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This film is not so much a sequel as it is a remake. And even worse, it seems to be taking itself way too seriously. The original Wild Things worked because it was tongue-in-cheek - Bill Murray's performance alone should certify that.

So, why on earth would they make a sequel? Well, okay, there are probably some horny teenage boys out there waiting to see what benefits the sequel holds considering the first part contained a three-way and hot lesbian action. Well, boys you're not going to be disappointed because, the film contains plenty of T'n'A. Too much in fact, as it seems to think that this will excuse its plot. Or lack of.

I was surprised to see Susan Ward in this considering she had already played the same type of character in The In Crowd (which, is a lot better than this in terms of being a trashy, guilty pleasure), Isaiah Washington (what's he doing in this??) and a newcomer Leila Arceri who seems to try too hard.

Anyway, don't waste your time on this. You might as well rent out Wild Things. And for those Susan Ward fans why not try The In Crowd?

Brittany Murphy has always been a firm favourite of mine since she acted Alicia Silverstone off the screen in Clueless so, I was looking forward to seeing Uptown Girls even though it had received less-than-stellar reviews.

Murphy delivers the goods; showing that she has great comic timing and paired with the (surprisingly) brilliant Dakota Fanning, the 'reluctant buddy' chemistry is apparent. Throw in the sweet (yet underrated) Marley Shelton, Donald Faison (Murphy's old Clueless buddy) and a blink and you'll miss it appearance from Heather Locklear and you have a talented and promising cast (with the exception of Jesse Spencer, who just plain sucks. In fact, the pig had more depth than he did).

However, the film's weakest link is the script, it simply isn't enough to hold your attention all the way through and descends into cliche-ridden moments which do nothing to emphasise the talents of the two leads.

Aside from a few bright moments - disappointing.

4/10

No Angels is a refreshingly honest and darkly humorous take on the whole 'doctors and nurses' concept. Therefore, anyone expecting to see 'Florence Nightingales' roaming the wards best be warned. These naughty nurses work hard and play even harder.

Revolving around four central characters as they juggle work and play - sometimes combining both - No Angels is well written and highly acted. Comparisons to Sex and The City are likely but are easily dismissed. Although sexy, these girls lead anything but glamorous lifestyles.

Overall, the series makes no attempts to apologise for the antics of all involved but instead offers a realistic insight into the work of the unsung heroines of Britain's National Health Service. As the title states, these nurses may not be angels but they are certainly indispensable.