Rating: 
Summary: I love this sort of self-conciousness
Review: Yeah, it's mindless, loud, excessive, gratuitous, and even flawed -- but who cares? I've seen this film twice, and it hasn't yet kept a smile off my face. Mind you, I'm not usually entertained by this sort of... stuff. I'm more of an avid watcher of the Sundance and Independent Film Channel, than HBO, Showtime, and Starz. Why, I ask, should I feel guilty about a film that makes me feel this giddy -- critically panned or not -- I just don't know.Part of the movie's charm lies in the performances by the three Angels. No, they don't give any Oscar-worthy perfs. But for a sequel -- a sequel destined for negative reviews from high-minded critics -- Lucy Liu, Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz, perform with the abandone of child actors unaware of silly movie business things, like critics and box-office. Whose only inspiration for performing in this franchise, anyway, is just to have a good ol' time. And in having such a good ol' time, the Angels celebrate girl power, by using their sex appeal as a weapon to deter guys too horny to learn of their schemes. But at the same time as they are proving women's superiority over men, they're giving their libido's a treat. There's a sequence late in the film when the Angels perform as Pussycat Dolls. And despite the limitations of the PG-13 rating, it's easily the sexiest scene in a film starring sexy women, directed by a filmmaker who acknowledges their sex-appeal, and exploits it. While the film contains a great amount of action sequences, the movie never asks that you feel danger for the well-being of the characters. You know none of them will die, let alone get a scratch. The purpose of the action scenes, it seems, is simply that you awe at the rediculousness of it all (and if you aren't humored by the film's first action sequence, then you might as well just walk out). There have been criticisms pointed at the film for ripping-off the gravity-defying fighting scenes of The Matrix for superficial reasons. But Angels is more homage, or parody, than a rip-off that asks you to take it seriously. Too much of what occurs in this movie would most certainly not happen in reality. But these are Angels, after all. And first and foremost, they're characters of a fictional film. Who says their actions have to obey by the laws of reality? Watch a Dogme film for that. But if the excessiveness and implausibility of the action scenes don't tickle your funny bone, then maybe Bernie Mac will, who is my favorite comedian working today. At first, he seemed to be overwhelmed by the presence of the gorgeous Angels. But upon second view, I found him funnier and a lot more relaxed. However, the funniest bits of the film surprisingly come from an actor who may or may not be reaching for laughs. Justin Theroux, of David Lynch's Mulholland Dr., plays the ex-lover of Barrymore's character. He's got a thick Irish accent that is one of the funniest things I've ever heard. And when he says, "Give us the rings," I couldn't stop lauging. He's also got a physique that is too exaggerated in its chisledness to not be humorous. I Don't Wanna Grow Up, I'm a Charlie's Angel
Speaking of adolescence, there's a bit of business in the film about the Angels fearing the actual entrance into adulthood. Barrymore's character suspects that Diaz's boyfriend, played by Luke Wilson, is going to ask her to marry him. After which, Barrymore daydreams of the Angels gradually breaking up, and -- whatdoyahknow -- eventually growing old. There's also a scene between Liu and her father, played by John Cleese (his facial-expressions of shock after learning of what his little angel actually does for a living are hilarious), where she tells him that being an Angel makes her feel alive -- as opposed to being a Neurosurgeon, which would otherwise make her feel like just an ordinary adult working for the dollar. Considering this, you get the feeling that, for the most part of the Angels' crime-fighting life, mentally, they're still the little girls hovering over Superwoman comics that they once were: Dreaming of one day kicking the butts of baddies, and never once ruining their make-up and angelic faces; and at the end of the day, making-out with their gorgeous boyfriends. However, they're eventually going to have to "grow-up." They will age. And they will have to quit being Angels. But for now -- to quote Gene Hackman from The Royal Tenenbaums -- they're "living' it up," and "loving every damn moment with this crew." And so are we -- or, so am I, rather. I could give a damn what anyone else thinks.
