Finally a film by Stanley Donen I really enjoyed. It is a very complete movie, while watching I was worried, I laughed and I didn't really knew what to expect. It's really entertaining, the main characters (and of course the acting) were great.
It's an odd blend of comedy/spy thriller with a few notes of Noir thrown in. It's enjoyable, and the Hepburn/Grant romance works mostly because of the chemistry and script work.
1963's Charade is a lovely vehicle for Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant, full of the wit and sophistication many of their films are known for. The dialog crackles. Not to say there's no thriller element, as the violence, while always brief, is surprisingly gruesome, and people lie so much, the paranoia level is actually pretty high for a comedy. As usual, Hepburn can do no wrong, and she even had me buying her sudden May-December romance with Grant on the basis of her flighty, almost Wildean character, the widow of a dead secret agent whose sins are catching up with her, oblivious though she is. I think Wilde is actually a good comparison. We have characters with mutable identities, spouting quotable lines and deeply unaffected by their own tragedies, except in the comic sense. Throw in big names like Matthau, Coburn and Mancini, and George Kennedy as a Bond-worthy Henchman, and real Paris locations, and you've got a delightful entertainment on your hands.
The most Hitchcocky film that I have seen that is not directed by Hitchcock. If this was indeed a Hitchcock film, it would be on at least 10 lists and way more recognized - which it deserves. I liked it a lot. Audrey Hepburn is, as usual, stunning and the chemistry between her and the ever handsome Cary Grant was electrifying.
I wouldn't say this is Audrey's best film, but it was entertaining. and it has those four actors amongst my favourite in Walter Matthau, Cary Grant, Audrey Hepburn & James Coburn :)
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Finally a film by Stanley Donen I really enjoyed. It is a very complete movie, while watching I was worried, I laughed and I didn't really knew what to expect. It's really entertaining, the main characters (and of course the acting) were great.DisneyStitch
It's an odd blend of comedy/spy thriller with a few notes of Noir thrown in. It's enjoyable, and the Hepburn/Grant romance works mostly because of the chemistry and script work.Siskoid
1963's Charade is a lovely vehicle for Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant, full of the wit and sophistication many of their films are known for. The dialog crackles. Not to say there's no thriller element, as the violence, while always brief, is surprisingly gruesome, and people lie so much, the paranoia level is actually pretty high for a comedy. As usual, Hepburn can do no wrong, and she even had me buying her sudden May-December romance with Grant on the basis of her flighty, almost Wildean character, the widow of a dead secret agent whose sins are catching up with her, oblivious though she is. I think Wilde is actually a good comparison. We have characters with mutable identities, spouting quotable lines and deeply unaffected by their own tragedies, except in the comic sense. Throw in big names like Matthau, Coburn and Mancini, and George Kennedy as a Bond-worthy Henchman, and real Paris locations, and you've got a delightful entertainment on your hands.ohellofriend
Oh for Pete's sake... THIS IS NOT A HITCHCOCK!! It's Donen!Robbimich
The most Hitchcocky film that I have seen that is not directed by Hitchcock. If this was indeed a Hitchcock film, it would be on at least 10 lists and way more recognized - which it deserves. I liked it a lot. Audrey Hepburn is, as usual, stunning and the chemistry between her and the ever handsome Cary Grant was electrifying.dyin2live
She is a very trusting person.fetzu
This felt like a poor man's Hitchcock.. but I mean that in a good way!Skyscore
http://www.afisha.ru/movie/166136/review/144671/george4mon
lots of twists and turns good film!bartleby187
I wouldn't say this is Audrey's best film, but it was entertaining. and it has those four actors amongst my favourite in Walter Matthau, Cary Grant, Audrey Hepburn & James Coburn :)Dieguito
Personally I didn't like this movie, despite it's a good movie.. This kind of movie mixing love and crime was very famous in the 40's and 50's but at the time Charade was made, much better and different movies were already been done. This is a cliché, a Hollywood romantic comedy blockbuster!stefenemie
gulliver is clearly watching a different film than the rest of us.daisyaday
http://www.imdb.com/video/hulu/vi3156083225/gulliver
Chicflick "charading" as thriller... No chemestry between the two leads!i watch movies
One of the best films of all time. Grant is hands down my favorite actor.Showing items 1 – 15 of 22