This movie has it all. Action and hookers, gunfights, cursing, sex, murder, and did I mention hookers? Just what the b-movie doctor ordered on a late Saturday Night. You'll want to fog up the windows, feeling as if you're at a drive-in watching this (or not!). The story is simple. Plain girl at school by day; hot hooker chick at night. All taking place on Hollywood Boulevard. The actress who plays Angel looks like a young Sally Field... sort of. She can act better than most b-movie vixens; and a heck of a lot better than the two other actresses who carried on the "Angel legend" in two other lamer sequels. This movie is bad, but good. A good bad movie. Anyone who loves the genre knows what I mean. The cast is great actually. As in, all formerly great actors. Rory Calhoun stands out as a cowboy who claims he's Kit Carson; he's nutty but ya gotta love him; he's Angel's number one protector on the streets. Then there's Susan Tyrell, who overacts like birds fly, playing a tough lady who paints bad pictures and owns the cheap hotel where Angel lives with a supposed invalid mother. Cliff Gorman, who looks like a handsome version of Nick Tortelli from 'Cheers', plays Angel's father figure and mentor; a cop who wants to save her from the streets. And Dick Shawn plays a cross-dresser with a heart of gold. Oh, and John Diel as the bad guy; that's Cruiser from 'Stripes' if you really need to know. And so, I quite recommend this movie. As I said, it will entertain. And best of all, it's not boring. Suited perfect for a long weekend night!
Review of Angel
