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Summary:
In post-World War II Venice, Poirot, now retired and living in his own exile, reluctantly attends a seance. But when one of the guests is murdered, it is up to the former detective to once again uncover the killer.
Director:
Kenneth Branagh
Writers:
Kenneth Branagh, Agatha Christie
Cast:
Kenneth Branagh as Hercule Poirot
Michelle Yeoh as Mrs. Reynolds
Jaimie Dornan as Dr. Leslie Ferrier
Tina Fey as Ariadne Oliver
Dylan Corbett-Bader as Baker
Amir El-Masry as Alessandro Longo
Riccardo Scamarcio as Vitale Portfoglio
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Critics Consensus: A darker and spookier spin on Branagh's Poirot, A Haunting in Venice is a decent Halloween snack whose undemanding mystery gets a lift from nifty visuals and an all-star cast.
| Score | Number of Reviews | Average Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Critics | 80% | 91 | 6.60/10 |
| Top Critics | 71% | 24 | 6.00/10 |
62 (33 Reviews)
Sample Reviews:
Branagh anchors this supernatural digression from the shoe-leather sleuthing of earlier Hercule Poirot stories with appropriate theatricality, while playful turns from the supporting cast elevate another murder mystery to suitably arch gothic horror. - Todd Gilchrist, Variety
A Haunting in Venice sets a definite pattern of diminishing returns. The new film is much pokier in its pacing, with duller characters. - Caryn James, Hollywood Reporter
“A Haunting in Venice” is a moody Gothic horror feature that feels completely refreshing in a landscape of jump scares and gore. - Kristen Lopez, TheWrap
Some interesting artistic choices but, on a pure entertainment level, diminishing returns. 2/4 - Ann Hornaday, Washington Post
No word on whether Branagh will make any more Poirot films, but with him being featured in 33 novels, 51 short stories and two plays, here’s hoping he has a film or two left in him. 4/4 - G. Allen Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle
If you're looking for a fun movie to start the spooky season, this is the perfect film for you. 3.5/5 - Kaely Monahan, Arizona Republic
With each new Branagh/Poirot movie I have sat down for some guilty-pleasure fun, and he always brings to the part a basic level of sprightly energy. But each time I have been disappointed... 2/5 - Peter Bradshaw, Guardian
I’m sure Branagh could happily keep making these Poirot mysteries, but, after A Haunting in Venice, he should instead consider giving Blumhouse a call. 3/5 - Clarisse Loughrey, Independent (UK)
I may be wrong, but I’m fairly sure the murderer this time is the cinematographer. 2/5 - Tim Robey, Daily Telegraph (UK)
An indulgent if disposable treat, it’s just right for Halloween. - Charlotte O'Sullivan, London Evening Standard
A heck of a lot of fun, from its eerie Venetian mask costumes to the intriguing ways in which its central mysteries unfold. B - Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly
A Haunting In Venice succeeds as an engaging, undemanding exercise in gothic mood, with Branagh pulling out some of the same spooky textures he incorporated decades ago for his equally cheeky whodunnit Dead Again. - Tim Grierson, Screen International
Kenneth Branagh’s third Agatha Christie adaptation is a dusty, dry, and sluggish affair. 2/4 - Greg Nussen, Slant Magazine
No amount of star power can compensate for the fact that no one seems to be having any fun. B- - Christian Zilko, indieWire
While A Haunting in Venice might offer Hercule Poirot’s least engaging mystery yet, it’s offset by Branagh’s firm commitment to a spooky, claustrophobic atmosphere. 3/5 - Meagan Navarro, Bloody Disgusting
Not since Dead Again has the director so successfully applied his flair for showmanship to the requirements of the murder mystery. - Alonso Duralde, The Film Verdict
This is an interesting evolution -- film-making derived from Agatha Christie but no longer sticking to her script. Those persuaded that the best modern Agatha Christie film is Knives Out, not an Agatha Christie film at all, may need to think again too. - David Sexton, New Statesman
SYNOPSIS:
“A Haunting in Venice” is set in eerie, post-World War II Venice on All Hallows’ Eve and is a terrifying mystery featuring the return of the celebrated sleuth, Hercule Poirot. Now retired and living in self-imposed exile in the world’s most glamorous city, Poirot reluctantly attends a séance at a decaying, haunted palazzo. When one of the guests is murdered, the detective is thrust into a sinister world of shadows and secrets.
CAST:
Kenneth Branagh as Hercule Poirot
Kyle Allen as Maxime Gerard
Camille Cottin as Olga Seminoff
Jamie Dornan as Dr. Leslie Ferrier
Tina Fey as Ariadne Oliver
Jude Hill as Leopold Ferrier
Ali Khan as Nicholas Holland
Emma Laird as Desdemona Holland
Kelly Reilly as Rowena Drake
Riccardo Scamarcio as Vitale Portfoglio
Michelle Yeoh as Joyce Reynolds
DIRECTED BY: Kenneth Branagh
SCREENPLAY BY: Michael Green
BASED UPON THE NOVEL HALLOWE'EN PARTY BY: Agatha Christie
PRODUCED BY: Kenneth Branagh, Judy Hofflund, Ridley Scott, Simon Kinberg
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: James Prichard, Louise Killin, Mark Gordon
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Haris Zambarloukos
PRODUCTION DESIGNER: John Paul Kelly
EDITOR: Lucy Donaldson
MUSIC BY: Hildur Guðnadóttir
COSTUME DESIGNER: Sammy Differ
CASTING BY: Lucy Bevan
RUNTIME: 103 Minutes
RELEASE DATE: September 15, 2023
A place to discuss Agatha Christie's novels and characters (including Miss Marple, Hercule Poirot and Tommy & Tuppence), the TV and radio adaptations, or anything else Christie-related.
