These 2 movies were "BASED" on the same story. Separated by 4 decades, they were never meant to be the same identical movies. Why would you even want 2 movies to be identical? We already have "Charade"...now we have "The Truth About Charlie". I'm sorry, I personally get annoyed when people expect one movie to be the same as another. I watch movies as an escape from reality and entertainment. If you're looking for reality, then watch the news or documentaries or reality shows.
This movie stands on its own. This is not an academy award winner, but then I'm sure it was not expected to be. There are some good action scenes, and I personally liked the way the characters fumbled with one another. They are from 2 different continents, cultures and backgrounds.
Remember, this is not "Charade" and it does not star Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn. If that's what you want to see, then by all means, watch "Charade", otherwise, quit expecting anything when you go watch a movie and just watch it for itself.
Just so you have all the facts, I tend to rate movies high (from 7 to 10). I gave this one a 7 only because of the somewhat disconnected way it arrived at the ending. Thanks.
MWR
This movie stands on its own. This is not an academy award winner, but then I'm sure it was not expected to be. There are some good action scenes, and I personally liked the way the characters fumbled with one another. They are from 2 different continents, cultures and backgrounds.
Remember, this is not "Charade" and it does not star Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn. If that's what you want to see, then by all means, watch "Charade", otherwise, quit expecting anything when you go watch a movie and just watch it for itself.
Just so you have all the facts, I tend to rate movies high (from 7 to 10). I gave this one a 7 only because of the somewhat disconnected way it arrived at the ending. Thanks.
MWR