Ladies and gentlemen, here we go again with yet another movie review. Just a side note, some of you may have noticed that I accidentally have posted links at the beginning of my recent reviews unintentionally. Those were meant to be movie posters for the films that I review. So until I learn how to ACTUALLY PUT A MOVIE POSTER UP at the beginning of my reviews, perhaps we can just go with something like this for now? Anyway, tonight, we review the latest Charlie’s Angels reboot that was just released this past Friday. It of course is simply titled Charlie’s Angels.
Plot: When an engineer named Elena (Naomi Scott) discovers a flaw in an energy device known as Callisto, which she helped create, she teams up with the Angels organization that is run by Bosley (Elizabeth Banks) after her company tries to hunt her down. Can Elena, and her new friends race against time before it’s too late?
Hmmmm! So which is better, this new Charlie’s Angels film, of the couple Charlie’s Angels movies that came out in 2000 and 2003 respectively, or even the old Charlie’s Angels TV show? Well, overall, the show may likely be better. However, as far as the movies go, the older films that starred Cameron Diaz, Lucy Lieu, and Drew Barrymore are most likely better. Not to say that this is a bad film by any means. However, while there are a lot of good elements for this film, 2019’s can also feel a little bit like a downgrade from films of this franchise that we’ve had in the past. For one, the film seems to feel more like an Into The Blue kind of a movie (though that film, which came out in the 2000s, was very good), or even a teenage flick combined with Mission Impossible, or action movies like that. Okay, that may have worked with films like the 𝙵𝚊𝚜𝚝 & The Furious movies. However, here, maybe because of how popular Charlie’s Angels has been in the past, or something else, it just doesn’t seem to work quite as well. Also, minus the characters that were played Naomi Scott, Patrick Stewart, and Elizabeth Banks, these characters don’t seem to have a lot of qualities that make them stand out, and/or be memorable. There are also some scenes, most notably in the beginning, that could likely start off a little weird and strange at times. Finally, the story could probably feel a little scattered at times.
But thankfully, there are some redeeming qualities here. One of course is the fact that some of the angels seem to have different backstories than in the past. Okay, one has to admit that, given how that went down, which I won’t give away as to how, those were some really nice changes. As for the acting, that was mostly, if not fully, good. And of course, how could one forget the action sequences? Let me tell you, whatever moments of action that are in this movie, they will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat. Oh, and another area where this Charlie’s Angels stands out is that there are times when the fourth wall is broken, so to speak. So much so that you won’t be asking questions like, “Why do we get this same old thing over and over again?,” or something along those lines. And there’s the acting. Holy cow! Especially when you think of Kristen Stewart playing earlier characters like the female in the Twilight series, there is no doubt that she’s an improvement here. There is also some maturity and growth that goes on with some of our main characters.
And that’s my review for the new Charlie’s Angels film. Again, while not the best action movie out there, there’s still quite a bit to enjoy here. From seeing some of the celebrities improve their acting skills, to excellent action moments, and things like that, this is one that will more than likely keep you on the edge of your seats at different points. Definitely make a point to see 2019’s Charlie’s Angels, if you haven’t. There’s much enjoyment to be attained while watching this film.
Final Grade: B+
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