Charlie's Angels (DVD)

Shamelessly and gratuitously sexist. Flashy, trashy nonsense. And don’tcha just love it to death! Well that was what I thought after I’d watched the re-vamped Charlie’s Angels back at the Cinema some two years ago. I confess to having the ‘hots’ for Cameron Diaz (And what red blooded male does not?) and would not push Drew Barrymore out of bed either – so those two facts in themselves drew (no pun intended) me to this movie at first. This is, after ...
...certainly never was going to get into the Oscar nominations list. But it’s a cracking over-the-top, all-action movie full of fast cars, boats and high kicking gorgeous girls – look no further. Charlie’s Angels has all these things and more! A bit like a low brow James Bond movie (– is there such a thing as a ‘HIGH BROW’, James Bond film ?). Anyway, dis-engage your brain, sit back into a comfy chair, switch on, enjoy….. The story….oh forget the story, ...

flashpointz 27.08.2002 · Read full review
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...decent reviews at the time, Charlie's Angels was a movie I personally had vowed to avoid as being just another lame Hollywood attempt to cash in on the successes of retro TV shows. Having already suffered the atrocious mess they made of The Avengers that year as well as having sat through the likes of The Partridge Family, The Beverly Hillbillies, Mission Impossible, Wild, Wild West(yes, that was based on a 60s TV show no one remembers) and countless ...
...for a long time... Charlie's Angels is, as I hinted at and I'm sure you already know anyway, based upon the popular 70s TV show of the same name which was arguably the very first example of mainstream girl power to assault the public eye. Hitting the screens in 1976(although it was during the 80's that I saw it), it ran for 5 seasons, changing cast several times but most well remembered for its original three angels of Farrah Fawcett, Jaclyn Smith ...

wampyrii 14.12.2002 (16.12.2002) · Read full review
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Charlie’s Angels arrived in the post on the Thursday morning; we watched it that afternoon, again on Friday with friends and again on Saturday with some more friends! I plan on watching it again, and again and again, and I firmly believe this could become one of my favourites before too long. I had heard mixed reviews about the film whose production seemed to be plagued by mishaps and problems, and at one point was almost not made because ...
...with her film, and the outcome is a little cracker. I missed this fantastic film at the cinema and was most peeved with myself, knowing this, and obviously loving me very much, Hubby ordered me my very own copy on DVD, and I put my tongue firmly in my cheek when we hit the play button. For 99 minutes I sat glued to the sofa and watched a film that made me laugh out loud, chuckle to myself quietly and smile at the pure genius of McG’s direction. ...

Lizzii 21.04.2001 · Read full review
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NOTE: This was originally filed under the TV series because I couldnt find Charlies Angels. I didn't realise about the rogue apostophes so apologies if you've already read this. I've rewritten the original so you can go back check and rerate if you want. It should be next to this in my list. I finally got round to watching “Charlie’s Angels” and actually it was quite fun. Everyone seemed to be having a great time, there are lots ...
...reality is put on hold for the duration of the movie, and it doesn’t drag at all. If you want something to exercise the grey cells then this is not for you. It stars Cameron Diaz , Drew Barrymore and Lucy Liu as the three “Angels” who are detectives hired by the mysterious “Charlie” who’s face we never see (but played by John Forsyth of Dynasty fame) to rescue kidnapped software genius Eric Knox (Sam Rockwell). ...

mikeydred 22.08.2001 · Read full review
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Alex (Lucy Liu), Natalie (Cameron Diaz) and Dylan (Drew Barrymore) have all come from very different backgrounds to end up working for Charlie. Charlie is someone who likes to keep his identity secret therefore giving away nothing for enemies to possibly use against him. Charlie communicates with the girls who he refers to as his Angels through a speaker box controlled by Bosley (Bill Murray). When the Angels hear of a kidnapping they are immediately ...
...a company of voice recognition software has been kidnapped supposedly for his software. His colleague Vivian is worried and goes to the Angels for help however when Knox is found safe and well it seems like there may have been a double cross somewhere along the line and it’s up to the Angels to solve it. So years after the famous TV series aired and ended in the 70‘s, a film version of the iconic TV series that made the late Farrah Fawcett a star ...

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Yet again I find myself writing a review on a film. I really do need to get a life LOL !!! However, I enjoy watching movies that much I may as well put my “Barry Norman” head on again and give you the low down on the latest film I’ve watched. And why not? (said in Barry Norman-esque voice!) Bored stupid on a Monday night – aren’t we all?- I decided to trawl through Sky’s copious amount of movie channels. Guess ...
...scanned through the listings on their pay per view service Sky Box Office. After much deliberation I settled on “Charlie’s Angels”. Should I have bothered? ~~CAST~~ Cameron Diaz – Natalie Lucy Lui – Alex Drew Barrymore – Dylan Bill Murray – Bosley John Forsythe – voice of Charlie Also starring : Kelly Lynch, Sam Rockwell, Tim Curry, Matt Le Blanc Running time – approx. 90 minutes Rating ...

paulc20001 06.02.2002 · Read full review
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Let's get one thing straight at the start: this film is not trying to be the original series, it is simply a big spoof of itself. I didn't get this the first time i saw it so, as a result, I didn't like it. If you watch it as a pointless action comedy that's just being entertainment, then it's an enjoyable film. Right from the start of the film, when LL Cool J hurls himself and a diamond smuggler out of the door of a passenger plane, you know that ...
...they land in a boat and LL Cool J strips off a bodysuit to reveal Drew Barrymore underneath, you realise that - for better or for worse - this film is going to be completely ridiculous. I can't remember the character's names, because they don't matter. It's all about three attractive women running around kicking ass for a living on the orders of some old guy they never meet. What I do remember, however, is Bill Murray's classic performance as the ...

