Death on the Nile review 

For those of you who aren’t familiar with the stories of Hercule Poirot, written by Agatha Christie, Poirot is a Belgium detective like no other. In this story, Death on the Nile covers the aspects of murder, betrayal and beguiling mystery. This story tells the tale of two lovers on their honeymoon. (Simon Doyle and Linnet Ridgeway) While on their honeymoon, the Former fiance of Simon Doyel, Jacqueline de Bellefort, continues to track down Simon and Linnet. All the while convincing herself that she can win back the heart of the man stolen by Linnet Ridgeway. But you see – this story isn’t exactly the way it seems – Or that’s indeed what Hercule Poirot is about to discover.

Joining Poirot (Kenneth Branagh) on his journey along the Nile, we meet the newlyweds Simon Doyle and Linnet Ridgeway (Army Hammer and Gal Gadot). An undeniably charismatic and very handsome couple – both actors exude chemistry in all the right areas in this movie – It can’t be denied. Alongside, we see the unwanted guest on the honeymoon, Jacqueline de Bellefort (Emma Mackey). Makey plays a covetously manipulative personality. She portrays the character with great aplomb.

As well as directing this film, Branagh portrays the role of Poirot in a way that seriously captures your attention. Comparing Branagh to Peter Ustinov in the part of the great detective, there are some noticeable differences. For example, the 1978 rendition staring Ustinov was a more wholesome, cheeky, funny rendition of the fabled character. Very tongue and cheek, which will always be my favoured Poirot throughout the rest of my life. Branagh’s Poirot is more serious. More sympathetic, empathetic and much more emotional. This is something we come to understand in his predictive years. Watching his backstory really gives a new take on the character.

As for the other cast of characters, we meet Euphemia Bouc (Annet Bening). Mother to her son (Tom Bateman), only known as Bouc to Poirot. Mrs Bowers and Marie Van Schuyler (Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders). Dr Windlesham (Russell Brand). Salome Otterbourn (Sophie Okonedo) Mother to Rosalie Otterbourn (Letitia Wright).

And Katchadourian (Ali Fazal) Every actor played off each other with engaging enthusiasm and, I would wholeheartedly recommend this to anyone. I give Kenneth Branagh’s Death on the Nile a 5/5 rating as it was so captivating.

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