Private's Favorite Movies
The Gauntlet
R
The one liners are pretty special, though the plotting is terrible, suspense cannot be disbelieved in such shoestring circumstances. No, no, do not call it an action movie. I look at it as a sly failure in the midst of "Dirty Harry" style (and no substance) actioners. "His Girl Friday" also had a screwball plot and a tennis match of a couple's debate, this film lives up to those ideals. The battle of words between Clint and his ex-wife is witty and cathartic, and the desert chase and armor plated trailways bus are the stage upon which "The Taming of the Shrew" gets its guns on.
Charade
G
Contest of wills, overplotting, dialogue. Audrey has a special way of making Givenchy and $4000 purses bearable to a non consumerist, she's more than the clothes. Cary feels uncomfortable throughout the whole picture, which brought out the best in him. Paris atmosphere is a stereotypical plot gag, but alright because I admit I'm watching it for the travel brochure. A lot familiar faces plot and quarrel through this picture, not the least of which is the latin can-can of Henry Mancini. Solidly, capably made.