VincentM-M 13.11.2001 · Read full review
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...humor, campieness, and nostalgia that make Charlie's Angels one of the most entertaining films of the year. If you remember the seventies and you want a few laughs it's a perfect movie. I would totally recommend this film to anyone who was considering watching it! Thanks for reading, Gonda. ...

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I’ve always been a huge fan of movies where Women kick ass! And this movie had it all, action, comedy, romance and really knew how to get ya going! I’ve seen the 70's TV show and it was ok for that era but this is total makeover and I loved it! The movie is all about a guy who gets kidnapped and has his special software stolen and the angels need to uncover the mystery, which equals loads of excellent fight scenes and loads of action. The fights ...
...great, but really pulled the movie away from reality even more, I felt the fight scenes where their flying weren’t really needed as they actually fitted in, in the movie the matrix but looked a bit odd her, but still some excellent fight scenes, I especially liked the fight scene where the girls are chasing strange thin man from the restaurant, and the track 'Smack my B*tch up' by the Prodigy is playing in the background. That just added a brilliant ...

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Back in the seventies when I was a young boy just getting interesting in girls I used to love to watch the beautiful Charlie’s Angles solve crimes in their sexy manner. Imagine my excitement, albeit it hidden (I’m 34 and shouldn’t be excited at Charlie’s Angels!) when I found out about the movie. The movie --- ----- Charlie Townsend, a mysterious Billionaire employs three women as super investigators. When Eric Knox (Sam ...
...the three Angles begin to solve the case. Natalie (Cameron Diaz) plays a dizzy blonde who also happens to be a science expert. Alex (Lucy Liu) is a tough fighting Angel who has trouble with her secret identity. Dylan (Drew Barrymore) is a playful rebellious tomboy angel. The intrepid trio set out to save Sam Rockwell and recover the missing software from the bad guy (played by Tim Curry). Bill Murray also has a role as Bosley, the mentor for the ...

Simoncook1 08.06.2001 · Read full review
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...also seen some real howlers. Charlie's Angels has both feet firmly in the first category, and is easily one of the best movies of it's genre, ever. Yes, it's cheesy. Yes, it's slickly produced. But, unlike so many recent films to which that description could be easily applied (Hollow Man, The Cell), Angels is so obviously aware of it's own blatant ridiculousness. For this, it is to be applauded. Sitting through MI:2, another 70's action-based TV ...
...If you want a deep and meaningful plot, "Fight Club" has been released on DVD. If you want a day-glo cross between Mystery Men, Austin Powers and any James Bond movie you care to mention, all wrapped up in a stunning soundtrack and very modern effects, go see Charlie's Angels. ...

Mystique 17.10.2001 · Read full review
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There’s no way around it: Charlie’s Angels is fun! It’s silly, cheesy and entirely foolish and it’s the most entertaining movie I’ve seen all year The Charlie’s Angels for the new millennium are Natalie (the ever-vibrant Cameron Diaz), Dylan (the suddenly buxom Drew Barrymore) and Alex (the intense Lucy Liu). These girls use their looks and their fighting skills to solve crimes. In the movie, rich mogul (Tim Curry) ...
...steal his brilliant new invention. The angels are called in to try and stop the madman from carrying out his plan. Not much of a plot, but it’s all the plot that this film needs, it’s so entertaining! As in the original TV series, the trio receive their orders by the unseen Charlie and his right-hand man Bosley (Bill Murray) an inept spy but all around nice guy. Diaz in my opinion is the sexiest, especially when she gets funky and breaks ...

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Charlies Angels was always going to be different from the 60’s original that it’s based on, but you just don’t expect what appears before your eyes when you start watching this film. Action hits you from all sides from the moment you start watching and it never stops for a moment. So what’s the story? The Angels (Lucy Liu, Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz) are a crack female band of detectives that solve difficult crime, they ...
...a playboy millionaire, but has never been seen throughout the life of the television programme and is simply represented by a speaker box that carries his commands to the angels in their London headquarters. They are not alone in their quest, however, and are helped by Bosley, played by Bill Murray, who is a technical expert (apparently) but mostly seems to be adept at getting himself into many comedy situations. The girls are approached by a lady ...

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...are the new recruits to Charlie's private detective agency, and are aided by the bumbling Bosley who is brilliantly played by Bill Murray. There are action sequences aplenty are they are all really impressive. The sequences were put together by the people behind The Matrix's martial arts fighting sequences and you will leave the cinema exhilarated by their sheer brilliance. Bill Murray and the girls inject lots of humour into the film. Unfortunately, ...
...of the film is totally tongue in cheek and a complete mickey take of the original series. The cast members always look like they are having a right laugh and it was certainly worth the long wait for its release which was due to production problems. One of the aforementioned action sequences was set to a well-suited dance track and I have to say that I was on the edge of my seat. This is a girl power movie, which should also appeal to the blokes of ...

cherryfalls 27.01.2001 (10.02.2001) · Read full review
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What can I say about this movie? Cameron Diaz, Lucy Liu and my all time top chick Drew Barrymore running around being sexy and kicking butt. FANTASTIC. But is there anything more to this movie? I do not know too much about the original series of Charlie’s Angels what with me being a young chap. I have seen a few episodes of it and it never really made too much of an impression. With all these remakes of old series that are springing up I know ...
...and leaves a successful premise. What happens in the movie then? Well you have three girl private eyes who work for a multi millionaire. They have never met their boss and only talk to him on a speakerphone. The only link they have to their boss is Bosley (Bill Murray) who is little more than bumbling comic relief. A millionaire computer company chairman is kidnapped and his software stolen. The Angels are recruited to track him down and retrieve ...

bigkenny 22.05.2001 · Read full review
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