Charlie’s Angles 2 has the subtitle ‘Full Throttle’ … I beg to differ. CA2 is NOT a fast paced movie … certainly not full throttle, anyway. However, it does boast several high intensity action sequences that are over the edge, unbelievable and a whole lot of fun.
CA2 opens with an action scene that really sets the pace for the whole movie. The scene is incredibly unbelievable but very well done … and damn cool. It involves the threesome and their rescued U.S. marshal dodging two rockets by driving off of a bridge/dam and then skydiving into a falling helicopter that is unfolding and starting up. Seeing this scene as one sequence instead of broken up over the theatrical trailer for CA2 was amazing. The rest of the movie has more excellent stunt, CGI and wire work. My only complaint about most of the action scenes is they use a semi-bullet-time slow down FAR to often. It makes a few of the scenes very choppy.
OK, now onto the humor and sex aspect of the movie. For those who have watched the first CA movie, you are in for more of the same provocative wardrobe and sexual innuendos. For those who haven’t watched CA1, be prepared for a lot of skimpy outfits and sexual references. As for the humor in the movie … Bernie Mac is good but not as funny as Bill Murray was in the first Angles movie.
And last we should talk about Demi Moore. Her performance COMPLETELY upstages the performances of the current three Angles. Demi plays a revenge seeking ex-Angel who plots to steal and sell two important rings from the U.S. government. This role is perfect for, what is said to be, a Demi comeback. Welcome back, Demi.
My opinion about this movie is a bit split. I was a little bored with what was happening sometimes and very involved in other scenes. The plot and flow of the movie is, at best, mediocre. The action and the acting however, make this movie spectacular. If you are an action junky … go see this movie. If you need a little substance and character development in a movie … stay home.
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Posted by J. at June 29, 2003 08:19 PM | TrackBack