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Los Angeles de Charlie (Charlie's Angels)

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As much a tribute to pop culture as a big-screen version of the '70s
series, 'Charlie's Angels' has so much energy and tongue-in-cheek
charm that it DARES you NOT to root for its three young stars! And
while the film won't erase the images of Farrah Fawcett in a thin
tanktop on a very cold day, there is a wholesome sexiness and
accessiblity in Barrymore, Diaz, and Liu that none of the various
teamings of TV 'Angels' ever achieved!

The pre-title sequence is
outrageous, and fabulous! ...

Each Angel has a unique
backstory...Natalie (Diaz) is an ditzy, upbeat 'Soul Train'-dancing
wannabe who 'shakes her booty' at home in Spider-Man undies, looks for
'Mr. Right', and is a crack driver; Alex (Liu) is a 'leg waxer'/extra
on an action movie set, who is a lousy cook, sleeps with the film's
star (Matt LeBlanc, in a funny cameo), and is an expert in technology
and martial arts; Dylan (Barrymore) is an ex-high school 'bad
girl'/free spirit involved with a seedy, insecure hippie living in a
tugboat (humorously portrayed by Tom Green, Barrymore's real-life
boyfriend), is a master of disguise, and leads the trio.

As in the
TV series, the Angels work out of the Townsend Detective Agency (still
located in the famous colonial brick building), and communicate with
the never-seen Charlie (voiced, as always, by John Forsythe) via the
telephone. As the trio's liason, Bosley, Bill Murray is simply
perfect, hilarious in his patented 'smarmy but lovable' persona!

The plot revolves around the kidnapping of a Bill Gates-type
computer genius (Sam Rockwell, 'The Green Mile'), and a technology
that can pinpoint any person's location, anywhere in the world. The
prime suspects are competitor Roger Corwin (Tim Curry, in a
delightfully wicked turn!), and his hitman, portrayed with kinky
relish by Crispin Glover. Hired by Kelly Lynch (who has a ball in the
role of Rockwell's partner!), the Angels embark on a case with all the
twists, betrayals, action, humor, and mayhem that a fan could ask for!

Loud, good-natured, and pulsating with a soundtrack of '70s-'80s
Top Ten songs, the film combines 'Matrix'-style freeze-frames and
slow-motion FX with a ton of Pop Culture references and a
swashbuckling sense of derring-do! The film literally rocks, and never
lets up!

Is this 'Great Cinema'? Certainly not! But in its sheer
audacity, and sense of fun, no recent film can match it! And while the
original series teased with a visual sex appeal that was was largely
ignored in the storylines, the big-screen version has a 'if you got
it, flaunt it' attitude that is both refreshing and empowering! This
is a 'Girl Power' movie, in the BEST sense of the word!

I HIGHLY
recommend it!

Drew Barrymore, Lucy Lu and especially Cameron Diaz are terrifically entertaining as the newest Angels in this amusing, well-made big-screen take on the classic TV series. Though Bill Murray has little chance to use his comic gifts, mostly everything else about this high-octane caper is entertaining and self-consciously bigger-than-life. The Angels are each given a human side, from the get-go -- this is a clever throughline, making these women memorable and distinct. They seem to be having a ball together, and showing off some impressive, athletic kung-fu kicks, twsits and turns. There is an air of self-deprecation (Diaz dancing; Lucy cooking; Drew's boyfriend) that adds a sweet, funny undercurrent to the Matrix-like action sequences, which show plenty of skin and outfits. The sexiness comes across a both a weapon and as a celebration. The movie seems to bear the overall stamp of Drew Barrymore's professional persona: generous with its cast, fun-loving, empowered and distinctly feminine. It's a surprisingly good time for all.

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 ...

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.

Maybe I am speaking from the perspective of all shallow, easily pleased and lusty young men that may have seen this movie. But I am also looking at this movie as a dedicated film goer. This flick is mighty impressive, in every way. The plot is thin but who needs it?? Gorgeous people performing unbelievable stunts in an action packed movie that provides more excitement than a massage down at Madame Lou Lou's Shag Pad!!! Its great fun and if you don't come out smiling after seeing this flick you need to be ordering a hell of a lot more prozac from your therapist!!!

The sound track adds to the excitement as a constant provider of wild thumping tunes that only adds the fast paced, insane and incredibly sexy vibe that this movie produces..

Go see, go smile, go enjoy, go ogle, but just go...Buy this DVD and have a good time.

This movie is a good example that a movie does not always have to be deep and have an excellent plot to still be fun. I appreciate deep films with deep characters and good writing, this film has none of those. However, I can't say for one minute that I was not entertained. This movie blew me away, the sound was literally a blast, and the visuals were a treat. It is easy to tell that the director has directed many music videos.

You will not like this film if you are turned off by shallow stories and mindless action. It also is an insult to anyone serious about martial arts. If you like cheap thrills and want to have fun, I highly reccomend it.

...Charlie's Angels ultimately has everything.It may lose it's appeal a bit on video as the spectacle of the cinema has been taken away from it(except for those with widescreen TVs)but this depends on your perspective.The story doesn't make an awful lot of sense ,but the events that conspire around it are as brain restingly fun as they come.Out of the stunning trio of girls,all are stunning,but Cameron Diaz is easily the most alluring of all.Blonde,kinky and apparently able to do more than James Bond,she wins my FHM vote with this one.She is simply amazing.Bill Murray,a talented comic performer,does get a pretty low key performance here ,but though good,his method of comedy may be kind of dated to a younger audience ,so this isn't so bad.Barrymore is the sassiest of the lot,especially in a scene where she breaks free from a chair she is tied to.It's also nice to see Sam Rockwell again after his haunting performance in The Green Mile.The movie is also full of explosive action,which is the main name of the game,and it delivers above the required standard...I look forward to McG's next feature.Make it another action one.Oh,and may I also strongly recommend the CD of the movie,featuring entrancing tracks from Leo Sayer and Aerosmith.

The set design, the girls, the fight choreography...beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.

Ok...the story is a a bit ropey...but hey, Cameron D dances around in her underwear...I'll say that again; Cameron D dances around in her underwear!!!...and it has Drew Beautiful Barrymore...YUM!!!

The extras on the DVD are 10/10 what all extras should aspire to.

Choreography? It laughs in the face of the matrix and shows it up for the hollow turd it is.

Just watch the movie and shut the F**K up.

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!

Wow! What a fun movie! Now mind you, Charlie's Angels has the emotional depth of a mud puddle but it's an action extravangaza. It's like the Matrix on estrogen. Drew Barrymore, Camron Diaz and Lucy Liu are beautifuly(in more ways than one) cast as the Angels. Bill Murry is also perfectly cast as Bosley. The movie starts out with a James Bond style action opening that is very cool but a little hard to believe. This sets the style and pace for the rest of the movie. The plot is a little flimsy and the action scence are way over the top but the punches and the laughs come so fast and so furiously that you don't care. I also like the fact the no one Angel gets the focus of the film. Screen time is well split up between all three Angels and Bosley.(Though the sumo suit wrestling sceen between Bill Murry and Tim Curry is one of the funniest sceens I've seen in years). The entire cast seems to be having a ball making this film and is shows in their performances. Charlie's Angels is a must have for any movie collection.