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Studio:
20th Century Fox (1 hr. 44 min.) |
Plot:
A young woman in Paris is about to divorce her husband when she discovers...he's dead; and all of their money is gone. |
Cast:
Mark Wahlberg, Thandie Newton, Tim Robbins, Christine Boisson, Stephen Dillane |
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Heres the truth about "Charlie." The film is just a charade. No
make that, its not "Charade," the 1963 Cary Grant /Audrey Hepburn classic on which its based. "Charlie" lacks the style, flair and sweep of the original film that had its own problems trying to copy Hitchcocks stylish spy thriller, "North by Northwest." But thats another review.
Despite "Charlies" flaws, Thandie Newton is captivating as Regina, a wealthy Paris socialite who returns home from holiday and finds her apartment ransacked, husband murdered and an assortment of dangerous characters believing she knows where her husband hid their stolen money.
Mark Wahlberg (whos not Cary Grant or even as good as Hugh Grant) plays a mysterious man whos attracted to Regina, but is convinced shes hiding the money he says belongs to him. Although "Charlie" works hard to be memorable and has its moments capturing the audiences attention, in the final analysis, "The Truth About Charlie" never really jells and thus becomes just another forgettable remake of a classic film you can catch on cable or rent for under $2 at your local video store. Sorry, Charlie.
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