Charlie's Angels [Region 2] |  | Director: Mcg
Actors: Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu, Bill Murray, Sam Rockwell
Category: DVD
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Rating:  359 reviews
Format: Pal
Languages: English (Original Language), Finnish (Original Language), French (Original Language), German (Original Language), Japanese (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 2
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Running Time: 98 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5035822907768
ASIN: B00006JNBU
Theatrical Release Date: November 3, 2000
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For every TV-into-movie success like The Fugitive, there are dozens of uninspired films like The Mod Squad. Happily--and surprisingly--this breezy update of the seminal '70s jiggle show falls into the first category, with Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore (who also produced), and Lucy Liu starring as the hair-tossing, fashion-setting, kung fu-fighting trio employed by the mysterious Charlie (voiced by the original Charlie, John Forsythe). When a high-tech programmer (Sam Rockwell) is kidnapped, the angels seek out the suspects, with the daffy Bosley (Bill Murray in a casting coup) in tow. A happy, cornball popcorn flick, Charlie's Angels is played for laughs with plenty of ribbing references to the old TV show as well as modern caper films like Mission: Impossible. McG, a music video director making his feature film debut (usually a death warrant for a movie's integrity), infuses the film with plenty of Matrix-style combat pyrotechnics, and the result is the first successful all-American Hong Kong-style action flick. Plenty of movies boast a New Age feminism that has their stars touting their sexuality while being their own women, but unlike something as obnoxious as Coyote Ugly, Angels succeeds with a positive spin on Girl Power for the new millennium (Diaz especially sizzles in her role of crack super agent/airhead blonde). From the send-up of the TV show's credit sequence to the outtakes over the end credits, Charlie's Angels is a delight. --Doug Thomas
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 Great movie June 26, 2009
This was a very funny movie, compared to the original Charlie's Angels. My grandson thought Cameron and Drew were the funniest.. Good movie
 Very entertaining, weakened by corrupt plot January 9, 2009
Michael R. Airhart (Providence, RI, United States)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Charlie's Angels successfully updates the 1970s TV show while remaining faithful to the show's themes of female empowerment, sex-appeal, action, and superficial plot.
The music is hip (for the year 2000); the pacing and camerawork are performed much like a high-energy music video by director McG. And -- much like the TV show -- the talented cast compensates for a contrived script.
The special features include commentary by director McG, who provides a solid rationale for the audience-pleasing tactics that he employed to complete each scene, and he recalls the mild objections of cast members to many of the script's stupidest moments.
A decade later, the movie still feels current and entertaining, and I enjoy watching it.
That being said, the plot isn't just ludicrous but downright corrupt, if a viewer thinks seriously about what is happening:
The angels become mercenary dupes who, without any due diligence, help an evil Bill Gates-type character (Sam Rockwell) try to kill his Steve Jobs-type rival (Tim Curry) and steal Jobs' technology.
Halfway through the movie, the angels realize (duh!) that they've been recklessly helping the wrong side. But instead of facing justice for their role as accomplices, the angels become vigilantes and try to even the score with the Bill Gates character.
Reckless attempts to kill two software industry leaders are transformed through hip music and funny, sexy actresses into a heroism.
Acchhem.
Make no mistake, the movie is a blast to watch and hear, but just maybe we should think just a little about the message that it conveys, especially to teen-agers?
It did what it was meant to do January 8, 2009
RockinRobin411
People have complained about things like the plot and all of those aspects. The reason that they've made those sort of comments is because they're comparing it with Academy Award type films when this was NOT meant to even be nominated for an Oscar. They were making this movie only to entertain. The director himself even pointed out that this film is not Othello, and that it's not meant to be anything like that.
There was one time when a friend and I watched it at least three times within twenty-four hours. It has a lot of action-packed sequences, amusing moments, and a pretty good soundtrack. The action sequences are very exciting. The amusing moments aren't meant to make you crack up. After all these are Charlie's Angels, not the Marx Brothers. The pretty good soundtrack is more of a matter of taste. However, it includes a wide amount of music, ranging from the so-called nu metal of Korn, the classic rock of Heart, the R&B style of that time with Destiny's Child, the disco of Tavares, and a lot more. Oh yeah, I forgot about the techno version of the Charlie's Angels theme song.
The angels are Drew Barrymore as Dylan, the rebellious one, Cameron Diaz as Natalie, the soft-hearted and free-spirited one, Lucy Liu as Alex, the formally educated one. The characters come from very different backgrounds from each other, as do the three actresses. Drew Barrymore is descended from a family of award winning actors and actresses, including Ethel Barrymore and John Barrymore. Lucy Liu's parents were both Chinese immigrants, and she never spoke any English until the age of five. Cameron Diaz got her start as a model, and her first acting role was a major role, after having had no acting experience at all.
Bill Murray also adds some humor into the movie. His role is different from what he did in films like What About Bob? (a film where Murray stars as a mental patient who stalks his therapist, when the therapist's family thinks he's great) or Groundhog Day (a film where Bill Murray stars as a TV host repeating the worst day of his life again and again). The difference between the two films I just mentioned and Charlie's Angels is that Bill Murray isn't the star, but he does a great job as a supporting character.
All in all, this movie is perfect for what it is, a fun action movie, but if you want the type of film that will win an Academy Award, stay away from this film.
Once upon a time, there were three little girls who watched a television show.... December 30, 2008
Craig Edwards (By the sea in NC)
Charlie's Angels (2000) And they all grew up to be successful movie actresses and they made sure this series became one to make the jump to the Big Screen. It follows the successful blueprint of The Brady Bunch Movie: take the concept of the series and subvert it in some way. The filmmakers wisely clue the audience in right away, having one of the characters verbally deride a (fake) feature film called TJ Hooker-The Movie. With that sense of humor, this feature proceeds to have a grand old time poking fun at the semi-campy series it was derived from.
We follow Drew Barrymore (also one of the film's producers), Cameron Diaz (There's Something About Mary), and Lucy Liu (Payback) through a lot of fast paced action nonsense that takes satiric jabs at everything from Mission Impossible to the Matrix.
And it is a lot of fun. You do have to be in the mood for this kind of "wink wink nudge nudge" romp, but if you are, there's plenty here to enjoy, from flashy visuals to the three leads' beauty, from the scenery chewing bad guys to good ol' Bill Murray, adding his usual hint of the absurd as aide de camp Bosley.
Now, apparently not everyone has the sense of humor needed to enjoy this, as there is not one single television Angel cameo to be seen, but thankfully John Forsythe once again lends his wonderful voice to the Angels' never-seen boss, Charlie.
If you enjoy lighthearted (and possibly lightheaded) adventure, check this one out. Also with Sam Rockwell (The Green Mile), Kelly Lynch (Mr. Magoo), Crispin Glover (Back to the Future), and Tim Curry.
 Good Morning Angels-Good Morning Charlie December 27, 2008
research gurl (Ohio)
When this came out I couldn't stop watching it and seven years later I still watch it.
This high action drama is full of twists and turns and is a real visual/audio pleaser. There is a quality of uniqueness in every scene. And ever present in each scene are great songs from the 70's, 80', and 90's. This helps to build up what is taking place for each scene.
Some of the fighting moves are almost laughable but you find yourself rooting for these angels and wanting them to kick butt. It is all around entertaining and a small quantity of corny/geeky parts but this makes the movie all the more real and lovable. If you want fun and excitment, this is for you. This movie may be a lot of things, but BORING is not one of them. I recommend this and its one of personal favs.
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