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Charlie Bucket comes from a poor family, and spends most of his time dreaming about the chocolate that he loves but usually can't afford. Things change when Willy Wonka, head of the very popular Wonka Chocolate empire, announces a contest in which five gold tickets have been hidden in chocolate bars and sent throughout the country. The kids who find the tickets will be taken on a tour of Wonka's chocolate factory and get a special glimpse of the wonders within. Charlie miraculously finds a ticket, along with four other children much naughtier than him. The tour of the factory will hold more than a few surprises for this bunch...Actors
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Bad…just bad.
McG is crazy.
So very very bad. and dumb too
Oh dear, oh dear oh dear
Now I love the first one. Stylish, good mix of comedy and action, good bad guys, decent enough plot.
But what happened here. The plot was just plain stupid. They played on the same jokes over and over again, the action scenes looked well dodgy, they tried to hide who was the baddie when everyone knew who it was.
Basically it’s a complete mess.
Whoever was responsible for the script (I’m guessing quite a few people) should feel very very ashamed, on the way to the bank unfortunatly.
Cameron Diaz is way cute in this one. The rest is pure, unadulterated suckiness.
Hello Angels!
This film really is more fun than I ever thought it would be. I expected little more than an hour and a half of pleasant eye candy is the shapely forms of Diaz, Barrymore and Liu. Instead I found myself presented with not only that but also with a film that laughed at itself, laughed at it’s audience, hell! it was laughing at just about everything. If this film had taken itself seriously for a nano second I would have walked out in disgust, but it passed itself off with a fine mixture of harmless fun, amusing hyjinks and irresistible cuteness. I just couldn’t help but enjoy this film.
All of the girls sparkle with humour and mischievousness and you find yourself struggling to decide which one is your favourite (I settled on Cameron Diaz). This film looked fun to make, there’s a real comaradery between the girls which helps make the film so relaxed and cheerful. Bill Murray has a whale of a time camping it up and provides a perfect, bumbling foil to the sharp, slick, wise cracking Angels.
The plot is very much a secondary to the action, with a majority of screen time being devoted to either butt wiggling or ass kicking. But in films like this, that doesn’t matter. The film never claims to be anything serious, it is simply a fun, harmless, family film and for that reason I’d recommend going to see it.
An excellent TV remake, why can’t they all be this enjoyable? (nb. teenage sons and teenage daughters enjoy this film for very different reasons)
The stupidest movie ever created
Bad, but it has a certain something
Plot: 2
Originality: 2
Visuals: 6
Acting: 3
Overall: 3.25
It was worth seeing once. I only saw it because Liu is my fave actress.
It’s a hoot!
Cameron, Drew, and Lucy are sheer foxfire. Burn Baby Burn!
Who needs the Spice Girls, when you got hot-to-trot women such as Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, and Lucy Liu playing America’s favorite gangbusters in the big-screen remake of the hit TV-show, Charlie’s Angels? The answer to that question: nobody. I don’t care how many Spice Girl wannabes you put into one room together, none of them can compare to the gusto girl-power these 3 vixens have in them. I mean, talk about opening up a can of whop-ass on someone. These foxes sure can dish it out. ‘Charlie’s Angels’ is such a fantastic flick. It had everything: kung fu action, comedy, chicks, tight outfits, phat looks, nifty lines, narrow escapes, and of course, Bill Murray…all that stuff with a double dose of girl-power, rolled up into one great big, super-sized, razor-edged, knuckle-face sandwich of a movie.
For you guys with girlfriends, this is something you should take your woman to see. I guarantee you that both you and she will love it. One thing I have to warn you men about is that if you’re going to take your girl-friend to see this movie, try very hard not to stare at Drew’s cleavage for too long a period of time, or else be prepared to take having the crap beat out of you by her for you being such a naughty boy. I’ve seen it happen to guys before and trust me, you don’t want to be that guy who’s getting his ass kicked by his girlfriend while he’s at the theater watching Charlie’s Angels. Either way, you need to go and see this movie. It packs a mean punch!
Was this really necessary?
I don’t know about you, but I certainly could have lived without yet another TV show adaptation. Haven’t the studios learned to leave well enough alone (see, or rather don’t see, "The Avengers," "The Mod Squad," etc.)? The film is more of a cleavage exhibit than anything else, with a few fight scenes tossed in for the "butt-kicking" viewer in all of us (or none of us). It’s a shame that this movie did so well in theaters–now we all get to be "treated" to a sequel. Yay.
A tribute to a cheesy 70’s TV show - done very well - lot’s of action!
This movie can be summed up in one word: fun.
entertaining and tonue in cheek
ugh it’s not that good and i HATE drew
Campy but fun
Not super, but worth seeing if you have a bit of time on your hands
Funny, Cute and Cleaver
First & last 5 minutes good; Sexy but boring
Fun fun fun, and cute cute cute, and boom boom boom!
Funny lines, hot women, and lots of explosions. This red-blooded American male needs no further information to know that this movie will drill right into his forebrain and take up residence.
