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The Charlie’s Angels movie wasn’t a gift that was sent from heaven. It was a box office flop that went straight to hell. The action film that starred Kristen Stewart and two unknown actresses wasn’t enough to captivate audience. It’s unlikely that anyone would want to see an action movie starring Kristen Stewart. She was lucky enough to get Twilight fans into the theaters to see her interact with her former co-star and boyfriend Robert Pattinson.
Bosley wouldn’t be happy to hear that his Angels flopped at the box office. The new Charlie’s Angels movie wasn’t exactly a reboot, but it sure looked like one. Most fans it was a reboot of the popular 2000 and 2003 films. But instead, it was a continuation of the previous films that did better at the box office and later became cult classics.
It was more on par with Men in Black: International since it didn’t give the fans what they wanted. And what they wanted was all of the elements of the previous Charlie’s Angels films. They didn’t even ask for this ensemble cast or soundtrack. For one, the movie didn’t have enough star power.
When the trailer first dropped, it featured Kristen Stewart, which intrigued some fans. But you can’t base a movie on social media reactions alone. Stewart has a dedicated fan base thanks to her Twilight days. While it’s likely that they turned out for Charlie’s Angels $8.6 million reported opening, it wasn’t enough to become a box office success, according to CinemaBlend.
The 2000 Charlie’s Angels was better since it had an ensemble cast that included Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, and Lucy Liu. Of course, there was Bill Murry and Tim Curry who provided comedic relief. The new Charlie’s Angels films had Dijmon Hounsou, Elizabeth Banks, and Patrick Stewart, but it failed to establish its new talent. These new actresses have to get their start somewhere, but it’s still risky for a movie that’s based on two successful films as well as the popular 1976 series.
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Nonetheless, director Elizabeth Banks is proud to have a flop movie on her resume. directed, produced, and starred in the latest Angels film, according to the Los Angeles Times. She took to Twitter on Monday, Nov. 18 to defend her latest project. Banks joked that “if you’re going to have a flop,” that you should “make sure your name is on it at least 4x.” Banks is proud of the film and glad that it’s been released to the world despite what the critics say.
What are your thoughts on Charlie’s Angels flopping at the box office? Why do you think it failed to captivate fans? Sound off below in the comments section.
HAVE TO HAVE WELL KNOWN ACTORS!!