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Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
By Gareth Von Kallenbach Published June 25, 2003
US Release: June 27, 2003
Directed by: McG
Starring: Cameron Diaz , Drew Barrymore , Lucy Liu , Demi Moore
PG-13
Running Time: 103 minutes
Domestic Box Office: $100,785,000
Directed by: McG
Starring: Cameron Diaz , Drew Barrymore , Lucy Liu , Demi Moore
PG-13
Running Time: 103 minutes
Domestic Box Office: $100,785,000
B-
A fun time at the theater as long as you leave reality at the door
Start with quick-cutting MTV style graphics, add a pulsing soundtrack and apply liberal amounts of T&A and you have "Charlie's Angels Full Throttle," the latest Summer release from rising director McG.
The film reunites Dylan (Drew Barrymore), Natalie (Cameron Diaz), and Alex (Lucy Liu) as a trio of sexy crime fighters who take on the toughest tasks that no other agency can crack. The angels are masters of disguise and fighting, and operate under the guidance of the mysterious Charlie (John Forsythe), who exists only to the angels in the form of a voice on a speakerphone. Charlie and the angels are assisted by Bosley, played by Bernie Mac (who plays the brother of Bill Murray's character from the past film) and his role is one of liaison and guardian of the ladies.
The opening of the film has the team rescuing a government agent in Nepal from those intent on capturing his H.A.L.O. ring, which is one half of the witness protection list, which when joined with the matching ring will unlock the information contained within. Naturally there is all manner of underworld interest in the rings, as they offer the chance to get back at those who have harmed their interests and can be sold for a fortune. It does not take long for the angels to gain a lead on the case and are soon matched up against a former angel named Madison (Demi Moore). She harbors feelings of anger from her days as an angel over a mission that left her injured, and a psychotic gang leader Seamus (Justin Theroux) who has a mysterious link to Dylan.
What follows is a frantic mix of action, stunts, and comedy as the angels fight the bad guys yet still make time for some fun and a social life. There are several cameos in the film and the return of cult favorite Crispin Glover as The Thin Man. While many of the stunts and action scenes border on absurdity and defy all means of logic, they are fun and are pulled off with some great pacing and intensity that delighted many in the audience. The film does have a lot of sexual material; one scene involves the girls undercover in a strip club while they also have several double entendre moments.
Yes, it?s juvenile in parts, has a meandering story and no depth to its plot or character development, but "Full Throttle" is a fun film that is a perfect way to spend two hours this summer. The film knows what it sets out to be, and McG keeps things in check without letting the stunt work or action take over the film. The angels are the draw, and the teamwork between the girls is great and it seems as if the cast had a blast making this film. Moore is good as the icy Madison and it is nice to see her back after her self-imposed hiatus. Bernie Mac fills in well for the departed Murray, and offers a wise cracking character that is a contrast to the goofy charm Murray used for his character.
While not as good as the original, "Full Throttle" is still a fun time at the theater as long as you leave reality at the door and sit back and enjoy the ride.
The film reunites Dylan (Drew Barrymore), Natalie (Cameron Diaz), and Alex (Lucy Liu) as a trio of sexy crime fighters who take on the toughest tasks that no other agency can crack. The angels are masters of disguise and fighting, and operate under the guidance of the mysterious Charlie (John Forsythe), who exists only to the angels in the form of a voice on a speakerphone. Charlie and the angels are assisted by Bosley, played by Bernie Mac (who plays the brother of Bill Murray's character from the past film) and his role is one of liaison and guardian of the ladies.
The opening of the film has the team rescuing a government agent in Nepal from those intent on capturing his H.A.L.O. ring, which is one half of the witness protection list, which when joined with the matching ring will unlock the information contained within. Naturally there is all manner of underworld interest in the rings, as they offer the chance to get back at those who have harmed their interests and can be sold for a fortune. It does not take long for the angels to gain a lead on the case and are soon matched up against a former angel named Madison (Demi Moore). She harbors feelings of anger from her days as an angel over a mission that left her injured, and a psychotic gang leader Seamus (Justin Theroux) who has a mysterious link to Dylan.
What follows is a frantic mix of action, stunts, and comedy as the angels fight the bad guys yet still make time for some fun and a social life. There are several cameos in the film and the return of cult favorite Crispin Glover as The Thin Man. While many of the stunts and action scenes border on absurdity and defy all means of logic, they are fun and are pulled off with some great pacing and intensity that delighted many in the audience. The film does have a lot of sexual material; one scene involves the girls undercover in a strip club while they also have several double entendre moments.
Yes, it?s juvenile in parts, has a meandering story and no depth to its plot or character development, but "Full Throttle" is a fun film that is a perfect way to spend two hours this summer. The film knows what it sets out to be, and McG keeps things in check without letting the stunt work or action take over the film. The angels are the draw, and the teamwork between the girls is great and it seems as if the cast had a blast making this film. Moore is good as the icy Madison and it is nice to see her back after her self-imposed hiatus. Bernie Mac fills in well for the departed Murray, and offers a wise cracking character that is a contrast to the goofy charm Murray used for his character.
While not as good as the original, "Full Throttle" is still a fun time at the theater as long as you leave reality at the door and sit back and enjoy the ride.
Gareth's Grade: B-
Gareth's Overall Grading: 50 graded movies
| A | 6.0% | |
| B | 44.0% | |
| C | 40.0% | |
| D | 10.0% | |
| F | 0.0% |