So much fun I saw it twice. Rock on Drew Barrymore, you did good. And Cameron, darling, you have such a lovely behind. Lucy? Your eyes are dreamy, even if your toenails are kind of scary in their perfection.
Airy, brainless fun that doesn’t take itself seriously in the least. It’s irresistable.
If you can’t follow the plot, just remember, they’re very pretty!
The A-Team, Diff’rent Strokes, and considering Tom Hanks current movie winning streak, Bosom Buddies, would all have been highly anticipated TV series remakes, unfortunately, the latest dose of stale 70’s programming to make its way to the movie screen is the ‘breastacular,’ Charlie’s Angels.
The loveably dysfunctional Drew Barrymore (Dylan), the ever wide mouthed Cameron Diaz (Natalie), and the lucy-est Lucy Liu (Alex), star as revamped 1970’s private detectives in this wonderfully awful picture.
The film, while on no terms apologizes for it’s campy-ness, begins by laying the cards on the table as a dashikied L.L. Cool J. jumps out of an airplane after finding out the in flight movie was T.J. Hooker. This proves to be the acting highlight of the movie, because as we all know, it’s a miracle L.L. Cool J. can even speak coherently at all.
The plot line of the movie is, at worst, extremely nonsensical, and at best, an excuse for Cameron Diaz to shake her derriere in a pair of underpants that would make a five year old blush. Which brings us to the precise point I wish to make about this film, it is, without a doubt, the hottest film I have seen in years. The all around crook busting combined with the overt sexuality of the three major characters is more than enough to make this man want to sleep with each and every one of the angels, and potentially Bill Murray’s character of Bosley simply for being close to them.
When the lights came up in the theater and all was said and done, my first thoughts were "Dear Lord, what an absolutely horrid film." But by the time I had reached the rubbish bin eagerly awaiting my medium cherry coke, I had come around on the film forgetting the horrid acting, un-compelling plot and characters, and appalling plot line, and remembered the majesty that is Cameron in a bathing suit, Drew naked and falling out of a window, and Lucy baking muffins. On a scale of one to ten, I give it a 5.
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Kick ass girl movie!
I love movies or TV shows were girls are pretty and polished but can kick any guys ass. If you do too, then this is the movie for you!
Fun movie.
It’s a good chick movie for guys. Three good looking women, lots of way unrealistic fight scenes, and boatloads of action. Plus a flash here and there to titillate. Aaaaah yea, baby.
To Ms. Barrymore: Brush up on the hand to hand fighting skills as it’s painfully obvious you’re lacking in that department. Don’t take that personally, I did enjoy your work.
Girl Power? Nope. Campy Guy Power!
As Drew Barrymore looks over the bodies she has just strewn across the floor, there’s a realization. Nothing emotional, or serious, but something fun — "Billie Jean" starts playing as Drew makes her best attempt to moonwalk away from the scene. This scene is campy, and while it seems stupid — very stupid — when taken out of context, it is actually quite fitting when viewed with the rest of Charlie’s Angels.
Charlie’s Angels isn’t about girl power. It isn’t about paying homage to a popular TV show of yesteryear. It’s about being as campy as possible and leaving people smiling as they leave the theatre. The film isn’t a total success at this goal, but it doesn’t leave a sour taste in your mouth. In fact, it may leave many of the teens who flocked to see it on opening weekend with a greater desire to watch the original TV show.
Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz and Lucy Liu play the 3 Angels, the latest force of Charles Townsend’s private detective agency. Diaz plays Natalie, a smart beauty who isn’t always quite nimble on her feet (yet still manages to pull off those spinning dropkicks without a hitch). Barrymore plays Dylan, a street-smart beauty whose raucous sexuality pins down many guys. And Liu plays Alex, a techno-wiz who just wants to be a "normal" girl. The three girls’ mission this time around is to find out who kidnapped Eric Knox (Sam Rockwell) and his precious voice software.
In the beginning of the film, McG gives us a quick (and I mean quick!) look at the girls’ background. This kicks off the music video director’s awkward pacing which plagues most of the film. McG never seems to make a decision on whether he wants to flesh out the storyline, or just keep the action and T&A coming at you at a non-stop pace. So instead of getting one, or the other, we get an awkward mix of both which takes away some of the fun that Charlie’s Angels has to offer.
The three girls look fabulous, then again, that should come without question in the remake of the 70s jigglefest. Diaz, in particular, has to be the funniest of the group. Whether booty-shaking on Soul Train or doing the simplest of things (i.e. walking), Diaz gives the audience the fun it is looking for in this film. Barrymore does well too, but Liu sticks out like a sore thumb. Her role isn’t that great; she handles the action sequences well (as do the other two girls), but she isn’t all that funny. Her "tough, cold girl" shtick gets really old in a short amount of time.
