A whimsical, brisk-paced Greek island mystery unfolds with witty banter and satirical jabs at the ultra-rich.
Pulpy, with dry wit. A date-night pick at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Netflix.
Some innuendo or implied sex and some strong language, about what a PG-13 should carry.
Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.
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World-famous detective Benoit Blanc heads to Greece to peel back the layers of a mystery surrounding a tech billionaire and his eclectic crew of friends.
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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Charade (1963)Dry wit · whimsical · date night · briskA charming stranger helps a woman evade dangerous criminals while witty banter and romance blossom in Paris.
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