There are only two films at the box office this weekend that are worth noting, and it’s going to be interesting to see which one comes out the winner. In one corner we have a group of soldiers of fortune who are being hunted by the government for a crime they didn’t commit. In the other corner, we have a kid who needs to learn karate in order to prove his inner worth, and get the girl. Man, what a battle. I’m excited, I’m pumped, and I’m ready for some action. Even more than that, though, I’m ready to take bets. I’m going to go out on a limb right now and say that the kid who has to learn karate is going to come out of the weekend box office ring the winner. I could be wrong, but I doubt it. Let’s get ready to rumble with your weekend movie preview.

The A-Team

I’ll admit that when I first heard they were going to be bringing one of my favorite childhood programs to the big screen, I was excited.

Now, not so much. While it looks like the essence of The A-Team is still there in that they help the innocent, the plot has been updated to make them Iraq vets, still being hunted by the government of course, but with oil tycoons and laser technology now a part of the plot in order to update it. Some of the original stars of the television program make some cameos, but there’s no Mr. T. Ah well, it should make for good viewing, if for nothing more than to see things go BOOM! It should be noted that Liam Neeson as Hannibal probably wasn’t a good idea in the way of casting. While I have no qualms with Neeson, he just looks too fake with that gray hair. Like a Ken doll or something. Seriously, I pity the fool who think this one is going to come out on top.

The Karate Kid

This is another film I have been chomping at the bit to see ever since it was announced. The Karate Kid is one of my all-time favorite movies, and while I was apprehensive at first by the thought of a remake, upon seeing the trailers and hearing the early buzz around it, I can now say that I will be in line with the rest of you to check it out. Jackie Chan looks great as the new Mr. Miyagi (Mr. Han in this one), and while Jaden Smith is no Ralph Macchio, he still looks like he can kick some ass. I predict The Karate Kid to be the big winner at the box office this weekend, and if it’s not, I’ll eat a tree. BANZAI!