Charlie's Angels

Theatrical Release Date: 2000 11 03 (USA)

UPC: 043396114722

Studio: Columbia TriStar

MPAA Rating: PG13   Contains:[Violence, Brief Nudity, Questionable for Children, Sexual Situations, Suitable for Teens]

Summary: They're beautiful, they're brilliant, and they can kick your butt -- the most glamorous private eyes in the world are back in action in this big-screen adaptation of the popular '70s television series. Natalie (Cameron Diaz) is the smart but silly one, Dylan (Drew Barrymore) is the tough but fun-loving one, and Alex (Lucy Liu) is the classy but hard-as-nails one, and they work for a man named Charlie (voice of John Forsythe), who never meets his employees face to face. Along with their helper Bosley (Bill Murray), the Angels are sent into action when electronics genius Eric Knox (Sam Rockwell) is kidnapped, with the nefarious Roger Corwin (Tim Curry) as the prime suspect. But they soon learn even bigger danger is afoot -- the kidnappers have gotten their hands on Knox's latest invention, a system that can monitor voice communication from anywhere in the world, virtually ending the notion of private conversation. Charlie's Angels also stars Crispin Glover, Luke Wilson, Kelly Lynch, and Tom Green. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Category: Action

Features: Full-length movie
Widescreen presentation
DVD picture quality

Charlie's Angels

Format: Universal Media Disc

Release Date: 05/24/2005

Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Alternate Wide Screen

Audio: 2 PCM stereo

Runtime: 99 Minutes

Sides: 1

Number of Discs: 1

Language(s) English,French

Subtitles: English

Region: USA & territories, Canada

Jessica Frost

Charlie's Angels mixes nostalgic 1970s elements with action ? la The Matrix and unrealistic spy plots ? la James Bond, all set within the framework of the popular 1970s TV show of the same name. As three kick-butt private investigators, Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu, and Cameron Diaz prove to be as beautiful and unlikely as their TV counterparts. The script selectively mixes elements from numerous sources and time periods, with the main criteria being unabashed amusement. Though they're fighting crime in a new age -- the plot revolves around the stolen software of a Bill Gates-esque character -- the issues in the Angels' personal lives remain the same; the theme of "a good man is hard to find" weaves itself throughout the film and forms the basis for the women's vulnerability. But in their work life the trio is all confidence -- whether infiltrating a high-security computer vault, high-kicking a would-be assailant (producer Barrymore decided the Angels would not wield guns), or speeding after the bad guy in a race car, their confidence and skill is unshakable. Sure, they emerge from harried combat with the Thin Man (played with creepy brilliance by Crispin Glover) without even smearing their lipstick, but that's a part of the make-believe fun. There is an episodic, comic-book style to this action film -- no doubt helped along by the music video background of director McG -- and the result is as satisfying and equally agreeable as it is in Austin Powers. It also shares with Powers a spunky blending of modern-day themes with cheesy elements from the '70s. In Charlie's Angels this fusion is exciting, entertaining, and, judging by its box-office success, what people want. ~ Jessica Frost, Rovi

Cast and Crew: Sean Whalen  Actor 
Mike Smith  Actor 
Reggie Hayes  Actor 
Drew Barrymore  Producer 
Joseph M. Caracciolo, Jr.  Executive Producer 
Leonard J. Goldberg  Producer 
Ed Solomon  Screenwriter 
Betty Thomas  Executive Producer 
Ed Shearmur  Composer (Music Score) 
Jenno Topping  Executive Producer 
Ryan Rowe  Screenwriter 
John August  Screenwriter 
Nancy Juvonen  Producer 
McG  Director 
Cameron Diaz  Actor 
Drew Barrymore  Actor 
Lucy Liu  Actor 
Bill Murray  Actor 
Sam Rockwell  Actor 
Tim Curry  Actor 
Kelly Lynch  Actor 
Crispin Glover  Actor 
Matt LeBlanc  Actor 
LL Cool J  Actor 
Tom Green  Actor 
Luke Wilson  Actor 
John Forsythe  Actor 

Country: USA