In Venice, Poirot faces supernatural mysteries & confused characters. Branagh's direction is like a magician who misplaced his rabbit, blending thriller & comedy. A labyrinth of human souls awaits.
Data Sheet
- Director: Kenneth Branagh
- Genre: Ghost Thriller
- Length: Almost two hours of puzzles
- Year: 2023
- Based on Agatha Christie's 'Halloween Party', but with a Branagh twist.
- Platform: Prime Video
- Cast: Kenneth Branagh, Michelle Yeoh, Tina Fey, Jamie Dornan
Plot
Hercule Poirot, known for his sharp mind and impeccable mustache, unexpectedly finds himself in a post-war Venice, far from his beloved Belgium. In a palace with more stories than the Library of Alexandria, a séance turns deadly. Poirot navigates through foggy clues and characters more confused than a mapless tourist. Amid mischievous spirits and deep secrets, he unravels this supernatural tangle.
Review
Branagh's direction in 'Murder in Venice' is like a magician who loses the rabbit in his hat. The cinematography makes you feel the Venetian humidity; the costumes, so real, you'd expect the characters to exchange Instagram contacts. Branagh's fidelity to Christie's book? Let's just say he took some creative liberties, perhaps while on a gondola. The film? A mix of thriller and comedy of errors, with Poirot more perplexed than a tourist reading a Venice map. Rating: 8/10, because who doesn't love a good mystery with a touch of irony?
Why I recommend it
It's more than just murders; it explores the labyrinths of the human soul, with a Poirot straight out of 'Ghostbusters'.
Why I don't
If you're expecting light comedy, switch channels. Here, the darkness is as much inside as out.
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