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Underrated!

posted 8 years ago by PrimeMinisterX (8859)
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Okay, sure, it's not as good as the '74 film. And the upcoming adaptation by Kenneth Branagh may--probably will--be superior as well.

But this version is still solid, especially for what it is: a made-for-TV film that lacked the budget of the big screen adaptations.

While I agree that it may be a little darker in tone than it needs to be, and that the Catholic elements are strangely overbearing, I still found this film to be well made and enjoyable.

I do have to wonder though, if Suchet and Co. could go back and redo it, would they change anything or are they fully satisfied with their work here?

[–] Isthisyourhomework (283) 8 years ago

I stopped by this thread because it's trending and I haven't seen the episode but just for anyone else's info it's on Acorn right now if they want to check it out. I probably will.

[–] PrimeMinisterX (8859) 8 years ago

Man, that Trending feature really works!

You should give it a watch and report back. I'd be curious to hear your thoughts.

Also, I made a thread on the main Poirot board that you sound qualified to chime in on, if you're interested in doing that.

[–] Isthisyourhomework (283) 8 years ago

I shall report back by the end of the weekend! Here's to trending topics.

[–] PrimeMinisterX (8859) 8 years ago

Sounds good! Enjoy.

I actually just started reading the book. Not sure if you're aware but a new adaptation directed by Kenneth Branagh is due out later this year.

[–] Isthisyourhomework (283) 8 years ago

I will watch anything he directs so that sounds intriguing.

[–] Stratego (31075) 7 years ago

You never reported back...

[–] Isthisyourhomework (283) 7 years ago

Funny you should ask! I've actually become obsessed with the series and have watched an episode almost every day. I usually use Britbox because the earlier episodes are better. Some I've watched several times, but a few I haven't gotten around to. I even got my 13 year old son into the show. Unfortunately, since the trolling got so bad I haven't used this site to post as much as I did in the beginning. I saw the new theatrical film too and it was enjoyable, but not in the way that I'll watch it over and over like the show.

[–] Stratego (31075) 7 years ago

Haha, great that you actually replied! I adore the Suchet show and, yes, the earlier episodes are so much better. It's a shame, though, that the trolling stopped you from posting further. Some boards are worse than others.

[–] Isthisyourhomework (283) 7 years ago

I wonder why they stopped using Hastings, Japp, and Miss Lemon. Did the show change writers over time?

[–] Stratego (31075) 7 years ago

Yes, the original writers actually left after 2001 and the show was revamped. I do believe that the novels those later episodes were based on did not feature those three characters. But I really love them and a lot of the humour was lost after they left.

[–] slimone (7996) 7 years ago

I watched this film today, and it was great! I'm a big fan of David Suchet and he was amazing in the version of the film. I don't know why Suchet would want to "redo" it. It's fine just the way it is!