Charade (1963) follows a woman who is pursued by several men who want a fortune her murdered husband had stolen. But whom can she trust? This film is so much fun, and keeps the mystery high. The actors all give phenomenal performances and it's easy to see why this movie is so highly regarded!
This feature is visually beautiful, and has some impressive cinematography. The movie is full of very alluring shots thanks to a good use of colour theory and some artistic framing. Additionally, the setting is gorgeous and really sets the story up well. The costume design is also brilliant.
The film doesn't do much in terms of sound design, but it's all mixed skilfully which is quite impressive for a 60s film! The score itself is very pretty and romantic, suiting the overall mood well.
The performances are all good, and the characters are well written and developed. Audrey Hepburn is as loveable as ever, and Cary Grant gives one of his strongest performances! Grant and Hepburn have a lot of on screen chemistry and I found their romance to be extremely believable. In addition to this, the dialogue is actually rather funny at times and the movie has perfect comedic timing.
Lastly, the film is well paced, making sure to keep the audience interested whilst also taking the time to develop the plot accordingly. The mystery is kept high at all times making for a complex yet engaging watch that's gripping from beginning until end. The final act is played out so well, and is exceptionally intense!
This feature is visually beautiful, and has some impressive cinematography. The movie is full of very alluring shots thanks to a good use of colour theory and some artistic framing. Additionally, the setting is gorgeous and really sets the story up well. The costume design is also brilliant.
The film doesn't do much in terms of sound design, but it's all mixed skilfully which is quite impressive for a 60s film! The score itself is very pretty and romantic, suiting the overall mood well.
The performances are all good, and the characters are well written and developed. Audrey Hepburn is as loveable as ever, and Cary Grant gives one of his strongest performances! Grant and Hepburn have a lot of on screen chemistry and I found their romance to be extremely believable. In addition to this, the dialogue is actually rather funny at times and the movie has perfect comedic timing.
Lastly, the film is well paced, making sure to keep the audience interested whilst also taking the time to develop the plot accordingly. The mystery is kept high at all times making for a complex yet engaging watch that's gripping from beginning until end. The final act is played out so well, and is exceptionally intense!