Rating: 
Summary: This is the best movie ever everyone should see it right now
Review: I'm sorry but everyone who gives it less than 5 stars is seriously out of there mind!!Me and my friends all loved it it's our favorite movie of all times and i dont see how anyone wouldnt like it.we use there helpfull tricks in everyday life.not only did we think the movie hillarious it very entertaining and full of action!we think that nobody could play the angels better.WE love you Cameron,LUcy,and drew and we also enjoyed demi moore playing a fallen angel!!
~lots of love from all of us
Rating:
Summary: Interesting, Hm?
Review: I'll leave what I think of the girls out of this; my main focus was how did the Thin Man (Crispin Glover) go from trying to kill our heros to making out with them? Fascinating....
Rating: 
Summary: Lots of fun.
Review: I know this movie has gotten pretty bad reviews, but as for myself I enjoyed it very much. If you are expecting a movie that tackles philosophical issues and deep life lessons this is not the one to watch. But it does offer great fight scenes, cool special effects and LOTS OF HUMOR. Not to mention 3 gorgeous ladies kicking [tail]. One person that I need to mention here (what a surprise) is Demi Moore. Great job playing the fallen angel. And man does she look great. If you accept this film for what it is and watch it without loaded expectations I promise you will enjoy it.
Rating: 
Summary: Charlies Angels: Dull Throttle
Review: Apparently, nowadays to have a money making movie, you just need to add a cool name and some hot stars. This movie is a sequel to the 2001 movie Charlies Angels. Neither of these movies had the greatest plot but this one has the weakest. The movie starts out somewhere in Mongolia. Two of the angels are trying to rescue an important person held hostage while the other one rides a mechanical bull in a skimpy fluffy white dress. Moving in slo-mo for many scenes in the movie, this movie is usually hard to follow. The all-out action sequences are sometimes cool but get tiring after they repeat themselves. Sure the babes are hot but to keep an audience happy and pleased for an hour and a half you need a good plot to hold everything together...(a bikini strap doesn't count). This movie may be enjoyed if your just looking for some fun on a rainy afternoon but other than that I would avoid it at all costs.
Rating:
Summary: Needs hotter girls...
Review: The ladies are just not attractive enough. Nor do they seem intelligent enough to work undercover. Drew Barrymore is the only one with an ounce of sex appeal who can even come close to being a true "Charlie's Angel". Bad casting. These movies could have been utterly HUGE with better casting. Heather Graham would've been great in this movie, along with someone like a younger Susan St. James or Angie Harmon. Or even Kate Hudson or Brittany Murphy with dark brown hair. DUH.
Rating:
Summary: Divine Intervention - Angels Style!
Review: "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle" just may be the hottest ticket going this summer, and with good reason. With three beautiful "Angels" showing they can deliver the goods while kicking some major butt in the process (complete with an action-packed storyline), it's one motion picture that's difficult to resist, let alone ignore. The film's plotline finds Natalie (Cameron Diaz), Dylan (Drew Barrymore) and Alex (Lucy Liu) on the trail of two pricey gold rings. Major adventure and high-speed mayhem ensues, as the Angels employ some divine intervention to try to recover the lost rings. Along the way, our dynamite trio meet another Angel, one Madison Lee (Demi Moore), whom we learn is the mastermind behind the entire smugging "ring". We also learn Lee was once part of the Angels' team, and has vowed to terminate our beloved debonair ladies once and for all. Moore's ex-husband Bruce Willis has a major role (although somewhat brief) as the original boss and holder of the rings, but is somewhat of a disappointment as his character is killed off. At least it was nice to see him get some screen time in. It's also great to see John Cleese make an appearance as Alex's father, although the comedy that was brought to the forefront in his Monty Python films really isn't present here. Even Farrah Fawcett and Jaclyn Smith have brief cameos here, for it wouldn't be a Charlie's Angels movie without them present. Bernie Mac as Bosley adds the perfect comedic touch to a dramatic display that's one part James Bond combined with one part, shall we say, Monty Python (!)? Well, maybe not Python, but as for the "comedy" aspect of "CA:FT", maybe something more along the lines of the "Airplane" movies would be a more accurate description. Although this sequel tends to drag in a few places, it is worthy of all five stars for its star factor and rewatchability quality, which makes "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle", an all-out, horsepower-driven affair that's sure to entice, as well as delight, even the most fussy of moviegoers this summer season. Be sure to seek some "divine intervention" at your local theater today!