The best (and campiest) part of Charlie’s Angels has to be the supporting cast. First, and foremost, Bill Murray plays Bosley. I should critique and analyze his performance right now, but c’mon: it’s Bill Murray! Murray gets his share of laughs and was a wise casting call. Also chipping in are the men of the Angels’ lives. Tom Green plays Chad — excuse me, "THE" Chad — and while he doesn’t have too much screen time, he plays his bits to perfection. The writers (Ryan Rowe, Ed Solomon and John August) would have been better off just making his name "Tom Green" because thats the only thing that really matters about his character. Luke Wilson plays the upbeat courter of Natalie, and who wouldn’t be upbeat if they were dating Cameron Diaz?!? Wilson looks like he’s having fun every time he is on screen with a smile that won’t break. He conveys this happiness to the audience, and while his jokes aren’t earth-shattering, he’s having a good time, and that’s ultimately what this movie is about. And then there is Matt LeBlanc, the beau of Alex. I feel really sorry for this guy. First, he does Ed, now this. Granted, his role in this movie wasn’t well-written to begin with (inlcuding an excrutiatingly obvious "trick" scene that is dragged on by McG), but LeBlanc should just stick to his role as Joey on Friends until he gets a role that is obviously for him.
And while the men in the girls’ lives are funny, the campy villains are even more delightful. Sam Rockwell (The Green Mile) plays Eric Knox, the victim-turned-villain of Charlie’s Angels. His wild attempts at a bad attitude are perfect, reminding the audience that in a movie like this, you don’t need to hate the enemy — you need to laugh at him. Vivian Wood plays Knox’s girlfriend, who actually manages to hold her own in a fight with the Angels. Best of all, however, is Crispin Glover, who plays "The Thin Creepy Guy" (as good a name as I’ve heard in years). Glover’s meanie is a hair-yanking, cigerette maniac who puffs down a cig in less than a minute and then inhales some freshly pulled hair. His character is so wildly unbelievable that you can’t help but laugh. He is the perfect compliment to the cocky swagger of Rockwell. Glover gives probably the best performance of the film. In Charlie’s Angels, however, the perfect synonym for "best" is "campiest."
When Charlie’s Angels was put into planning, The Matrix craze had hit. And while the film was fun, the biggest distraction was how blatantly it ripped-off the style and fighting of The Matrix. X-Men, another one of this year’s big hits, used some of The Matrix’s stylish fights and leather costumes, but they created a new entity with it. Charlie’s Angels merely copies it, whether it be the techno-soundtrack, the leather clothes or the kung-fu fighting.
While some parts of Charlie’s Angels are recycled from other popular films, it still keeps the campiness that made it popular in the 70s, and still laughable today. The Angels may be looking to strike a girl power hit, but it winds up being the men (Bill Murray, Sam Rockwell, Crispin Glover, Luke Wilson) who steal the show and let us laugh a little bit on the way.
Its good if you liked the original… its still kinda cheesy!! But still funny!!
kungfu fighting…
The fight sequences were soooo coool. The slo-mo spins in the air and flying kicks bring back the true styles of the Chinese martial arts films. Though the movie tries to make women seem independent, tough and capable to taking on every bad guy on earth and off, it also makes women seem like bimbos and airheads and just plain sexual props. It was an enjoyable comedy and fun to just watch these 3 beautiful ass-kickers.
i walked out of the theatre ready to kick somebody’s ass
so cool, i loved the cheesiness of it and the effects and the way they kicked ass!
"this is kickin’ your ass!"
my one complaint was the attempt at moonwalking. surely with her salary she could do it right …
"the chad was great!"
Fast paced comedy - good fighting - great chics
Whip Smart
This was a fun movie, the gals did it up right.
Anyone looking for "serious" fare will be disappointed, but at least this movie doesn’t pretend to be something it’s not…like so many playing now.
guess what movie(s) i’m referring to.
Girls Kick Ass - says so on a T-shirt
This movie rocked from start to finish. All three Angels were in perfect form, Drew Barrymore being my favorite.
Boobs, butts and airheads…
How these girls could ever survive is a mystery. Even though they kick ass, it’s amazing their tight pants don’t rip doing so. I think this is in the wrong category - should be classified under adult films.
Two hours of giggling and fighting. Makes Bond movies look deep.
A really fun movie to watch! Very enjoyable.
any movie centered around three hot chicks deserves to be seen
Finally, chicks who can kick ass!!
The original Angels were definitely ahead of their time. The new Angels continue a few of the trademark moves AND show that today’s women can perform in bullet time just as well as their male counterparts — if not better. How many men can kick that high??
Great special effects. Great jokes. Great movie.
Like a teen virgin boy - I got too excited too early..
Pumped about this movie for a long time, I was a bit disappointed. Mark that, "a tad".
The chicks rule. Liu absolutely defines sexuality. Cameraon Diaz, white spandex - enough said. And, Drew, the girl we Gen-X’rs have grown up with and watched transform from the E.T. girl to the pussy cat she is today - also did quite well!
Overall worth seeing - it is what it is. True to the original (so I understand), doesn’t take itself too seriously, excellent bullet-time (is that cliche yet?) chicks kicking ass fights, plenty of chuckler inuendos, and loaded with sexual tension.