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Summary: EVIL UNDER THE SUN is another Suchet classic!!!
Review: After collapsing while eating at a posh restuarant, famed detective Hercule Poirot (David Suchet) is sent by his doctor to an island resort, where he is subjected to a painful program of diet and exercise. However, it will be his "little grey cells" that get the exercising when a beautiful actress is found strangled on the beach. EVIL UNDER THE SUN is another film from the top-notch POIROT series from A&E, with David Suchet once again bringing his definitive portrayal of the Belgian sleuth to life. Hugh Fraser provides solid back-up as the rather dense Capt. Hastings, while Philip Jackson is his droll self as Inspector Japp. As is usual with this series, the locations are wonderful and the 30's atmosphere is wonderfully invoked. This version is not to be confused with the somewhat campy film starring Peter Ustinov. While that one is fun in its own way, it pales in comparison to the Suchet version. As always, this flick is another delightful treat for fans of Agatha Christie's classic detective and one I highly recommend.
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Summary: VERY ENJOYABLE
Review: Honestly I haven't found a Poirot movie with David Suchet in it that I don't just love. This is one of the longer movies and I very much enjoyed it.
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Summary: Yes, this is really boring
Review: I agree with rigg_vienna. This film is one of the worst of all Agatha Christie movies. The version of 1981 with Sir Peter Ustinov is MUCH better, and not to forget such great actors like Dame Diana Rigg, Dame Maggie Smith or James Mason. If you want "Evil under the sun", forget the new one and buy the classic one from 1981.
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Summary: Evil Under the Sun
Review: I have been waiting in eager anticipation to receive "Evil Under the Sun" and I have to say that I was not disappointed. This is the best Poirot in a long time. I am glad that the series is getting back on track after "Murder in Mesopotamia" which was a simply not up to the high standards of this wonderful series. The plot has been outlined in a previous review so I won't go into details. I will add though that I thought the scenery was beautiful, the characters very enteresting (especially the vicar), and the humour extremely cute.
I would definitely recommend the movie to any fans of the series, or indeed, to anyone who likes mysteries.
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Summary: Excellent!
Review: I have just watched this new DVD (don't ask me how I got it before the release date, because I'm not sure), and am thrilled to report that it lives up to the name of Poirot.If you are familiar with the series, you will find similarities between this plot and that of "Triangle at Rhodes," but with more players and a different outcome. Perhaps the best feature of this movie is that all four of the major characters take part - which is unusual for the movie-length episodes. When Poirot and Hastings retire to an island resort for some rest and relaxation (not to mention diet and exercise), imagine our surprise when a guest turns up murdered on the beach. As usual, every person has a motive and every person looks guilty, and although the one major red herring is fairly easy to figure out (or maybe I've just watched too many of these), the plot and the outcome are both confounding and satisfying. There is wonderful subtle humor, a beautiful setting, and excellent acting across the board - all as we've come to expect from this fine series. I hope this is not the last.
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Summary: Dreadful
Review: I have to say that I have never found David Suchet's prissy Poirot (that voice! Ye Gods!) to my extreme liking. I have also not liked how most of the stories seem to all take place in 1935 or 1936. Nevertheless I have found the series enjoyable despite its continuity flaws. However... These latest films (Roger Ackroyd, Lord Edgware and Mesopotamia) have been seriously bad. The acting is often very stiff and the direction very poor. The actors mostly have no charisma at all and walk through their roles without any commitment to them. The actress playing Arlene in this obviously did little if any reading of the book. The same is true of the leading lady in Murder in Mesopotamia. I doubt the producers even care if the actors in these adaptations suit the roles. This adaptation is SO very far removed in too many bad ways from the book (Poirot at a HEALTH CLINIC???). Stick to the Ustinov film. It too veers from the novel, but in a most pleasant manner - AND the acting is flawless. Despite what fans say, Albert Finney caught Poirot far better than any other actor thus far. Let's hope Suchet retires from this role and someone else redoes the ENTIRE Poirot canon with due respect to the novels.
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Summary: Bored under the sun
Review: There is just one word to say about this film: BORING!!!!!!!
Forget it and watch the old version from 1981 with Peter Ustinov, Diana Rigg, Maggie Smith and James Mason - the best Agatha Christie-film-adaption!
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Summary: Evil Under The Sun
Review: This certainly is not the Peter Ustinov version. Maybe it's just me, but I hated that adaptation. However, this adaptation is great. It is geared more towards your typical mystery fan that likes a complex puzzle to solve, so some may find it boring, but it is a great mystery. Poirot is invited to eat at Captain Hasting's new Argentinian restaurant, El Ranchero, on its opening night. While there, Poirot collapses. After medical examination, he is declared as "medically obese." (A great scene is where Poirot demands "at once" a second opinion). He is soon sent to the Sandy Cove hotel, where he is put on a strict diet and exercise regime. Humiliating for him, since Hastings and many of the other guests are enjoying themselves and eating regular cuisine. However, there is more to this Hotel than meets the eye. Poirot senses a great presence of evil. After unsuccessfully trying to prevent a murder, he tries to sort out all the evil in the Hotel and bring the villain to justice... The actors are not an all-star cast as with the Ustinov version, but they are all done superbly well. I remember reading the book and getting an idea of what the characters should look and act like. When I saw the movie, I was not disappointed. The humor is more subtle, but it is still hilarious. However, one should note that while the Ustinov version was more a comedy, the "evil under the sun" is easily felt throughout the movie. It is dark, but there is a sufficient balance of darkness and humor (and the film does end on a lighthearted note). I was very impressed by this version, overall. The true Poirot fan will not be disappointed.
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Summary: Evil Under The Sun
Review: This newest episode of David Suchet's Poirot is wonderful! I highly recommend it. Mr. Suchet is as always a dead-on Hercule Poirot and the scenery is beautiful. Enjoy, well worth the money.
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Summary: Fantastic!
Review: This newest episode of David Suchet's Poirot is wonderful! I highly recommend it. Mr. Suchet is as always a dead-on Hercule Poirot and the scenery is beautiful. Enjoy, well worth the money.
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