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Charlie's Angels (Widescreen Special Edition)

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2 star:		(25)
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Far better than the video, and cheap in some places to buy. The featurettes are ace especcially the martialarts one. The film is unmissable and i can't get enofe of either of them. I love it.

In 2000, media rumblings had Charlie's Angels: the Movie set to tank like Waterworld. Reports of Bill Murray and Lucy Liu refusing to work with each other, rapidly inflating budget, and former angels declining cameos had many folks apprehensive about the film's success. But the finished product was refreshing and worth waiting for. Ironically, in persevering with the film,
the three young stars and co-producers, Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz, and Liu followed the Angels' creed of never giving up and believing in yourself.

From the familiar opening strains of the TV show's music to the end, the movie remains true to the original series, yet is modern and updated. Barry is cute, Liu is tough, and Diaz simply dazzles. Lots of humor and action make this film a must-see. There is one especially hilarious scene that makes fun of engineers. Two of the angels dress up as men, and Liu dons a black leather miniskirt to distract the men. It works very well as the engineers are all falling out of their seats and looking at her in awe as she works the "dominatrix" role.

And it is great to have John Forsythe back as the voice of Charlie. At least he was a good sport about it; a true gentleman like Charlie!

First of all, the Angels have great babe appeal. That's pretty much what the movie is about: watching pretty women do stuff. That's enough for any teenage boy (or for anyone who once was a teenage boy). Mostly, the pretty women do stuff with their clothes on, which should keep mothers of teenage boys reasonably happy.

The action is good, the fights are nicely choreographed, the wire-work is outstanding, and the effects don't take over from the very capable actresses. The plot won't be an intellectual challenge for anyone over about age nine, but that's fine.

It's just an action movie with pretty women. That's all. If that sounds good, you'll love it. If not, you probably wouldn't have read this far.

I love this movie toooo bits, i have never stopped watching it since iv'e had it. The film is all mission and martial arts, so this film is great for anyone who likes that sort. It as improved alot to the older version, i watched half an hour of one once on the tele and it is boring. Comparing this to it is much better, it is a different scenery and it is great for anyone who likes lucy liu cameron diaz, and drew barrymore. I like drew barrymore, she is the best angel out of the three. Not because she is my favorite actress cos shes greatttt! the film itself subscribes how it sees on the box. A FAMILY MISSION MARTIAL ARTS FILM THAT IS GREAT FOR MOST PEOPLE.

The first big screen outing for Charlie and his Angels is girlpower driven entertainment at its most fun.

The Angels are assigned to watch over a computer geek who has designed a special computer defense program that can, if fallen into the wrong hands, cause major havok among the world population. However, the geek is actually an undercover operative who holds a secret grudge against Charlie (he holds Charlie responsible for his father's death in Vietnam) and tries to due away with Charlie and trying to make real angels out of the Angels.

The film doesn't take itself to seriously (come on people, its based on a T&A show from the 70's!). The casting of Barrymore, Liu, and Diaz is admirable. Some guys I talked to about the film didn't acutally like the girls, but, I always say if it's 2 in the morning and these girls show up at your front door asking to use the phone because of car problems, I wouldn't slam the door in there faces! Bill Murray gets quite a few laughs as Bosley and Sam Rockwell is great as the villian. The soundtrack is pretty good, mixing different tunes from the past few decades. Overall, a decent and enjoyable rental.

"Charlie's Angels" brings the 70's cop chick thriller to the big screen. Overall, the movie is lean on storyline but BIG on eye candy, be it the special effects or of course, the three lovely leading ladies. While the movie may leave some to be desired the DVD features are abundant in solid extras.

THE MOVIE:

The Story:

Natalie, Dylan and Alex (Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore and Lucy Liu respectively) are secret undercover operatives for a mysterious benefactor named Charlie. Together the girls try to balance their undercover lives and normal lives. This time around the girls must find a kidnapped computer scientist and keep the powerful technology he's developed from falling into the wrong hands. The girls go under deep cover (under various disguises and in various locales) to get to the bottom of the case using both their sex appeal and their kung fu to take out the bad guys and save the day.

The Cool Stuff:

While the storyline and storytelling are easy to lose track of (the movie moves at breakneck speed), you should be really entertained by this flick. The various locales, costumes and situations the girls get themselves into are hilarious. The action sequences (very much Matrix and Hong Kong Kung-Fu inspired) are passable. Overall, the film is very much enjoyable if not blow away. The movie works as an action-comedy flick.

Best Scenes:

1. The Matrix-inspired alley fight

2. Massage therapy scene

Movie Grade: 3 stars out of 5. Decent action and comedy. So-so story.

THE DVD:

Where the movie is just alright, the DVD itself more than makes this a great viewing experience with a bounty of extras. Among the goodies included here are:

1. Commentary - always insightful

2. "Getting G'd Up" - 6 minute feature on the director McG.

3. "The Master and the Angels" - 7 minute feature on how the girls trained for the fight scenes plus wire work.

4. "Welcome to Angel World" - 4 minute feature about the movie in general

5. "Angelic Attire" - 3 minute feature on all the costumes the girls wore.

6. "Angelic Effects" - 6 minute feature on all the cool CGI effects.

7. "Wired Angels" - 2 minute feature on the alley fight

8. 3 Deleted Scenes

9. Outtakes - this is basically the video that roled during credits, w/o the credits

10. 2 music videos: "Independent Woman" by Destiny's Child and "Charlie's Angels 2K" by Apollo Four Forty

11. Cast and Crew Bios

12. Trailers: The theatrical and teaser trailer plus trailers for other movies.

THE VERDICT:

Overall the movie makes a decent rental. The action, FX and comedy are decent. Indeed, the movie is probably way more comedy than it is an action thriller. Fans of the women should be pleased with the movie (chicks who kick butt, oh yeah!!!). The movie isn't a total blow away, but it's fun.

The DVD extras definitely put this over the top. For myself, the features were probably way more interesting than the movie itself. Again, the features are a great insight into Hollywood and how films are made.

Final Grades:

Movie: 3 stars
Extras: 5 stars

Total: 4 stars

Recommended

this is very good entertainment. iits one of those movies that is just slot of fun to watch. u get the sense that the gurls really had a ball doin this movie and that bleeds over into the veiwer. so if u want a fun flick

When I first saw this movie I really did not find it at all appealing but the second and third time I saw it I was cracking up. The premise of Charlie's Angels is that these three beautiful women are imployed by this guy named Charlie and work for him by fighting people who are trying to take over the world or in this case a big buisness. The humor lasts throughout the movie and really does a good job of making it appeal to teenagers but not really to adults because to them the humor is a little lame and vulgar but teenagers completley get it. I would only recommend this movie to teenagers if they are younger than thirteen than they will probably not get it if they are older than this then like I said earlier they will probably find the humor a little lame and vulgar.

Charlie's Angels is the perfect action movie for any fan!!!
Who wouldn't like this film!!!
It has humor, and most of all fighting and things blowing up!!! I love the Superbit Deluxe Edition!!! The Sound on it just blows your mind!!!

Well enough talking, I have to go watch it again!!!

I just can't get into this kind of movie, there are ways to spoof things more subtly and still make your point. I'm glad I waited to rent this, and can't imagine wanting to ever see it again. I rented both this film and the second one to watch them back to back. Neither were boring, but one film spoofing the television show would have been enough.
This movie kind of reminds me of the Austin Powers kind of flick, so I suppose, if you're into that kind of movie, this one will appeal to you as well. Definitely not recommended except as a nothing better to do rental.