and ripped-off ideas Hollywood is willing to flood theaters with, all at the same time.

But don't think that this is all bad. Armeggedon was a good popcorn film. Occasionally the rip-offs are worth the time. And the head to head competition sometimes turns up a bright gem of a film. The Losers just might be one of those gems.



To be clear from the start, The Losers is a rip-off of the A-Team television show as much as the movie of that name is. But unlike the other film, this looks to be an interesting movie.

There is nothing deep or artsy about the film. A secret para-military group get set up and tossed aside by corrupt politicians. They escape and want revenge, big time. Lot's of stuff blows up inbetween. You won't need an Master's degree to keep up.

But, the film understands that they will never see their name on an Oscar ballot. It's not the point. This is just good natured fun, lot's of bullets, lot's of explosions, and just a bit of women with T&A.

The most serious question dealing with this film is likely to be if it is as much fun for 90 minutes as it is in 150 seconds? If you are having a bad day, this is a safe bet to distract you for a while and not piss you off for spending the money.

Stars Zoe Saldana, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Chris Evans