Columbia Pictures’ Charlie’s Angels (dubbed from the Hollywood film of the same name; UA) is the third in the Charlie’s Angels series.
Charlie’s Angels have always provided security and been available to investigate on behalf of clients. The Townsend Agency has taken huge strides internationally by recruiting women from across the globe.
A young systems engineer exposes a dangerous technology. The Angels have to put their lives on the line as they are called in to protect people.
Evan Spiliotopoulos and David Auburn have written a clichéd story which doesn’t keep the audience engaged well enough. The screenplay, penned by Elizabeth Banks, is interesting in some parts only. For the rest, it is boring at places and just about okay at other places. The weakest point is that it offers very little novelty.
Kristen Stewart does a fine job as Sabina Wilson. Naomi Scott is quite good as Elena Houghlin. Ella Balinska plays Jane Kano reasonably well. Elizabeth Banks is fair as Bosley. Patrick Stewart is alright as John Bosley. Djimon Hounsou has his moments as Edgar Bosley. Others provide routine support.
Elizabeth Banks’ direction is so-so. Brian Tyler’s music is quite nice. Camerawork (by Bill Pope) is good. Aaron Haye’s production designing is of a nice standard. Editing (by Alan Baumgarten and Mary J. Markey) could’ve been crisper. Dubbing is quite good.
On the whole, Charlie’s Angels is too ordinary a fare to make an impact on the Hindi-speaking audience.
Released on 15-11-’19 at Maratha Mandir (daily 1 show) and other cinemas of Bombay by SPE Films India Pvt. Ltd. Publicity: very ordinary. Opening: poor. …….Also released all over.