Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot's Egyptian vacation aboard a glamorous river steamer turns into a terrifying search for a murderer when a picture-perfect couple's idyllic honeymoon is tragically cut short.
Director: Kenneth Branagh
Cast: Kenneth Branagh, Tom Bateman, Annette Bening, Russell Brand, Ali Fazal, Dawn French, Gal Gadot, Armie Hammer, Rose Leslie, Emma Mackey, Sophie Okonedo, Jennifer Saunders, Letitia Wright
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Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Rated PG-13 for violence, some bloody images, and sexual material
Runtime: 2h 7m
Review:
Death on the Nile is another lavish follow up to Murder on the Orient Express stacked with stars and style. Kenneth Branagh is again pulling double duty in front and behind the camera with his love of the material shining thru each moment. Branagh for his part adds a bit of sensitivity and heart to his turn as Poirot this go around. The cast is each given their moment to shine with Annette Bening, Sophie Okonedo and Emma Mackey leaving the biggest impression. The film's pacing is meticulous and measured as we meet all the potential suspects but it falters as the film hits the third act and the bodies continue to pile up with Poirot failing to live up to his legendary detective status. Death on the Nile is the type of film that works well with in parts but is ultimately an uneven experience especially considering the collected star power behind and in front of the camera.
B
