Review of Charade (1963) by Zachary R — 06 Feb 2013
Starring the romantic pair of Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn, with Walter Matthau, James Coburn, and George Kennedy, this film is considered the best "Hitchcock film" which the director did not make.
While on vacation, Grant and Hepburn first meet briefly and then she returns to her home Paris. Hepburn goes there only to find out her husband, who she wanted to divorce, has been murdered. When meeting with a CIA man (Matthau), she learns that her husband and three buddies stole some money during a war but the three chums never got their shares.
Upon meeting Grant again, he agrees to help Regina (Hepburn) and also says he is looking for the money. Through a series of events the three other men are all killed and everything seems to point to Grant.
Hepburn runs for her life with Grant close behind and winds up meeting the CIA man. However everything is not as it seems and after a shoot out Hepburn finally realizes the truth. Along with the thrills this movie has a nice score and a touch of comedy (including Grant's many aliases).
This review of Charade (1963) was written by Zachary R on 06 Feb 2013.
Charade has generally received very positive reviews.
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