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Summary: Classic Mystery
Review: My TV mystery days started well before PBS with Charlie Chan, Sherlock Holmes, and film noir on Sundays. This will be a classic series remembered and replayed for years.An ABC murder is an interesting tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Filled with several murders, you will work through this with Poirot and Hastings. This is an excellent transfer and plays well at home. Much better than the broadcast and uninterrupted by fund raisers. A word to the wise-if you plan on collecting the series, a collector's set of the first five releases will be released in June. This will save a bundle over individual purchases.
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Summary: Best in Breed
Review: Of the first three feature-length Poirot episodes in the Acorn series, The ABC Mysteries is best of breed. Let me hit the highpoints: *Features a novel premise that, unlike the one in Death in the Clouds, seems at least slightly plausible. Right up there with Murder of Roger Ackroyd (the novel; haven't seen the movie).
*Suspense and anxiety created throughout and enhanced by a sense of urgency; think of it as "the little gray cells" on the run.
*Makes Poirot seem a bit larger than life in this one as seemingly all of England follows his exploits in this one
*Excellent direction that ...Sorry, I can't even suggest more without giving stuff away. But if it doesn't have you convinced, then you're better than I.
*Suchet's always wonderful performance. Suchet is Poirot...or is Poirot Suchet? Of course, my standard complaint with this series remains. Where are the multimedia extras? That's why I can only give it four stars. Get with it Acorn. DVDs are not books. They are multimedia delivery devices. Text-based extras won't cut it. If you're a fan of the series, you'll want this one. An absolute original.
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Summary: A chilling, fascinating story
Review: Possibly the most unique and intriguing Hercule Poirot mystery ever. I was skeptical about this after seeing the frankly abysmal "Alphabet Murders." Turns out they mutilated the plot for that horrible movie-this is ABC Murders as Christie meant it to be seen. Poirot receives a strange letter that hints at a murder in a town starting with the letter A. Followed by B. Followed by C... is this only a random serial killer who is so full of himself that he is taunting the brilliant Belgian? Or is something more hideous and sinister going on? Four seemingly unconnected murders, and Poirot must discover the MOTIVE before he can hope to unmask a killer. Adding to the swirly mix is a mysterious, meek man who hears voices and does what he is told. Is he the murderer? Or is it even MORE complex? Suchet is in fine form here, as is the clueless but pleasant Captain Hastings. The actors and script are top-notch as usual, but the director really outdid himself with the photography!
Rating:
Summary: Absolutely fascinating!
Review: This episode aired on PBS, and unfortunately for me, I forgot about it until it was almost too late. I tuned in to view the last quarter of the movie, and let me tell you, despite the fact that I had little to no idea what was going on(after all, I did miss the majority of the movie), I was still mesmerized. I thought I knew who the murderer was, I mean it seemed open and shut. The twist at the end simply shocked me. That's all I can say. This is vintage Hercule Poirot!
Rating:
Summary: EXCELLENT!
Review: This video kept me on the edge of my seat through out the entire movie! I was totally surprised who had done it! David Suchet is an excellent Poirot!
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