tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341584406884603395.post8667247894577190665..comments2023-12-10T01:38:19.741-05:00Comments on British TV Detectives: Thirteen At Dinner (1985)Rick29http://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341584406884603395.post-6909468609917824942017-02-22T14:11:42.996-05:002017-02-22T14:11:42.996-05:00Haha! I had to laugh at the thought of someone say...Haha! I had to laugh at the thought of someone saying "Dude" in an Agatha Christie story. However, it still sounds worthwhile, because what's not to love about Peter Ustinov? Thanks for the introduction! :)Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341584406884603395.post-69662682027752059502017-02-20T19:35:01.399-05:002017-02-20T19:35:01.399-05:00I think the Suchet version masks the murderer'...I think the Suchet version masks the murderer's modus operandi better than the Ustinov telefilm. I think Dame Agatha may have been trying to show that simplicity is sometimes the most effective method (of murder). Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341584406884603395.post-50458502445566177982017-02-20T19:32:11.664-05:002017-02-20T19:32:11.664-05:00Gary, I am far from a Christie authority, though I...Gary, I am far from a Christie authority, though I have seen all the Suchet TV episodes and the Ustinov movies. The latter is a good Poirot and I love EVIL UNDER THE SUN (which has a great cast, setting, and locale). But Suchet is the definitive Poirot, despite some of the TV episodes being uneven.Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341584406884603395.post-29039853015460625002017-02-20T15:43:56.018-05:002017-02-20T15:43:56.018-05:00Of course, it should be: '...but enjoyed YOUR ...Of course, it should be: '...but enjoyed YOUR review...' Sorry.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341584406884603395.post-76574936312301714762017-02-20T15:43:18.157-05:002017-02-20T15:43:18.157-05:00I haven't seen this version either, but enjoye...I haven't seen this version either, but enjoyed our review especially because I am a huge Christie fan. LORD EDGWARE DIES suffers, to my mind, from a rather obvious giveaway which cannot be helped and you'll know what I mean if you've read the story or seen the films based on the books.<br /><br />I was surprised that Christie, who was the master of the sleight of hand, parading this so front and center in a way which calls attention to itself. Not something she usually did.<br /><br />I love David Suchet's Poirot and Ustinov's turn as Poirot in EVIL UNDER THE SUN but I cannot ever love American actors in up-dated Christie plots. Christie's books were of their time. They do lend themselves well to so-called 'up-dating,' at least in my humble opinion.<br /><br />Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341584406884603395.post-88865451551997228512017-02-20T10:02:27.854-05:002017-02-20T10:02:27.854-05:00Concise and informative review. I liked how you ha...Concise and informative review. I liked how you had it broken down like an executive summary. I admit the world of Agatha Christie is one I have yet to explore. There's just so much! Books, film, TV. You did me a service in narrowing the field and it appears EVIL UNDER THE SUN will be a good place in which to dip a toe. Yeah, I also despise bringing characters of past eras into modern times and having them act and speak uncharacteristically. It's happened to COLUMBO and PERRY MASON among others with wince-worthy results. I appreciate your comprehensive knowledge of Christie. You are definitely the go-to guy on all things Agatha. Gary R. Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00811008380554433446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341584406884603395.post-34340631244790203182017-02-19T17:03:40.925-05:002017-02-19T17:03:40.925-05:00I enjoyed the novel (love the title!), but haven&#...I enjoyed the novel (love the title!), but haven't seen this version yet. Expect it will be a hoot to see Suchet as "the chief inspector Japp".Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.com