The Truth About Charlie. Stupidity? Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. Robin's Review: B. Based on the book by Toni Morrison, in which a slave is visited by the spirit of a mysterious young woman. A musician who gave up everything for her dream of rock-and-roll stardom returns home, looking to make things right with her family. Near the end of The Truth About Charlie, two characters dash madly after the film's McGuffin, first via subway, then on foot. View production, box office, & company info. He helps her piece together the truth about the deceased Charlie and deal with three menacing people who are now following her. The website's consensus reads, "Newton has star quality, but this exercise in style can't hold a candle to the original. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? The film was produced, directed and co-written by Jonathan Demme, and stars Mark Wahlberg and Thandiwe Newton in the roles played by Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn in Charade. Charlie Carver is an American actor who rose to fame for his role in the ABC series Desperate Housewives. Ms. Portman's music even had to use the Mancini theme to compensate for her lack of originality. It is a remake of Charade (1963) and an homage to François Truffaut's Shoot the Piano Player (1960) complete with the French film star Charles Aznavour, making two appearances singing his song "Quand tu m'aimes" (first in French, later in English). The film holds a 33% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 135 reviews. There is NO word for it! OK, so I didn't waste eight bucks at the box office, nor did I spend four bucks at Blockbuster; luckily, I had credit at Netflix.com so I didn't spend a dime to see this latest of Hollywood remakes. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. A woman finds romance when she takes a job at an aircraft plant to help make ends meet after her husband goes off to war. Seeing the extras on the DVD, Mr. Demme proclaimed he was looking for the right vehicle for Ms. Newton's talent (or did he have more prurient interests in her off camera?). The Truth About Charlie By EW Staff Updated March 17, 2020 at 03:07 AM EDT For film students in search of paper topics, Jonathan Demme's remake of the Audrey Hepburn/Cary Grant caper picture CHARADE (1963) is a godsend. She meets a mysterious man, who tells her that the money was really his, and he wants it back, seemingly convinced that she's hiding the cash. She has about as much cinematic charisma as a pile of sawdust. Wahlberg has top billing but that must be a contractual thing; she is the center of the picture, and the news is, she is a star. The Truth About Charlie is a 2002 mystery film. The Truth About Charlie A woman returns from holiday to find her husband has been murdered, and several groups of people are pressuring her to unravel the mystery of his true identity and activities during his final days. I can't blame Mark Wahlberg, he chomped at the bit to play a romantic lead. She meets a mysterious man, who tells her that the money was really his, and he wants it back, seemingly convinced that she's hiding the cash. I've read all the reviews posted here at IMDB, and for the life of me I cannot see the rants and raves for Thandie Newton. THE TRUTH ABOUT CHARLIE stars Thandie Newton as Regina Lampert, a British woman living in Paris. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Early in the movie when she's standing between the French Commandant and the Lieutenant, Ms. Newton completely disappears. It's not an homage to French New Wave, it is French New Wave. Romance and suspense ignite a modern Paris backdrop. Audacity? The final performance of Justin Timberlake and the Tennessee Kids' 20/20 Experience World Tour, filmed in 2015 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Add the first question. It is a remake of Charade (1963) and an homage to François Truffaut's Shoot the Piano Player (1960) complete with the French film star Charles Aznavour, making two appearances singing his song "Quand tu m'aimes" (first in French, later in English). The film was produced, directed and co-written by Jonathan Demme, and stars Mark Wahlberg and Thandiwe Newton in the roles played by Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn in Charade. Romance and suspense ignite a modern Paris backdrop. From Wings to Parasite, here's a look back at all of the Best Picture Oscar winners in the history of the ceremony. The truth about Charlie Carver’s sexuality. The Truth About Charlie (2002) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. A true feel of Pairs, right down to hit music & classic dance. There's no reason to continue tearing this piece of schlock frame by frame, but the closing credits??? As Charlie and the Chocolate Factory's crazed confectioner, Willy Wonka, Depp is bushwhacking his way through the far‑off jungle home of the Oompa‑Loompas (or, in this case, an enormous soundstage at England' Pinewood Studios) in search of exotic new flavors for his sweets. The Truth About Charlie A woman returns from holiday to find her husband has been murdered, and several groups of people are pressuring her … Actress/Chanteuse Anna Karina sings a Serge Gainsbourg song in one scene. Written by Directed by Jonathan Demme. The Truth About Charlie. Produced by … Charlie then decides to Robattle Ikki and Metabee with his real Medabot, King Tank. 30 of 46 people found this review helpful. Mediastream Zweite Film GmbH & Co. Productions KG. Conveying his ability to do his job, remain loyal to his comrades and awkwardness of trying to romance a woman of his dreams. 2002 | T | 1h 43m | Crime Thrillers. Paul LeMat is the local CB coordinator who has time for little else... See full summary ». by Chege Karomo – on Oct 07, 2020; in The Dirt; JC Olivera/WireImage. From the Academy Award-winning director Jonathan Demme (The Silence of the Lambs), and starring Mark Wahlberg (Planet of the Apes), Thandie Newton (Mission: Impossible II) and Tim Robbins (The Shawshank Redemption), The Truth About Charlie is an explosive re-make of … The Truth About Charlie is not going to be an exception, especially because its forerunner starred two of America’s all-time favorite actors. "[1], https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Truth_About_Charlie&oldid=1016589493, Articles needing additional references from February 2021, All articles needing additional references, Wikipedia articles with plot summary needing attention from November 2015, All Wikipedia articles with plot summary needing attention, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 8 April 2021, at 00:10. What a mess!!! Stone disliked the remake and refused to be credited under his real name. British newlywed Regina Lambert lives in Paris with her husband Charlie. THE TRUTH ABOUT CHARLIE is shot in a mystifying, overly complicated, tiring manner.