I do not care if u change the plot a little or adapt but they just straight up changed her entire character arc and character traits.. she was supposed to be a mirror to Christie.. as soon as she was done dirty near the end of the film, any liking that I had for the movie changed to dislike..
Also why make movies based on books when you just want the names and plot ideas for the clout and don't want to do justice to them...
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And definitely entertained me though, as with all adaptations, your mile may vary.
So just some tips for people still on the fence about watching it:
It's presentation is very much like a horror movie, but it is actually a completely fair murder mystery. You can solve it if you are paying attention, and because they changed the plot, the solution can be a welcome surprise for those who didn't puzzle it out.
There are 'supernatural' elements, but there are also scientific explanations. You can choose to believe either. This remains a Hercule Poirot mystery, not a Mr. Quin one.
They use the names from a Halloween Party, but the plot is quite different (although certain character traits remain the same, so some side mysteries become more obvious if you have read the book).
Now a more major spoiler: the main plot is definitely inspired by another Christie novel instead. If people are curious I can spoil it in the comments (hidden of course), but there are hints throughout the movie to set you on the right track. If you make the connection, you'll be able to guess the murderer (although they still change enough parts so you won't be able to know everything at one go).
As with every AC novel, suspect everyone.
If there was one thing I didn't like, it is one part of Ariadne Oliver's character. But everything else (including our detective himself) I enjoyed.
Any other questions, see you in the comments!
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I'm a big movie person and a fair amount of my film friends seemed to have liked it. But after reading the book (which I honestly didn't love), and watching the movie, I think it both lacks as a movie and obviously as an adaptation. I'm kind of confused as to why they decided to adapt this book when they changed everything but the names. I also hated what they did with Ariadne Oliver, although I'm not a huge Fey fan anyway.
I was wondering what Christie fans thought of the adaptation, both as an adaptation and as a movie independently, so what are your thoughts?
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Saw this movie on a flight. Tina Fey plays an author and is very good. The only problem is my brain kept trying to turn the movie into 30 Rock. Poor or became Jack. Tina became Liz. At one point, Tina’s character says “good god” and I laughed for a minute. I would recommend any 30cRock fan watch this one.
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The whole Branagh Poirot series would be viewed differently. Now I’m not saying it’s GOOD. But as the Flop House categorizes, it’s a Movie I Kinda Liked. It’s dark, moody, has some gravitas, and Poirot feels more like the peculiar egg-shaped man with the funny moustache than the weird Jason Bourne gone Sherlock Holmes that Branagh previously portrayed.
If this had come first, in my mind it would have probably gotten a solid theatrical release, been reviewed as a Gentleman’s 7 or 8 and we probably wouldn’t have gotten the horrific neon CGI glop that was MotOE or DotN
Also shout out to Tina Fey for probably being the best part of the movie as Agatha Christie but American and a failure
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Wow. I ADORE both horror films and Agatha Christie. So this film, with it's star-studded cast, should be a gift from our Savior, yes? Anyone else super skeptical? Or otherwise pleased?
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I will continue to update this page as the score changes.
| Score | Number of Reviews | Average Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verified Audience | 77% | 500+ | 3.9/5 |
| All Audience | 75% | 1,000+ | 3.8/5 |
Verified Audience Score History:
68% (3.8/5) at 50+
71% (3.7/5) at 100+
75% (3.8/5) at 1,000+
Certified Fresh
Critics Consensus: A darker and spookier spin on Branagh's Poirot, A Haunting in Venice is a decent Halloween snack whose undemanding mystery gets a lift from nifty visuals and an all-star cast.
| Score | Number of Reviews | Average Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Critics | 77% | 226 | 6.50/10 |
| Top Critics | 76% | 55 | 6.30/10 |
63 (50 Reviews)
SYNOPSIS:
“A Haunting in Venice” is set in eerie, post-World War II Venice on All Hallows’ Eve and is a terrifying mystery featuring the return of the celebrated sleuth, Hercule Poirot. Now retired and living in self-imposed exile in the world’s most glamorous city, Poirot reluctantly attends a séance at a decaying, haunted palazzo. When one of the guests is murdered, the detective is thrust into a sinister world of shadows and secrets.
CAST:
Kenneth Branagh as Hercule Poirot
Kyle Allen as Maxime Gerard
Camille Cottin as Olga Seminoff
Jamie Dornan as Dr. Leslie Ferrier
Tina Fey as Ariadne Oliver
Jude Hill as Leopold Ferrier
Ali Khan as Nicholas Holland
Emma Laird as Desdemona Holland
Kelly Reilly as Rowena Drake
Riccardo Scamarcio as Vitale Portfoglio
Michelle Yeoh as Joyce Reynolds
DIRECTED BY: Kenneth Branagh
SCREENPLAY BY: Michael Green
BASED UPON THE NOVEL HALLOWE'EN PARTY BY: Agatha Christie
PRODUCED BY: Kenneth Branagh, Judy Hofflund, Ridley Scott, Simon Kinberg
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: James Prichard, Louise Killin, Mark Gordon
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Haris Zambarloukos
PRODUCTION DESIGNER: John Paul Kelly
EDITOR: Lucy Donaldson
MUSIC BY: Hildur Guðnadóttir
COSTUME DESIGNER: Sammy Differ
CASTING BY: Lucy Bevan
RUNTIME: 103 Minutes
RELEASE DATE: September 15, 2023
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