Review of Charade

1963 · Directed by Stanley Donen
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A 4.5/5 means: Good. Left a unique impression on me. Excellent directing, cinematography, and/or writing.

This is a phenomenal movie, full of first-rate intrigue, false identities and double-crossing. Cary Grant gives a excellent performance; we are never sure until the very end where his loyalties lie, or even who his character really is. An Audrey Hepburn gives a perfect portrayal of an uncertain yet brave woman who is not just a 21st-century "strong female character."