Since Charlie's Angels is coming out with a new remake, revival of sorts, we would like to bring you back in the year 2000. When the trio of Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore and Lucy Liu came in as the swashbuckling three. Fighting for gender equality in a slew of male dominated action films, seeing these three rough it out with the bad guys was a welcome treat.
Although based on the TV series way back in the 70s this film wasn't like that of the original. The action film has a lot of comedy blended into it. It was fresh take on an old concept but I did wish they would have lessened it and stuck with the original.
Cameron Diaz was great as Natalie Cook here and as the somewhat leader of the group. Lucy Liu as Alex Munday, the nerd, and Drew Barrymore as Dylan Sanders, the youngest of the bunch. Each character has something different to offer to make a great blend. To top off the brew, you get the great comedian Bill Murray as John Bosley. The ever loyal assistant to Charlie who provides the physical semblance of sorts.
Although the onscreen chemistry of the four actors seem to be great, it was sad to note that Bill Murray and Lucy Liu had somewhat of a bad vibe on set (no more Bill Murray on the sequel). Nevertheless they finished the film and it was a fun movie. Supported by Sam Rockwell and Tim Curry, Matt LeBlanc, Luke Wilson and Tom Green, this movie is headed for the box office.
A surprise performance here was from Crispin Glover as the Thin Man. He was so great in the role that his character was extended to the sequel. A little bit weird but with the film as absurdly shown, he really shines herein.
Another mindless movie watch of a film, but entertaining. Just get some laughs (too many jokes and innuendos to mention), then you forget about the story in a day or two. I had to watch this movie many times before I can properly write this review.
