Murder in Venice: plot, cast, book, film review

If you are a fan Agatha Christie You’ve probably been waiting for this new signature cinematic adventure Kenneth Branagh (director and performer). Another big-screen investigation by a famous Belgian investigator, loosely based on Poirot and the Massacre of the Innocents (ed. Mondadori).

Murder in Venice However, unfortunately, this cannot be truly inspiring. The author seems undecided between classical mystery and “temptation” dark, vaguely gothic-sci-fi from a horror movie. A little ordinary humor…

In addition to considering Murder in Venicelet’s summarize the saga, characters and best Poirot from the history of cinema and television.

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MURDER IN VENICE: PLOT AND ACTORS of the film in cinemas

Venice, 1947.. The famous detective Hercule Poirot (Kenneth Branagh) retired to the Lagoon to enjoy pension. To avoid any problems, he hired a local bodyguard (Riccardo Scamarcio). In fact, many potential clients continue to persistently search for it even in Italy.

Poirot meets his old friend Ariadne Oliver (Tina Fey). detective writer. On Halloween night, a woman invites him to take part in one session at the mansion of opera singer Rowena Drake (Kelly Reilly). She will conduct the session. famous medium Joyce Reynolds (Michelle Yeoh).

Right during the session the person will be committed murder mystery. Poirot is obviously investigating…

MURDER IN VENICE REVIEW: ALMOST HORROR THAT’S NOT SCARY

Mists, ghostly visions, mystery. Venice and the agnostic Poirot participating in the seance… The novel on which it is based Murder in Veniceits original name Halloween Party. Agatha Christie is dedicated to the writer and humorist P.G. Wodehouse. This film represents the first transposition of what is one of little-known novels about Poirot. On paper, this could be quite a surprise. Unfortunately, it is not. Sometimes sketchy, mechanical, verbose. It interweaves the original plot with other stories, references and waking nightmares created specifically…

The action takes place after the events described in the previous part. Murder on the Nile. It creates a dark and gloomy atmosphere. claustrophobic veins partially unpublished, there is one vein of humor a la Poirot to lighten the drama. “When you wake up the bear, then you won’t be able to cry when he dances the tango…”

Thus, after two quite successful adventures, comes the third “Branaghian” cinematic chapter about the untold Poirot. a little disappointing. Undecided between thriller and horror, it fails to be effective in either direction. It’s not interesting or scary. There are too many twists and turns and too many sub-finals. If a director creates some element of cinematic terror, then he cannot deviate from it. Gentlemen, the crime has been filed…

Last note from “cultural appropriation” somewhat uncertain. Why create history in Venice (the original was in England) if it’s a holiday then it’s celebrated Halloween instead of carnival?! There are only a few masks left from the Venice Carnival…

The visuals and scenery are spectacular at times. Well done to the never-before-seen Tina Fey in a dramatic role (although he does have a couple of funny lines). Let it be Branagh’s last Poirot? Box office numbers will likely decide that.

HERCULE POIROT: CHARACTER IDENTITY

The famous detective story created by an English writer Agatha Christie (1890–1976) appeared for first time in the novel Poirot at Styles Court (ed. Mondadori). Written by the author during the First World War, the book was published in England in 1920 and in Italy in 1933. Former Belgian policeman a refugee on English soil, Poirot is depicted as a man silent, insightful and “with a mysterious smile”.

The detective would later become the protagonist of a long series of novels and short stories by Christie. in everything I novels 39, the last of which was published in 2014 (but written in 1957), the year Agatha Christie died 38 years ago. Although the author herself had killed his character V A curtain or Poirot’s Last Adventure (Mondadori) since 1975.

Films with Poirot: from book to cinema

first film adaptation is Alibi Leslie S. Hiscott (1931) from the story From nine to ten. The very last of the Branagh trilogy. In the middle, among many, were Murder on the Nile (1978) and made-for-TV films starring Peter Ustinov (Crime in the Sun and 4 others). THAT Series with David Suchet (1989–2013), miniseries Agatha Christie-Hell series (With John Malkovich) and even some video games (Nintendo). not to mention

Poirot’s best film…

The best Poirot remains for us Murder on the Orient Express Sidney Lumet (1974) s Albert Finney. Tense, tight and with a wonderful cast (Sean Connery, Lauren Bacall, Vanessa Redgrave, Anthony Perkins and many more). Oscar Ingrid Bergman Best Supporting Actress, available to watch on Prime Video and Paramount+.

Kenneth Branagh reboot and star trilogy

New version и Murder on the Orient Express (2017) is the first title in a trilogy (so far) by actor and director Kenneth Branagh. Along with him in the cast: Penelope Cruz, Willem Dafoe, Judi Dench. Johnny Depp, Olivia Colman, Derek Jacobi, Michelle Pfeiffer and Daisy Ridley.

Second Murder on the Nile (2022). The latter also features several flashbacks to the detective’s past and a black-and-white account of his experiences as a soldier in the First War and the origins of the iconic mustache. In the cast along with Branagh/Poirot: Tom Bateman, Annette Bening, Russell Brand. Gal Gadot, Armie Hammer, Sophie Okonedo, Jennifer Saunders and Letitia Wright.

Now the time has come Murder in Venice in addition to the main character/director: Michelle Yeoh, Jamie Dornan, Tina Fey, Camille Cottin. Kelly Reilly, Riccardo Scamarcio, Jude Hill (little main character Belfastalso Branagh), Kyle Allen.

Murder in Venice: real places

The film was shot in England and Venice. Here, in the first months of 2023, some Venetian buildings and views have been transformed into scenery. Piazza San Marco with the Clock Tower, Basilica and Bell Tower of San Marco. Bridge of Sighs and Basin of San Marco. Palazzo Ducale, Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo, famous for the spiral staircase outside. Campo San Samuele, near Palazzo Malipiero on the Grand Canal. Palazzo Grimani, in Campo San Boldo in the San Polo area. Consafelzi Bridge, entirely made of iron. And many others…

IF YOU LIKE MURDER IN VENICE, check out:

We advise you to watch two previous films by Kenneth Branagh and his participation: Murder on the Orient Express AND Murder on the Nile. Both can be watched on Disney+.

We also offer to get well Murder in the West End (2022) Tom George (on Disney+) and Gentlemen, the crime has been filed (1985) by Jonathan Lynn, streaming on Paramount+.

Finally, it needs to be revised Murder on the Nile (1978) by John Guillermin with Peter Ustinov, available to stream on Prime Video and Paramount+.