re: Actors you've changed your opinion on

When the Hangover (the first and the only one that counts) first was out I really liked Bradley Cooper as Phil. I loved the slacker teacher (because I am a slacker teacher) as the closest thing that ensemble had to a "straight man". I mean Stu was nerdy but neurotic, Phil was the one telling them to pull themselves together. Then I realized he was the douche from Wedding Crashers. But his last few roles in SLP, The Place beyond the pines, and American Hustle are just great. He was also the best part of The Words.

I also liked the 2010 A-team movie (because I got it was supposed to be the dopey mockery of the show). He and Liam Neeson were the best parts though they all did well as the core group. That may be the top candidate for Movie that sucked despite having a great group of actors. Neeson, Cooper, Copley, Hamm (just a cameo), Patrick Wilson. Pretty solid ensemble for poorly reviewed movie.