Rating:
Summary: Overkill
Review: Very dissapointing. The first CA movie was great, it was true to the show and it was updated in a fun way. Having also been a fan of the show (season 1 on DVD) i was very eager to see CA2.I leave the theater and i realize the franchise has been run into the ground.Lets see what went wrong:1.CAMERON DIAZI like Cameron well enough, but she got paid 20 million for this "role". Thats just a waste of money. One constant of the angels TV show was the revolving door of angels,it would have been better to have a lesser known actress with a smaller pay day. And whats with the whole bathroom scene,this is the second movie (SWEETEST THING) in which she has to use the mens room with allegedly "Hilarious" results.ugh2. CRISPIN GLOVER(Thin man)WHY?? Why bring him back?? it cluttered up the "plotline", served no purposeand we have already seen his routine (hair pull/scream.so funny.....NOT!!)a waste of footage.3. THIS ISN'T THE MATRIX TOO FAKE!! assasin turns around while riding a motorcyle shoots at angels and turns around, all this while doing a headstand. Drews ex walking through a huge wall of fire to pursue her. Lucy Liu hitting a parked truck at 90 miles per hour bouncing off and going through a store window AND still making it for the final showdown...NO!!! This is all wrong!!! why would they even??? UGH!! The first movie wasnt a documentary on realism but at least it didnt require a superhuman leap of faith.4.Pink She has a cameo in the movie, i like her music but she is just gross to look at.5.The tone of the movie is too over the top. The angels dont even have to investigate anything, they walk into a crime scene and instantly know everything.WHATEVER...To much running around "undercover" was very lame. It just didnt feel like Charlies Angels, it didnt even feel like the first movie.The movie had its good points:Demi did a great job(except when she flew away)UGH, Lucy Liu was fantastic!! And some of the jokes were pretty funny. the fights were pretty good too. Hopefully this movie wont spell the end of this franchise. Ill still keep my hopes up for CA3. EP
Rating:
Summary: Is it okay to admit I enjoyed this movie?
Review: Utterly ridiculous, completely brainless, and a goofy, giggly, guilty pleasure, Charlie's Angels - Full Throttle is a mesmerizing display of what modern cinema can accomplish when a director is given a blank check and unlimited access to the wardrobe and special effects departments. You know what to expect when the girls take on an entire camp of Mongolian thugs, dodge tank fire and missile launchers, crash through the top of a mile-high dam, hitch a ride on a helicopter on the way down with hostage in tow, and still manage to laugh their way back to Los Angeles. We also find out Cameron Diaz can ride a mechanical bull, Drew Barrymore can out drink any man, and Lucy Liu can unscrew twelve-inch wood screws with her rear-end, all within the first five minutes of the movie. Forget jiggle television, this is the new Charlie's Angels. These girls are hot and director McG forces you to accept this. From the close-up shots and leering camera angles, to the outfits that never last more than three minutes, to the suggestive dance numbers and dialogue, these girls spin, kick, fly, motocross, luge, and catch bullets in their Wonderbra kevlar vests without any hairs getting out of place. But don't worry girls, you'll be happy to know all men have six-pack abs and never wear shirts. I suppose I could take the popular route and trash this movie like the majority of the critics. It's aimed squarely at the A.D.D. generation that can't watch a music video without additional stimulation. The freshness of the "girl power" television show was beat to death on the first movie. This time it was flattened with a steamroller. And the inane, nonstop giggling of these teenagers trapped in adult bodies is enough to drive you to self-mutilation. It's one movie that is much improved with the sound off. Yet somehow Full Throttle succeeds in spite of it all. Perhaps it's because I was expecting all of this upfront? I don't know - I still haven't turned my brain back on.
Rating: 
Summary: Don't waste your time
Review: The first movie was pretty good. It did not take itself too seriously and was funny. This one just is just plain awful. They went overboard and the end result was that it was totally lame and mind numbing.
|
