Death on the Nile DVD [2022]

A good adaptation of a classic Agatha Christie novel.Good cast and acting throughout.Worth watching.

The media could not be loaded. [SPOILER-FREE REVIEW]I have bought this Blu-Ray due to an upcoming release of the Haunting in Venice, which I'm quite excited about. I had watched the first part (Murder on the Orient Express) and now have given a try to this adaptation of another Agatha Christie's classic. However, I must initially state that the story in the movie is not an exact copy of Christie's plot. There are some changes in comparison to the book so be aware of that.The movie is absolutely stunning, as very picturesque, CGI-enhanced panoramas are shown quite often again, just like in the Murder on The Orient Express. Similarly to the previous movie, this one involves many talented actors & actresses, the cast is definitely the strongest part of the film. While I enjoyed the movie quite a bit, I must say that the previous part felt more interesting, the murder happened quicker in the Murder on the Orient Express (therefore it was more tense) and more importantly it's way easier to guess who the murderer is in Death on the Nile is, after you see the clues shown (I have correctly predicted who the killer is around 30 minutes before end of the movie, in previous part it wasn't obvious at all).

Kenneth Branagh directs and stars as 'Hercule Poirot' in a new film version of Agatha Christies 'Death on the Nile', following his previous outing as Poirot in 2017's 'Murder on the Orient Express'.The dvd presents a star studded movie featuring Annette Bening, Gal Gadot ('Wonder woman'), Dawn French ('Vicar of Dibley', 'French & Saunders'), Jennifer Saunders ('French and Saunders', 'Ab Fab'), Russell Brand ('Forgetting Sarah Marshall'), Armie Hamer ('The Social network'), Rose Leslie ('Game of Thrones'), Emma Mackey ('Sex Education'), Sophie Okonedo ('Hotel Rwanda').Death on the Nile follows the story of a murder of a woman on her honeymoon and the assembled suspects all of who have a reason to want her dead. The plot is one of Christies finest and this movie is the latest in a long line of adaptations.The direction and cinematography are both excellent and the performances are good, but overall the movie falls short of the 1978 film version. It is still however a good film that's well worth watching just not a great one. If you haven't seen the 1978 version watch this first not after.A third Branagh Agatha Christie movie is coming soon "A Haunting in Venice' based on the book 'The Halloween party'.

Good story, arrived in good time

better tE DAVID SUCHET

This version of this classic loses nothing in this remake edition

I bought this Value for money double bill out of pure curiosity. What would KB do with 2 very well known and previously succesfully filmed Christie tales? Why did you do it? The money spent!!! DEATH ON THE NILE was done perfectly with Ustinov. Here it is a bit of a struggle. The over familiar plot (to many), the poor casting/acting (why Saunders and French? Utterly wasted). The poor CGI (very little genuine location work, at least that how it seemed to me.). KB performence seems subdued and the whole feel of the film was not quite right. Strange to say that I preferred "MURDER..... " The casting was better (and more expensive I imagine!). So many good actors, and most of them didn't have a chace to register (Jacobi/Dench/Colman/). For me Pffeifer steals the show, and KB's Poirot is much better (he is a very unlikely action hero, indulging in fierce fisticuffs on 2 occasions. The sets and settings (still a lot of CGI) worked better, and even though the plot is so well known, he stuck to it (mostly). A gallant effort, but again I ask...why? Well worth a punt even out of pure curiosity. Both films are excellent quality (no need to upgrade to BLURAY) good sound, colour and subtitles. You must know what to expect by now...So???

David Suchet's version is perfect so this adapration is lacking. However, I love Agatha Christie so any adaptation is worth watching.