“Charlie’s Angels” (** out of four) was a half-hearted reboot of the 2000 original/1970’s television phenomenon about the three female warriors (Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, Ella Basinkska) who are called back into action by Bosley (Patrick Stewart) when a young smuggler (Chris Pang) turns out to be in possession of dangerous technology that could lead to worldwide destruction. Soulless mix of action, visual effects, and great stunt work; proof that an action film has to be more than just action and must have some story and characters. This team just doesn’t have the magic of the original series or Cameron, Drew, and Lucy and rings up empty, despite a few good action scenes.

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