The A-Team: Why Heist-Comedies Are Unprofitable.

"The A-Team: Why Heist-Comedies Are Unprofitable" is a 2010 action-adventure film directed by Joe Carnahan. The plot follows four American soldiers who are tasked with recovering stolen $100 bill-printing plates. After the plates are re-stolen and their commander is assassinated, the soldiers are put on trial and accused of collaborating with the thieves. They are later commissioned by a CIA agent to retrieve the plates and seek revenge. The film features A-list actors and includes explosive action scenes. The article also discusses the history of plate theft and counterfeiting, highlighting the unrealistic nature of the film's plot. Despite its absurdity, "The A-Team" stands out as a successful and funny heist film in a genre that often struggles to be profitable. [Extracted from the article]