Review of Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003) by Michael M — 05 Apr 2016

Basically take my review of the first Charlie's Angels and apply it here. All the same problems, all the same good stuff. Except I liked this one a little bit more. I think it's because this one is willing to go a lot crazier, and ends up being much more entertaining.

You can tell just from the opening action scene, which absolutely bats*** bonkers, exactly what you're in for. This is basically a cartoon. Yes the CGI is dated, but since the insanity of the stunts already require a drastic amount of suspension of disbelief, I guess I didn't mind so much.

The comedy elements are a lot better too. There's more from the side characters who I liked from the first one (Luke Wilson and Matt LeBlanc) plus the addition of John Cleese. Bernie Mac replaces Bill Murray in this one, and while I love Bill Murray, it's clear Bernie Mac is having a much more enjoyable time in the role (just read about the behind the scenes drama on the first) and as such he ends up being more enjoyable to watch.

They also go further with the angels' quirks, making them funnier. I guess why it works more is whereas the first movie seemed to try to balance between the goofiness and realism, this one goes full shameless goofiness, and that made it more enjoyable.

Is it a great movie? Hell no, I don't even know if I can even call it a good movie. However, for what it is, it's harmless fun.