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CHARLIE'S ANGELS (2019) by Urizen



  Given I had other writing I wanted to do, and lack of knowledge on the subject, I had never intended to write up a review for Charlie's Angels. I never watched the original series, didn’t watch the remade movies, never played the games, so nothing really made me care enough about it. Once the first trailer came out for this one and I gave it a chance though, I absolutely wanted to see it. Something about it felt different. It felt better. So now here we are, with me watching it opening night.

   Charlie’s Angels is seemingly a continuation of the original series and films. No longer just a single group, the Townsend Agency has grown into a much larger, international organization. Multiple teams of angels, guided by multiple Bosleys carry out various missions all over the globe. The movie follows two particular angels, Sabina (Kirsten Stewart), and Jane (Ella Balinska) as they must work together when a young scientist named Elena (Naomi Scott) blows the whistle on an energy saving device that she was working on, one that could be turned into a deadly weapon. Joined by their Bosley (Elizabeth Banks), the group must work together to stop the project from getting into the wrong hands and finding out who is behind the ordeal.


   This movie is surprisingly really fun. While some of the jokes can fall a bit flat, and it has a bit of predictability to it, for the most part it stayed consistently entertaining. Even with the predictability, there were a couple unexpected moments.

   I think one major thing I have to talk about in this review though is Kristen Stewart. Since Twilight, she has the same situation as Robert Pattinson, where everyone assumes she is a terrible actress. I always figured she had it in her. Unfortunately, no matter how much we see it as a joke now, Twilight was insanely popular. Casting crews knew it was making money, so they wanted her to do more of the same for other movies. Now as time has gone on, Stewart has been able to break away and show she can really act. I really want to say she was my favorite part of the movie. I’m happy that in the recent years, we have started to get a taste of what she really can do.

   The rest of the cast is great too. I had first seen Naomi Scott in Power Rangers, which I liked her in. As time has gone on, I have seen her in a bit more and she continues to impress. Then Ella Balinska is an actress that I have honestly never heard of. She hasn’t been in much, with this being her biggest role it seems. She was actually really good, and is someone I look forward to seeing more of. I also think it is worthCha mentioning that Elizabeth Banks and Patrick Stewart killed it. It is rare to find something that they have done a terrible job in.

   All in all, this movie is very enjoyable and a lot of fun. While it is predictable and has some jokes not land like they should,  it does have a great cast, good action, and a better view of feminism compared to the previous movie series. From the bits and pieces I have seen and heard about the previous movies,  it really takes it all and improves on it in every way. I definitely think that if you are wanting a fun action flick with some strong female representation,  this is for you.  I really hope for a sequel to this sp I can see what else the angels have to offer.

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