| Agatha Christie's Poirot: The Movie Collection, Set 5 (2010) |  | Actor: David Suchet
Studio: Acorn Media
Category: DVD
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Rating:  33 reviews
Sales Rank: 672
Format: Box set, Color, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Discs: 3
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Running Time: 279 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.4 x 0.9
UPC: 054961841790
EAN: 0054961841790
ASIN: B0028AENVC
Release Date: July 27, 2010
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Description
David Suchet is back as Hercule Poirot. The dapper Belgian detective takes on three more cases in these wildly popular adaptations of Christie’s acclaimed classics. As seen on the PBS Mystery! series. Murder on the Orient Express -- Onboard the Orient Express, an unsavory traveler (Toby Jones) requests Poirot’s protection; after the man is stabbed to death, Poirot searches for the killer on the now snowbound train. The star-studded cast includes Barbara Hershey, Hugh Bonneville, and Dame Eileen Atkins. Third Girl -- Poirot collaborates with crime novelist Ariadne Oliver (Zoë Wanamaker) to help a young heiress who thinks she may have committed a murder. When the woman’s childhood nanny is found dead, Poirot believes he has the victim--but he still has a long list of suspects. Peter Bowles and James Wilby guest star. Appointment with Death--Hercule Poirot is visiting an archaeological dig in the Syrian Desert when the wife of Lord Boynton (Tim Curry) is murdered. Poirot carefully sorts through the woman’s many enemies to unearth the truth about her death. Also starring John Hannah and Elizabeth McGovern.
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Somewhat Disappointing September 9, 2010
Andre LeBlanc (North Dakota)
I too was very much looking forward to seeing David Suchet's version of Murder on the Orient Express. I've never been a big fan of Albert Finney as Poirot. Suchet's version was disappointing to say the least and doesn't even come close to the award winning Albert Finney version. I can now understand why authors put clauses in their wills preventing people from carrying on their work. In this case, somebody came along with a Christian agenda and heavily imposed it on the story line. Poirot comes across as a cold, self righteous, and judgemental Catholic fanatic. He is dark and unlikeable. On top of that the filming comes across as chaotic, featuring choppy cuts and weird angles. The other actors and actresses in the film were poorly chosen and just don't work well within their roles. The movie just isn't very enjoyable to watch.
I don't think Appointment With Death was as bad as some reviewers have described it, but at the same time it is clearly not one of Suchet's better Poirot films. The Third Girl is the best of the three movies and is most closely comparable to Suchet's previous work as Poirot.
As an unexpected surprise, the set does include a wonderful documentary of David Suchet taking a ride on the Orient Express. He interviews staff about the train, including its history, and takes the viewer along on every step of his journey (including the meals he ate on board). It was a real treat to watch. It's a shame the feature film didn't compare.
As an overall assessment, I would only recommend this set for loyal fans who have already purchased all the other Poirot sets (featuring David Suchet).
Murder on the Orient Express: 1 star (out of 5)
The Third Girl: 3.5 stars
Appointment With Death: 3 stars
David Suchet's Orient Express documentary: 5 stars
 Poirot the Movie Collection September 7, 2010
Anglophile
As a lifelong Agatha Christie fan, I enjoyed each video. However, the storylines were "dark" compared to previous episodes. I was disappointed that Hastings was not featured in the Movie Collection. He made the stories more interesting and was a great addition to every episode. Perhaps, the murder's seemed more sinister and dark because Hastings was missing.
 From all such devils, good Lord deliver us! September 6, 2010
Lee-Anne Phillips
This was the most horrific Poirot I've ever had the misfortune to see. From his calm acceptance of the vicious murder of a woman before his very eyes, which doesn't seem to ruffle his composure in the slightest, to the molestation of a woman just down the corridor in the famous Express, this Poirot is so dissociated from the world one wonders he bothers to bathe. He stands aloof, like the callous bystanders in the Catherine "Kitty" Genovese assault, rape, and murder, whilst dreadful things happen beneath his nose, and then pretends to sit in judgment of the "sinners," the perfectly self-righteous little prig. Feh!
My only regret is that I had to award one star, when in fact it's worth much less, because it taints the body of Suchet's work by infection -- is this the nasty truth behind the "funny little Belgian's" seemingly harmless facade? It sullies the memory of Agatha Christie's Poirot as well, with a nauseating religiosity and sanctimonious contempt that were absent in the books.
The producers blame the Agatha Christie Estate, claiming that they approve of the changes. The more fools they.
 my favorite little detective. September 2, 2010
Donna Jean Ray (GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, US)
I absolutely love the little gray cells of this world famous detective of Agatha Christi's invention. I was so saddened to hear of David Suchet' untimely death. I was afraid there would be no more video's coming out. I have everything he has starred in so far, that's available. I really keep the little detective in my life as much as possible. I really enjoy him and Capt.Hastings.
thank you so very much for continuing to bring out his video's,
Jeany Ray
Give us back the old Poirot! September 2, 2010
montymom (CA USA)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
First, I want to say that I'm a big fan of this series and have seen all of them, own the DVDS, and watch them over and over again. But the new producers of this series have ruined it. Once again missing are Miss Lemon, Hastings and the Inspector. Instead, we get an overly serious Poirot. The tone is no longer fun -- it's grim, VERY grim, in both Orient Express and Appointment With Death. I will watch neither of those shows again. Please, please bring back the old producers who did such a fine job for all those years. This new format and tone are NOT working.
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