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Summary: Both exciting and annoying
Review: The Angels are transformed into super-heroes. Why not? The action is so fast and fun that I didn't mind the complete absence of logic in the plot. Diaz and Liu pulled off their stunts with great aplomb, but Drew Barrymore just doesn't look athletic enough to accomplish those moves. I enjoyed the leaping and flipping, but hated the slow-motion and freeze-frame effects. Ditto, the relentlessly agressive soundtrack. McG directs music videos, right? The music was frequently successful at established just the right kind of loopy energy that fuels this film, but just as often it was intrusive and annoying. A little restraint would have been appreciated. But I guess a movie like this is not about restraint.
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Summary: Lucy and Cammy very impressive! Charlie's Angels A+++
Review: Never expected this movie to be as good as the previews! Action packed with awesome special effects with the matrix flavor in it! Wondering why only the 4 stars? Well there was one very dissapointing factor to the movie which was Drew Barrymore, sorry but i think she was a total ditz in the movie, her action scenes were terrible to the fact that she had bad form in her martial arts and action scenes. But Lucy was fantastic! perhaps the hottest in the movie! Ms. Diaz was impressive as well.Drew? Forget it!
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Summary: Fun to watch
Review: Well, of course it's very different from the TV show (except that they still show a lot of skin!), but they kept a sense of humor about themselves --and, without getting into slapstick! There were a lot of slow-motion scenes, but the action was exciting, fairly realistic, and still dramatic. It was very much a chick movie, what with the female superhero scenerio, and yet I think a guy could enjoy it (what's not to like, the girls were of course fashionably attired at all times). There's sexual innuendo, obviously some violence but nothing bloody, and I'm sure some language. I enjoyed it but I'm not sure how well it holds up the second time around!
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Summary: Action, plot, and Lucy Liu
Review: After last year turned out to be the best year for movies in a long time, I've been disappointed this year as every movie I see seems sub par. I went into 'Charlie's Angels' wanting only to see a little Bond-esque action and, of course, Lucy Liu. I was pleasantly surprised to find the first movie this year I'd like to see again. Rather than a simple street-fightin' flick, 'Charlie's Angels' actually had an interesting plot, and a script that never takes itself too seriously, to the advantage of the viewer. Just when you think it might get too campy, you realize it's just a fun movie to watch and relax. The script, as I said, is nicely done, but would have been unmemorable had the cast not been as good as it was. Lucy Liu, Drew Barrymore, and Cameron Diaz play their parts casually with a just enough realism so you don't get bored. And the supporting cast is nothing if not complimentary to the film. This film would have been less had not Bill Murry and Tim Curry done their part. And it's good to see Murry still hasn't lossed his touch. I look forward to watching 'Charlie's Angels' again. It was light-hearted and just plain fun to watch. The direction, acting, and writing were certainly worthy. Who says a movie needs anything more?
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Summary: The "Angels" Take Flight
Review: In the history of the cinema, most feature films that are the progeny of a successful television series have been less than satisfying or able to capture the essence of the original. There are exceptions, of course, and "Charlie's Angels," directed by McG (Joseph McGinty Mitchell), and starring Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore and Lucy Liu, is one of them. A great movie it is not, but it is fun, the trio of Angels are engaging, and it is non-stop action from beginning to end. It starts with a dynamic skydiving stunt and never slows down. Along the way a lot of things blow up, there's music,dancing, plenty of stunts, some clever lines and a bit of comedy relief from Bill Murray (Bosley). There's just enough plot to keep things interesting, but it really doesn't make much difference; this is like a party to which everyone's been invited, and Angels Natalie (Diaz), Dylan (Barrymore) and Alex (Liu) are everything their T.V. counterparts ever hoped to be and more. This is the way Charlie's team was meant to be. What really puts this movie over, though, is the Angels themselves; there's a natural camaraderie between them that seems sincere and never forced, and they all seem to be having a great time, especially the charismatic Diaz, who could easily win an Oscar for Best Supporting Smile. Barrymore looks good and exhibits plenty of spunk, as does Liu, who has a captivating screen presence as well. It's all played pretty much straightforward, there's no attempt at parody or heavy drama, and nothing is taken too seriously, which enables the story to move along without getting bogged down with any unnecessary business. Murray is used just enough to make his presence welcome and effective, and he makes his Bosley fit nicely alongside this latest incarnation of Angels. The action sequences are well done and the choreography (by Cheung-Yan Yuen) is exciting; the influences of John Woo and "The Matrix" are obvious, and the less experienced McG was wise to draw from the best, for it adds to the success of his film. There's something of the James Bond films in here, and "Mission Impossible 2" (of course), but to McG's credit, it mainly plays like an extended, more detailed version of the original series. The supporting cast includes Tim Curry (Roger Corwin), the versatile Sam Rockwell (Knox), Kelly Lynch (Vivian Wood), Tom Green (Chad) and, in smaller but effective roles, Matt LeBlanc, Luke Wilson, and Crispin Glover. The familiar voice of Charlie is once again supplied by the man who created the original, John Forsythe. There's so much energy in this movie you get the feeling that the Angels must have always started their day's work with a triple from Starbucks; it's a high voltage romp that's upbeat and filled with fun and positive vibes. In the end, "Charlie's Angels" is an entertaining, feel-good movie that should satisfy a new, younger audience, as well as those with fond memories of the show that started it all a generation ago.
