David Suchet, Hugh Fraser, Phillip Jackson and Pauline Moran (M. Poirot, Capt. Hastings, DCI Japp and Miss Lemon) carry out their roles with the usual charm and panache that keeps fans addicted to this series. In Evil Under the Sun the famous Belgian sleuth is under doctor's order to relax, thus Miss Lemon prescribes a stay at a heath spa where M. Poirot uncovers the usual deception and secrecy that all to frequently festers just beneath the surface of beautiful surroundings. I will not reveal the identity or method of the killer, however the reason I gave this film 4 stars instead of 5 lay in the nagging fact that, in this instance, Poirot's victory is achieved purely on circumstantial evidence that would never, in real life, lead to a conviction.
An excellent portrayal of an Agatha Christi novel, much better than the movie version. The cast, lead by David Suchet, does an outstanding performance. And to have the setting at the hotel on Burgh Island, Bigbury-on-Sea, where Dame Christi actually wrote the novel is a touch of class. With a great story and quality acting in a historical setting, what more can you ask for enjoyable viewing? A shame that A&E has abandoned this type of quality programming for its current array of cheap, forgettable offerings.
Hercule Poirot(David Suchet)...the dapper Belgium super sleuth. I don't know why the movie reviews from Ebay said "a body was washed up on a beach".....no body "washed" up. There was one discovered at a cove near the resort hotel in which Poirot and Hastings are staying. How Poirot got to the resort...well, Hastings invested in an Argentine restaurant and they went for opening night dinner. Poirot collapses, and the Dr. suggest a get-a-way to someplace remote away from the hurried life of London where he is well known, and to give him some exercise. There is no place Poirot goes that a murder doesn't follow, and so true in this case of a beautiful, flirty, young actress who seems to have her cap set for another married man while her husband and stepson look on with everyone else at the small resort hotel, including the man's young wife. Poirot tries to step in and say something to the young man in question about flaunting his attentions openly in front of his "good" wife. Well, not to give the story away, there are lots of twist and turns in this movie, and you won't be able to guess unless you have seen the earlier version with Peter Ustinov who played Poirot back in 1982. My husband always asks me after each Poirot...."How does she(Agatha Christie) think of these plots?" Lucky for us she was a genius at writing excellent mysteries.Read full review
Great Poirot movie with the inimitable David Suchet and a good cast all the way around - including a young Russell Tovey (if you're a fan of his now and want to see one of his early appearances).
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I am so glad to own a copy of this mystery. Christie at one of her very best; intelligent suspense focused on attention to detail and challenges one's observation and deducing skills. So much fun to try and figure it out as the story unfolds. Free of lascivisousness and untoward language; if inclined, would be enjoyed by 13 years and up. Definite fun with sporadic humor thrown in too. Enjoy!
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