Review of Charade (1963) by Arianeta L — 27 Mar 2011
Mystery films come and go; a precious few stand the test of time. "Charade", probably the greatest whodunit ever made, is a masterpiece of tone, miraculously blending the disparate elements of suspense, humor and romance is one of those precious. Enhanced by the dashing beauty of its two stars, the sophisticated wit of its clever script, the shimmering beauty of its on-location photography, and, of course, the classic Henry Mancini score, "Charade" is a movie that one can enjoy no matter how many times one has seen it. In my opinion this is one of the most underrated film of all time and should be in the top 20 or 30 films ever produced. Cary Grant, and Audrey Hepburn lead one of the most entertaining detective/romance/comedy/suspense stories I've ever seen... its witty, its clever, its fun, and it's interesting, from back to back. Charade would be a movie-lover's treasure for no other reason than it gave Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn their only on-screen pairing. Were there ever two film stars easier to look at than Grant and Hepburn, who epitomized elegance, glamour and sophistication over two generations? Despite their 25 year age difference, their on-screen chemistry is amazing ... at last Charade is.
A perfect piece of classy and classic entertainment.
This review of Charade (1963) was written by Arianeta L on 27 Mar 2011.
Charade has generally received very positive reviews.
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