Charade

A sophisticated descendant of Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 classic The 39 Steps, Charade follows the time-tested formula in which an elegant couple must rely on their casual charm to overcome a group of stylish bad guys. This is the sort of film that glides by on the effortless charm of its two stars, Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn, and the tightly plotted script capitalizes on their audience-pleasing screen personas. Still, Charade has an ample amount of suspense. Director Stanley Donen adds just the right touch of urbane wit to the film's first-rate production values, storytelling, and star power. The Henry Mancini/Johnny Mercer music is an additional treat. ~ Richard Gilliam, All Movie Guide