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Summary: WHAT IS REALLY GOING ON IN HOLLYWOOD?
Review: I watched Charlie's Angel yesterday night and I have not slept since yestarday night. The reason that I did not sleep is about a scene in the movie. In the first hour of movie quiet fun and full of action. Everything was quiet good for me and my husbund until we realized that in the part of Lucy and Cameron danced as a belly dancer. If you guys listen the music in that part, you will understand that the music that they dance is not a belly dancing music, it is the Islamic call ( the actual name is Ezan) for inviting the Muslim to five time praying to the mosque. I was shocked because this was an insulting scene of all muslims. The film producers were making fun with an important Islamic tradition. In other word, while the Muslims consider the Ezan as a religious thing, according to the film producers it is an enjoyment in the belly dance. Now I am coming my title;What is really going on in Hollywood? Do not they think what are they doing or this is a deliberate way to insult all the Muslims? Do not they know the motion pictures play an important role in American and world societies?
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Summary: Not a great movie, but absolutely great fun
Review: My wife (who doesn't remember the original show) and I went into the movie with zero expectations and found ourselves having an absolute ball. The film is funny, self-aware and great fun. Any film that includes the line "for god's sake, FLIP YOUR HAIR!" isn't one that takes itself too seriously, even for a moment. Add to that teriffic Hong Kong action-movie sequences -- See Cameron Diaz question a thug with her foot! See the Angels take on a sword-cane wielding and high-flipping Crispin Glover! -- and the film got a well-deserved round of applause from a packed theater in very jaded Los Angeles. This isn't the film for those who prefer their action grim or their female heroines desexualized -- the Angels go from kicking the crap out of bad guys to checking out hot guys in zero-to-60 flat -- but for those looking for some light movie fare served at rocket speed, "Charlie's Angels" is the way to go. The Angels out-Bond every James Bond movie without Sean Connery, and as we left the theater, my wife and I agreed that we would be getting the DVD ...
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Summary: An all around delight
Review: coyote ugly meets the original series. the three girls have fantastic chemistry on screen, and make what might seem to be a cheezy remake spoof into a truly hilarious great film with cute and clever little tidbits from the original series. two thumbs up. not to be missed. you can be sure im going to go see it again.
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Summary: What a fun movie!
Review: A round of cheers for Lucy Liu, Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore and Bill Murray, Charlie's Angels was definitely a treat to watch. It was fun, with lots of action and even an ok plot, what more could you ask for? Here's hoping to see more of these girl together in the future :P
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Summary: Angels 2000...The Review...
Review: I can say with certainity that going into this film, I really thought it would be as said in the preview, "Another show from the 70's" that was remade into a movie. It was better than I thought it would be. Being that I was not around when this show was still in production, I can not really give a review like an older fan could. The veiwer before me is right, this movie is for teens. I would have to disagre with him in the fact that teens would only like this, I went with a few of the "older" fans of the series and they thought it was great. I am not the kind of person or shall I say teen who would give this movie a 5 star just because of the stars. If I want to see a movie about the girls, I would see something else. I liked the plot. It was one of the better remakes I have seen. Oh, on another note, see this movie with a computer guy, less in general, one who is into Palm Pilots. My cousin saw a ton of flaws in the Palm Pilot scenes and I did too. It was funny seeing a Windows program for only your desktop on a Palm Pilot. Maybe it was a special case being that it is a high tech kinda movie, I can understand. Wow, I can not belive I did not give anything on the plot! I am glad about the ending, being that they did not show Charlie, up close that is. It maybe says that there could very well be a sequel in the makes. I would not blame them. I suppose they may have new Angels, or maybe not. I forsee in a third movie, maybe an introduction of a male Angel, oh yeah j/k or maybe just a new gal. Hope I helped your descion either way... Ryan
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