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Charlie’s Angels actor Kristen Stewart recently admitted that she doesn’t have fond memories of the action film.
Article Summary
- Kristen Stewart expressed dislike for her role in the latest Charlie’s Angels film.
- Stewart praises the early 2000s Charlie’s Angels, highlighting the original cast.
- Elizabeth Banks discusses the unexpected feminist narrative tied to the movie.
- No indication of a sequel to the Banks-directed Charlie’s Angels is suggested.
It’s been a few years since Charlie’s Angels received its fourth incarnation, and it’s no secret that the film didn’t resonate with audiences. While the reasons can vary depending on who you’re talking to, the one common critique appeared to be that overall chemistry (which made the franchise popular to begin with) was lacking. Now, one of the actors in a key role admits that she didn’t enjoy the experience either.
Charlie’s Angels Star Prefers the Early ’00s Film
During an interview with Variety, Twilight star Kristen Stewart discussed a chunk of dialogue from the film Charlie’s Angels, telling the site, “This was a mouthful at the time. I remember saying that. That was from a little film called Charlie’s Angels. We wanted a strong opener, you know? We wanted to really like broadcast what the movie was about. It was a good idea at the time. I hated making that movie. I don’t know what else to say to you.” Stewart later shared her love for the cinematic trio associated with the McG films, starring Cameron Diaz, Lucy Liu, and Drew Barrymore. Stewart admitted, “Honestly, the three…you can’t touch [that]. Cameron, Lucy, and Drew…I love that movie. I love that movie! If that says anything.”
Not long ago, the film’s director, Elizabeth Banks, talked about the backlash she received for the film, sharing, “For me, regardless of what the actual product was, so much of the story that the media wanted to tell about Charlie’s Angels was that it was some feminist manifesto. People kept saying, ‘You’re the first female director of Charlie’s Angels!’ And I was like, ‘They’ve only done a TV show and McG’s movies… what are you talking about? There’s not this long legacy.’ I just loved the franchise.” Later, adding, “There was not this gendered agenda from me. That was very much laid on top of the work, and it was a little bit of a bummer. It felt like it pigeonholed me and the audience for the movie. To lose control of the narrative like that was a real bummer.”
Hate is a strong word, so we can probably assume there won’t be a niche Charlie’s Angels sequel to the Banks-helmed interpretation of the film. Not that it was looking possible to begin with…
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