Nice effects though.

A Disappointing Continuation

n my opinion it was a great movie with some interesting elements, even though having some plot holes and the ending probably was just too messy and crammed together, but still fun to watch and not your casual movie that is similar to all other ones.

A film of deceptively outspoken contemporary relevance, this is cinema at its most alert, alarming and alive.

The captivating crime-fighting trio who are the masters of disguise, espionage and martial arts. When a devious mastermind embroils them in a plot to destroy individual privacy the Angels, aided by their loyal sidekick Bosley, set out to bring down the bad guys. But when a terrible secret is revealed it makes the Angels targets for assassination. Charlie's Angels is probably a pretty damn underrated action flick i mean it's fun, over the top and pretty good looking both in terms of leads but also in special effects plus some great cameos and action too. (10/10)

I never saw the original Charlie's Angels TV series, so I don't know how the film version holds up in tone and consistency, but I do know I enjoyed that hell out of it, and that it makes a terrific standalone movie. The tone is pure radical sassiness, mainly from its three hyperactive stars who are equal parts dangerous, cute and fun loving. Lucy Liu is all flippant business as Alex, Drew Barrymore a tough cookie tomboy as Dylan, and Diaz the bubbly, slightly ditzy Natalie, perhaps the most fun out of the trio of performances. They each have their integral qualities as individuals, but it's when the three get together as a group that the film's invigorating sense of fun truly takes hold, whether using teamwork to throw around all kinds of wild karate justice or simply just hanging out in their office chatting, these chicks are no end of a good time. The movie is helmed by McG (before he ruined his street cred with the abysmal Terminator: Salvation) and flies along with frenetic style and a whole bag of shiny filmmaking tricks that look like Oliver Stone made a flick for MTV. Bill Murray plays Bosley, and his chemistry with the gals is flint spark perfection, the scenes with the four of them the crest of the wave that the film let's you ride on. The four of them get entangled in a plot involving several shady characters including Sam Rockwell and a spindly Crispin Glover as a shrieking weirdo with a hair fetish. Other players include Matt Leblanc, Luke Wilson and a certifiable Tom Green as Dylan's extremely strange ex boyfriend. Plot gets left in the dust of the stylistic momentum that hurtles at you like a candy coated lip gloss steam engine of attitude, which is fine by me. It's more of a vehicle for the three gals to have fun, play dress up and kick butt than a serious detective story, which for me was a wise move. John Forsythe is the only character to reprise his role from the show, as the kindly voice of Charlie, ever heard but never seen. The 2003 sequel is the same, but more. More juiced up style, more celebrity cameos, more, more more. While still fun, it's overkill and will leave you nostalgic for this first outing, which got the formula just right.

Charlie's Angels (2000): Dir: McG / Cast: Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz, Lucy Liu, Bill Murray, Sam Rockwell: Generates for the very purpose of showcasing three women seducing their way to victory. They are not given personalities. They are simply Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz and Lucy Liu throwing their feet about. Diaz meets the mailman at the door in her Spider-Man underwear. Barrymore strokes her tongue on someone's steering wheel. Liu swings a mean stick as she addresses a classroom full of males. Charlie is heard but not seen as he instructs the Angels on a mission. Title suggests that these women are not timid. The plot is numerous martial arts scenes that bare nothing to the original show. McG films it like a music video, but one wonders whether he actually remembers anything from the original show because this is a total farce. Barrymore fights off opposition while tied to a chair. Diaz engages in combat while talking on a cell phone. Bill Murray is cast as Bosley their mentor and while there are hints of comic flair, it is obvious that the role is pure cardboard. Sam Rockwell plays the villain whose role is about as enticing as a kick to the family jewels. Its feminist view seems to encourage retaliation against male society. In return, the male society should retaliate against this stupid film by burning every copy in existence. Score: 2 / 10

Natalie Cook (Cameron Diaz), Dylan Sanders (Drew Barrymore), and Alex Munday (Lucy Liu) are three girls recruited to work for the mysterious Charlie. Natalie is geeky brain with the body. Dylan is the rough and tumble rebel. Alex is the rich girl with ambition. Bill Murray is the new Bosley. Chad (Tom Green) is Dylan's weird boyfriend. Jason Gibbons (Matt LeBlanc) is Alex's clueless actor boyfriend. They have a new case to find kidnapped tech entrepreneur Eric Knox (Sam Rockwell). They are hired by Vivian Wood (Kelly Lynch) and Roger Corwin (Tim Curry) is the lead suspect.McG doesn't waste anytime and tries to push this high octane reboot of the campy 70s TV show. It's action, skimpy outfits, and more action. Bill Murray does his Murrayest best but it's obvious McG didn't write him much of anything. Then there is the oddball Tom Green. No matter how hard they try, they're unable to bring the comedy to this movie. The best thing about this is Cameron Diaz. It's always great to have her shake her assets in her underwear. And the girl can surely kick. At least, she goes all out dancing a storm with a smile. Drew and Lucy doesn't have Cameron's energy but who does? Crispin Glover plays a great villain. Overall it's a lot of flash but it's not quite as funny as it wants to be. It's not as fun or exciting as it should be. It's McG overload.