I have a difficult time summing up or describing my favorite films (mostly I just want to say ridiculous quotes from them that make no sense out of context). So let me just say: Charade is witty, funny, suspenseful, and features Audrey Hepburn in an enviable wardrobe (she even has Louis Vuitton luggage). Cary Grant is at his most charming and mysterious; is he a "truthful white-foot?" The suspenseful quality of this film is so superb that it is often mistaken as a Hitchcock, although it is actually directed by Stanley Donen. It's a wonderful ride from beginning to end with many entertaining twists and turns.
"I already know an awful lot of people and until one of them dies I can't possibly meet anyone else."
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ReplyDeleteI watched this again and it is much better when you pay full attention.
i envy Audrey Hepburn's wardrobe in most of her films. Amazing!
My favorite use of Luis Vuitton luggage in a film is the collaboration with Marc Jacobs and Eric Anderson in The Darjeeling Limited. And they just leave it all there in the end!
I love Charade! But I love any movie that Audrey is in.
ReplyDeleteOh I love this film! The costumes and the intrigue, not to mention the humor and chemistry between Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant! I really like the quotes too!
ReplyDeleteGrant: You should see your face!
Hepburn: What's wrong with it?
Grant: It's lovely.
This is probably my favorite Audrey Hepburn film!
i love this movie....and how can you not love Audrey
ReplyDeleteI love this movie! :-)
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Fantastic! xx
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love with all my heart!! Audrey is amazing
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This is one of my favourites hepburn movies.
ReplyDeleteyou're right, totally enviable wardrobe.
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This movie definitely had flair to it. And I distinctly remember Regina's amazing LV luggage set.
ReplyDeleteI love that movie!.. and Audrey!
ReplyDeleteThe best Hitchcock movie that Hitchcock never made.
ReplyDeleteDid you know that many of the lines were reversed between Hepburn and Grant? I read that Cary Grant felt very uncomfortable with all the flirting that his character did towards Audrey's character since Audrey was young enough to be his daughter. So the writers gave her all the flirtatious lines instead.
oooh I love this film so much!!!!! I think it's fairly underrated, but in a way, it's such a classic cary grant movie, marrying his charm and comical side perfectly. and audrey hepburn is a sweetie as always. up til a few months ago I thought it WAS a hitchcock, was so surprised to find out it wasn't. xxxx
ReplyDeleteoh i just adore this film. audrey just seems to have all these subtle facets, and this one kind of allowed me to realize that.
ReplyDeletegreat thanks for the reco! I'm always looking for old movies to see
ReplyDeleteAww, I love Charade. It's one of my favorites, too :)
ReplyDeleteAudrey is indeed fantastic and one of my style icons. I have yet to watch this one, but will have to add it to my list!
ReplyDeleteAudrey!So feminine,sweet and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteM y all encompassing love for Audrey Hepburn will never wane. I lose count how many times I have seen this film – good choice!
ReplyDeleteGood choice, Rebecca!
ReplyDeleteAnother one of my favorites is 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes' with Marylin Monroe; I recently watched it on a plane journey and realised how good it was again!
I think old movies just get better with time, don't they? You've made me want to watch 'Charade' again (maybe I was fourteen the last time I watched it?) and I'll bet it will be even better this time around!
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love this film! one of the funnier Audrey movies. and she has such amazingly colored coats
ReplyDeletei will be watching this movie because of the quote you posted. of course, any movie staring Audrey Hepburn is on my to-watch list.
ReplyDeleteAh, Charade! A total classic. Love this film - I watch it every single time it comes on Turner Classic Movies.
ReplyDeleteSuper cool film... classic!
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Love the quote you ended this post with!! :)
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perfect!
ReplyDeleteI love love love Audrey Hepburn, her movies are so comforting. My favourites are Roman Holiday and Funny Face.
ReplyDeleteLOVE this film!
ReplyDeletei LOVE this movie! i went on an Audrey binge recently, and this was in the top pick! wonderful screenshots too :)
ReplyDeleteI was just telling my mom today that she should give this one a try! It's coming next on my netflix queue. Charade and How to Steal a Million are my favorites for wardrobe admiring.
ReplyDeleteI have to say that I really did not like Charade - but I love Audrey! 'How to Steal a Million' & 'Roman Holiday' are the best! I won't start on my dislike for Cary, though.... -__-
ReplyDeletep.s. I always want to quote movies, too, but none of the quotes make sense out of context. Except for John Hughes movies, I don't know why....
i just watched this for the first time two nights ago, and cary grant is so understatedly hilarious. well, he always is. i love it.
ReplyDeletedude, charade is totally one of my favorites. such a fun movie!
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ReplyDeleteLove the quote you ended with!
ReplyDeleteI love anything Audrey Hepburn. She's wonderful. I still haven't seen this film yet, but it looks amazing. The last Audrey Hepburn film I saw was Paris-When it sizzles.
ReplyDeletelove this movie, too!
ReplyDeleteOh my just watched this on Netflix!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE. Great post!
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never seen it, but i love audrey hepburn! guess its time to up my netflix que.
ReplyDeletedat closing quote is a keeper! I gotta watch dis!
ReplyDeleteHow have i not seen this yet? Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant are the best.
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ooh, thanks for the recommendation! I definitely want to check it out now.
ReplyDeletegreat post,i love this movie.I really love audrey
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Very clever moie, and of course Audrey is adorable and Grant is charming!
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Oh how I love this movie!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my god, the 2 puppets on the 3rd photo, it's Guignol from Lyon my home town in France! Did you find them randomly?
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i love audrey and i love CHarade, it's full of suspense and her wardrobe is fantastic!!
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ReplyDeletethis is my favorite movie probably ever. I even have the sound track on vinyl. I've talked about it a bit on my blog but have yet to give it's own post! so this post has my stamp of approval! ;)
PS: I often use that "until one of them dies I can't possibly meet anyone else." quote. It's classic.
My favorite Audrey movie! :) Cary Grant has a little something to do with that.....
ReplyDeleteAny Audrey movie is a favorite of mine, but I love this one especially. Oh, Cary. :)
ReplyDeleteCharade is a such a fabulous film. I'm glad that you highlighted it!
ReplyDeleteI'm a Audrey fan, but have yet to watch Charade. Gasp! Must rent it ASAP. :P
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my favorite movies. When I wear short-sleeved coats with long gloves, I think of this movie. Seems a weird thing, as this style wasn't so exclusive to this particular film, but it just turned out that way. :P
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