Wednesday, 13 November 2019

Charlie's Angels: What did the critics think?



The latest reboot of the Charlie's Angels franchise premiered this week, starring Kristen Stewart and UK actresses Naomi Scott and Ella Balinska.

The action movie, based on the '70s TV series, sees the Angels fighting crime on behalf of their mysterious boss.

It's the second time the brand has been rebooted for the big screen, following a 2000 film (and 2003 sequel) which starred Lucy Liu, Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore.

According to Benjamin Lee of The Guardian, this "ramshackle action reboot goes at half throttle".

He gives it three stars, writing: "There's intermittent fun to be had in this throwaway relaunch of the female secret agent franchise but the party is cut short by incoherent action and a clunky script."

The latest reboot written and directed by Elizabeth Banks, who also guides the trio as the experienced former angel, Bosley.

The movie's theme song, Don't Call Me Angel, is performed by Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus and Lana Del Rey.

Kenneth Turan of the LA Times suggested the Charlie Angels reboot was "a concept in search of a movie", adding it "does not take flight" (pun intended, presumably).

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