PARK CITY, Utah – Actress Kristen Stewart, known for her role in the “Twilight” saga, recently expressed her dislike for the 2019 action-comedy film “Charlie’s Angels” during a video interview with Variety. Despite mixed reviews, Stewart’s performance as the rebellious character Sabina received widespread acclaim. Stewart revealed that she found the dialogue in the opening scene of the film to be challenging and admitted that she did not enjoy making the movie. She went on to praise the original “Charlie’s Angels” from 2000, starring Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, and Lucy Liu, while acknowledging the commercial failure of the 2019 reboot.
Director Elizabeth Banks, who helmed the 2019 film, reflected on the movie’s marketing strategy and expressed her disappointment with how it was perceived as a “feminist manifesto.” Banks emphasized that the gendered agenda overshadowed the actual work and pigeonholed both herself and the movie’s audience. She also revealed her struggle in promoting the film to a wider audience, requesting advertisements during the baseball playoffs to target male viewers. Banks’s remarks shed light on the challenges faced by women in the industry and the media’s tendency to focus on their gender rather than their achievements.
For Stewart, “Charlie’s Angels” marked a return to mainstream Hollywood films after her success in the “Twilight” series. However, the movie failed to resonate with audiences and garnered only $73 million at the worldwide box office, compared to the original films’ earnings of over $250 million each. Despite the underwhelming reception, Stewart’s career continues to thrive in the indie film scene. At the upcoming Sundance Film Festival, she will be featured in two world premieres: the lesbian crime thriller “Love Lies Bleeding” and the post-apocalyptic romance “Love Me,” alongside actor Steven Yeun.
In conclusion, Kristen Stewart candidly expressed her dislike for the 2019 film “Charlie’s Angels,” while director Elizabeth Banks reflected on the challenges faced during the marketing and promotion of the movie. Despite the disappointment of the reboot’s performance, Stewart remains a sought-after actress in the indie film industry.