Charlie's Angels (2000)

McCarthy finds the film an entertaining, broadly appealing action romp, though its material is thin. He praises McG’s energetic direction and the cast’s buoyant performances, while faulting the action editing for breaking up the martial-arts flow.

The URL identifies this as a review of the 2000 film, but the page content is inaccessible. I can’t verify the critic’s verdict or what the review singles out.

The available description suggests a mixed verdict on the film. It praises Bill Murray’s droll Bosley for adding comic class to a nominal plot.

Ebert finds it a lively, knowingly silly action-comedy rather than a serious story. He praises the stars’ comic chemistry and the film’s energetic style.

The review finds the film silly and narratively weak but entertaining. It praises the leads’ high-spirited antics and the film’s exuberant, kitschy fun.

Turan finds the film entertaining in short bursts but too frenetic and lightweight to sustain its brief running time. He praises its humor and energetic martial-arts action, while criticizing the dialogue and overstuffed style.

Jones finds the film a shallow, self-referential patchwork rather than a substantial take on the series. He particularly faults its reheated plot and campy emphasis on the stars’ sex appeal.

The critic finds the film muddled and frequently painful, though it has occasional entertaining moments. The fast, furious fight set-pieces and its final half-hour earn praise, while gratuitous sexualized framing draws criticism.

Lane finds the film flimsy, juvenile, and dramatically inert, with its spectacle and sexual playfulness offering little substance. He singles out Cameron Diaz’s exuberant comic performance and her flirtation with Luke Wilson as the film’s rare source of freshness.

The critic finds the film enormously enjoyable, fast, funny, and sexy. They praise its consistently witty script and energetic, startling stunts.