To preface my comments, I absolutely loved the first one. Loved it. And I'm a guy who roots for a movie to be good; I'm no critic or "film buff". I am a fan of movies and you gotta' really pooch-it big time for me to give it a thumbs down. Man, this thing stinks on its own terms. Within the context of the world the first movie created so wonderfully, this movie is a betrayal of everything that made you want to see another Charlie's Angels flick. Where to begin? First, the action scenes are boring. When they're silly it's an improvement. The special effects are, simply, BAD. There is no suspension of belief whatsoever and the majority of the fight work is OBVIOUSLY computer generated. PU. Second, what the hell did they do to the girls? The way their makeup and lighting was done makes them look... spoiled somehow, over exposed. Either way, it's disturbing. I'm not the dude who's checking out the wardrobe, but you can't get around it. They look like the goal was to make them look overcooked or something. It's so profound and in your face that it's actually distracting, even to someone who would normally care less. Third, the things about the movie that made you like the characters are GONE. They're bimbo-fied in the worst way imaginable. The fact that there are large portions of this movie where you have no idea what's happening won't bother you much because you will not care. I went from a full plate of positive thoughts about these characters to hoping the movie would end ASAP. Fourth, oh man, what the hell did they do to Bernie Mack? You will forever respect Bill Murray for managing to limit his association with this lump of crap to appearing in a photograph for about 5 seconds. Poor Bernie - who is very funny - is turned into some kind of nimrod. Fifth, a ten year old could watch and enjoy the first film, and so could an adult. This movie has content that is not cool for kids. It adds nothing and ruins the film for younger viewers. Not a huge deal, but one more example of the back stab this steamy dog pile represents.

I could go on and on. I guess my point is this; it's not just bad, it seems to have been designed to sabotage the warm feelings and enjoyment anyone ever got out of the first movie. I suppose this is actual mild anger, and I am venting. I'm sort of sorry, but not anything like a grief you'll feel if you see this heap.

Don't think about the story, and that's the rule of the original series in 1970s, and the first picture. The same thing can be said again. All I can say is that you will see some conspiracy about two stolen rings, a former Angel Madison (Demi Moore), Dylan's ex-boyfriend who suddenly shows up (not that 'Chad' ... thank Heaven), witness protection program, and many, many costumes. Anyway, you don't summerize the first one's, let's skip this part.

Three Angels -- Cameron Diaz's 'Natalie,' Drew Barrymore's 'Dylan,' and Lucy Liu's "Alex' are all back. They are still fun/danger-loving three secret agents, but actions are less compared with the first movie. Or I should say, if you expect to see the wire actions they showed surprisingly well on the former occasion, you might be disappointed. The film gives more stress on comic/sexy aspect of the original, and you notice the increased amount of special effects used here. Actions themselves are done competently, but about the CGIs, not every part is perfect. Oh, and as to costumes, especially those of Natalie, I might add that her revealing attires are not changing, so ... you know what I mean.

Perhaps most interesting part of "Full Throttle" is its supporting or guest stars. Several members from the original film's cast come back again -- Luke Wilson, Matt LeBlanc, and Crispin Glover as The Thin Man -- but Bosley's role is replaced by 'his brother' Bernie Mac, so you won't see Bill's face except briefly on a photo hanging on the wall. Many guests are added this time, though, among whom you will see Robert Patrick, Robert Forster, Justin Theroux, John Cleese, and one of the real original Angels. And you see famous twin sisters in a hilarious way.

But it is Demi Moore who will astonish you, in a good sense, or a bad sense (you choose it). First she appears just like the first Bond girl (don't miss the surfing scene). Then she gets more and more ... campy, perhaps intentionally, I hope. I almost forgot one important thing. One big star appears as a cameo who gets killed. And if you know who he is, and later comes to realize who kills him, this is the biggest in-jokes the film offers.

Suppose this film is a comedy, just harmless fun. Some of you might dislike this one, but the chances are you have already seen the original one, so in that case, especially when you loved its comic side, you won't be disapointed. But I expected some actions, and I knew that Yuen Cheung-Yan was involved again for the producion (and he is brother of Woo-Ping, famous for his work in "Matrix"). Impresssive (but often very ridiculous) bike stunts or skateboarding ride are there, but I find they are not enough. Instead, you see lots of gags, verbal or physical, gross-out or sexual. And they included many, many references to other famous films, which are certainly funny. So, when one of the angels appears as cheerleader, you hear the song "Mickey" (yeah, "Bring it On") And when these Angels stake out, welding, yes, you hear Irene Cara song. Maybe too predictable, but it's just OK.

Don't think this sequel is improvement on the first film. It is like "Austin Powers"; the first one's sensation and funny is reduced, but the good supporting actors/actresses are still helpful. More jokes, less actions, but still fun.

BUYER BEWARE!!
It seems someone wants to up the ratings on this movie by posting numerous "reviews". You can just tell when there are 20-30 reviews all on the same day--someone is up to no good. So, when you're reading reviews for this and other movies on Amazon.com please keep in mind there are people out there that want to alter your perceptions by fixing the ratings system(...). The so-called reviews of this movie are a perfect example.

Trust me. Avoid this movie like the plague.