Charlie's Angels (2000) DVD Review – UK

Charlie's Angels are a trio of elite private investigators who, with the latest high-tech gadgets, martial arts techniques and a vast array of disguises, unleash their state-of-the-art skills on land, sea and air.

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Runtime

1 Hour 34 Minutes

BBFC rating

Region

Region 2

Sound

Dolby Digital 5.1

Aspect

2.35:1

Release year

2000

Details

When the creator of a top-secret voice-identification software is kidnapped, the Angels are called in to investigate. Their prime suspect is the mysterious and wealthy Roger Corwin, a man who could use the technology alongside his satellite network to track anyone, anywhere in the world.

However, when the programmer is unexpectedly recovered with suspicious ease, alarm bells begin to ring. Convinced that things are not quite what they seem, the Angels continue digging, only to discover that they have been led in the wrong direction. When Bosley is kidnapped, it becomes clear that the real target is much closer to home - and that Charlie himself may be in danger.

Picture & Sound

The picture quality is excellent, with a strong bit-rate throughout. Colours are rich and vibrant, with plenty of detail - not least in highlighting the, shall we say, visual appeal of Natalie, Dylan and Alex. There are no major issues with artifacting or noise, although some of the green screen effects are occasionally a little too obvious, resulting in minor outlining.

The sound is equally impressive, with frequent and effective use of the surround channels. Dialogue remains crisp and clear in the centre channel, and there is some excellent directional sound work throughout. However, considering the amount of on-screen action, the lack of LFE punch is a little surprising - I even found myself checking whether the subwoofer was switched on.

Menu & Extras

The animated menus are slick and seamlessly transition between options and into the film itself. The extras package is substantial, with a wide range of featurettes covering everything from costumes to martial arts choreography. There's also a rather odd outtakes section that largely rehashes the end credits, along with a music video from Destiny's Child to round things off.

Overall

From the moment it kicks off, you know exactly what you're getting - a fast-paced, action-packed, tongue firmly in cheek ride. Yes, the plot is paper thin and makes little effort to disguise it, but that's hardly the point. This is all about style, energy and watching the Angels take down the bad guys with plenty of slow-motion flair and more than a little inspiration from The Matrix.

The chemistry between the three leads is what really holds it together. Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore and Lucy Liu clearly have fun with the material, and it shows. Add in a scene-stealing performance from Crispin Glover and a wonderfully over-the-top villain from Sam Rockwell, and there's plenty here to enjoy.

There's even an appearance by Joey from Friends, sorry I mean Matt LeBlanc. He even plays a bumbling actor trying to make it big. Is this guy typecast or what!?

After skipping this at the cinema due to mixed reviews, I have to admit this was a pleasant surprise. It may not be high art, but it never pretends to be. Switch your brain off, embrace the madness and you'll have a great time. Cynically overstuffed extras or not, this is one of those discs that ends up being far more entertaining than you might expect.