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Charade (1963)
Can't improve on an original!
Checked this out of video store after watching the 2002 movie "The Truth about Charlie" which purports to be a remake of "Charade". What a difference - it's a travesty to think that "The Truth about Charlie" would be even mentioned in the same breath as "Charade." It only goes to prove you can seldom beat an original! "Charade" is a movie well worth watching and can be enjoyed even 40 years after it debuted. It has it all - mystery, suspense, comedy, etc. A delightful film. Even though we don't have Cary Grant & Audrey Hepburn today, thankfully we can still enjoy them in as their films survive.
La veuve de Saint-Pierre (2000)
An outstanding movie!
French Canadian film based on a true story of a senseless killing by two drunken fisherman in the middle of the 19th Century. Setting is the French island of Saint Pierre off the coast of Newfoundland. Juliette Binoche is superb as "Madame La Capitaine" portraying the compassionate wife of the military commander (Daniel Auteuil) on the island. He is also in charge of the prison where the convicted killer, played by Emir Kusturica, awaits his death sentence. He must wait because the town has no guillotine and must get one from Martinque. Here's where Binoche carries the show and demonstrates her significant capability. An excellent story with superior performances that keep viewer's interest to the very end. It was very well worth watching even if I couldn't speak French.
Le hussard sur le toit (1995)
A film worth watching!
Another excellent job by Juliette Binoche. Set in early 19th century France. An Italian patriot, Olivier Martinez, fled into Aix-en-Provence, France. He is befriended by the Marquess De Theus (Binoche) while trying to get back to Italy during cholera epidemic. Together they make their way across southern France. Excellent story supported by magnificent scenery and superb acting.